STUDY: Activated Carbon might cause Head and Lateral Line Erosion in fish

Activated Carbon might be a possible source for Head and Lateral Line Erosion (HLLE) to appear in fish that is according to a recent article in Coral.  “HLLE is the name for a type of skin erosion that affects some…

ATB Biopellets, Carbon and GFO coming soon from Sea Side Aquatics

ATB Biopellets, Carbon and GFO will soon be available from the German Austrian company well known for it’s high quality skimmers. Today the biopellets should become available from Sea Side Aquatics and the activated carbon and GFO should arrive later…

CocoCarbo amplifies activated carbon efficiency

CocoCarbo by Poland-based Seaslug is another coconut shell based activated carbon being introduced on the market. Seaslug’s CocoCarbo appears to be a unique recipe not only using coconut shells – a renewable and readily available source – but uses a…

Pre-sifted carbon and GFO from Reef Scientific are clean, easier to use media

The Reef Scientific pre-sifted activated carbon and granular ferric oxide (GFO) medias from Midland Reefs are evidence that sometimes the simplest ideas can also be some of the best. Most of us are familiar with that extra step between us…