Carbon-Phosphate-Sponges-and-Ammonia-Absorbers for Aquarium Filters.
Activated Carbon For Aquarium Filters
The use of activated carbon for aquarium filters should not be overlooked in marine aquariums and freshwater aquariums. It is highly effective at absorbing many chemical contaminates from the water that are missed by biological methods of filtration. Colors, odors, manmade chemical contaminates, and natural chemical contaminants (such as the terpenoids that soft corals release to defend their territories) are all removed via carbon filtration. The best carbon materials are made from charcoal. This substance may last from a few months to several months, depending on use. Carbon filter media cannot be reactivated. It should be discarded after extended use.
Ammonia Removers for Aquarium Filters
The death of animals in your tank, or overfeeding can cause ammonia levels to spike if such things are not found and removed before they decay. A disastrous chain reaction of death can easily cause ever increasing ammonia levels.
Fibrous mats and granules resin beads are made that remove ammonia. In a true emergency of dangerous ammonia levels water changes with de chlorinated water are advisable. However it does not hurt to have such ammonia removers handy in case of emergency. Having ammonia pads handy for quick insertion into your filter system can help lessen the dangers elevated ammonia levels if caught early or if done in conjunction with water changes when needed.
Silica or Silicate Removers for Aquarium Filters
Often removing both silicates and phosphates these resin can also be inserted into your filter, they remove silicates that comes from sand and tap water. Silicates will cause the growth of brown diatom algae on aquarium glass and decorations when a tank is first set up.
Phosphate Sponges
These tan mats are another great tool, they remove phosphates that come from decaying in eaten food and from fish waste. If not removed phosphates are a major contributor to algae growth.
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The following absorbents have been found to produce highly satisfactory results in aquariums by those that use them.
Kent Marine Nitrogen Sponge for Aquariums
If you are looking for an ammonia absorber to remove the unwanted effects of fish elimination and plant matter decay, new and experienced aquarium owners alike look to the Kent Marine Nitrogen Sponge, a granular zeolitic medium that also fosters anaerobic bacteria growth to not only absorb ammonia but also to reduce nitrite and nitrate levels. Works great in both marine and freshwater aquatic environments. Most
API Nitra-Zorb Filter Media Pouch
Another option for ammonia absorption in aquariums is the API Nitra-Zorb Filter Media Pouch. The API Nitra-Zorb Filter Media Pouch works overtime to remove harmful toxins, ammonia, nitrite, and nitrate that can cause algae growth and potentially harm fish. This filtration pouch fits most canister filtration systems and is recommended for freshwater aquariums. Many satisfied customers rely on the API Nitra-Zorb Filter Media Pouch for their ammonia and nitrate filtrations.
Marineland Black Diamond Media Premium Activated Carbon
Marineland Black Diamond works to quickly remove discoloration, odors, and other impurities from your aquarium water leaving it sparkling clean and clear. The product is ideal for all aquarium filters. Black Diamond uses heat-activated bituminous coal-based black diamond granules, specially sized to be more efficient than coconut, wood or peat-based carbons. Black Diamond is fast-acting, long-lasting premium activated carbon and satisfied customers rate the product very highly.
Black Diamond Carbon Ammonia Absorber
This is a mixture of the above referenced Black Diamond Activated Carbon for the absorption of various impurities, along with added White Diamond Clinoptilolite Zeolite for the absorption of ammonia and chlorimines. Great for new aquariums.