Hi everyone, since there is no specific request by our fellow readers and fans, we will write about Activated Charcoal. What is Activated Charcoal ( AC ).?
AC like its given named, its activated through 1st way, High Temperature and 2nd way, Chemical.
Unlike conventional charcoal, they are not burnt with fire. Fire itself is not hot enough to activate the raw materials. Raw material could be any type of wood, shells etc etc.
What are the different between the 2 types of AC.?
1st High Temperature Activated, a.k.a Physically Activated, AC. They are activated using only heat. So it is safe to use in aquarium.
2nd Chemically Activated, AC. Like the given name, they are activated through the uses of chemical and heat.
We believe many user out there are very confused about the properties of AC and the safety of prolong usage are always being questioned. As per stated in the directions of use if not all, most, " Please Dispose Of After " a certain period.
Most common claims which I have heard that are not true is, 1st it will alter PH when submerge for too long and 2nd, it will release back when it reaches its limits of ABSORPTION.......
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