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6 lbs Carbon Charcoal Filter Media Pellets in 6 Mesh Bags for Aquarium Fish Tanks

4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars 1,235 ratings
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  • Removes odors, discoloration, and impurities to keep water crystal clear.
  • Phosphate free. Safe for both fresh and saltwater tanks.
  • Fast working and long lasting. Popular pellet carbon 4mm diameter.
  • Package includes: 6 lbs bituminous carbon in 6 zipper mesh bags. 1 lb each bag. The mesh bag is reusable and the zipper is made of plastic.
  • ** Note: Always rinse carbon media thoroughly till the water runs clear before use. **Friendly reminder: the mesh bag is inside the plastic bag.

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Easy to use
4.7 4.7
Value for money
4.5 4.5
Easy to clean
4.4 4.4
Scent
4.4 4.4

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  • Is Discontinued By Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ No
  • Package Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 8.5 x 7.4 x 5.35 inches; 6.94 Pounds
  • Item model number ‏ : ‎ CARB-6 SML BAGS
  • Date First Available ‏ : ‎ June 1, 2016
  • Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ Aquapapa
  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B01GFOORYE
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars 1,235 ratings

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Ready to go, convenient for use in your filters. It helps remove odors, discoloration, and impurities to keep water crystal clear.

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4.7 out of 5 stars
4.7 out of 5
1,235 global ratings

Customers say

Customers like the ease of use, value, and quality of the pet supplies. For example, they mention it's very manageable, easy to place, and works great for the price. Opinions are mixed on smell and ease of cleaning.

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39 customers mention36 positive3 negative

Customers appreciate the value of the pet supplies. They say it works great for the price, is a good product, and is way less expensive than other activated carbon in odor removal products. Some customers also mention that it's cheap and washed many times.

"Worth the money, keep using in my tank, replace it once per month, package is easy to use, mesh bag is ready to go" Read more

"good product" Read more

"The value I got was great. The activated pellets were as expected but in a nice, reusable, mesh media bag with a zipper...." Read more

"I've purchased as few times now. I like the price and convenience of the bags...." Read more

19 customers mention19 positive0 negative

Customers find the pet supplies easy to use. They mention the bags are manageable, convenient, and easy to place. Some say the bags fit perfectly in their hob filters and canister filters.

"...the money, keep using in my tank, replace it once per month, package is easy to use, mesh bag is ready to go" Read more

"Nice size bags" Read more

"...The bags are nice and a very manageable easy to place size." Read more

"...It came in 6 one pound media bags which were a perfect fit for both my hob filters and my canister filter. Couldn’t be happier!" Read more

19 customers mention16 positive3 negative

Customers like the performance of the pet supplies. They mention that it works well in getting the interior odor neutralized, and on musty areas. Some say that the high-grade carbon works well for marine aquariums, and the pelletized carbon works great for ponds.

"Tried baking soda to remove the toxic VOC from new cars. These work really well in getting the interior odor neutralized...." Read more

"...Works very well. Def have to rinse well first so as not to have black particles. Took 3/4 min per bag under cool running water...." Read more

"Great for my pond and easy to installation" Read more

"They actually work well on musty areas. There is a bit of dust that comes out of the bag but no big deal." Read more

13 customers mention13 positive0 negative

Customers are happy with the quality of the charcoal. They mention that it is excellent quality, comes in nifty mesh bags, and is cheap.

"...The bags are nice and a very manageable easy to place size." Read more

"...Took 3/4 min per bag under cool running water. Love the mesh bags making it easy to distribute to different areas." Read more

"...Overall very happy with the quality of the charcoal and the bags...." Read more

"It’s carbon. What more do you need to know? It does the job of removing excess nutrients and crap out of my saltwater tanks...." Read more

5 customers mention5 positive0 negative

Customers are happy with the water clarity of the filter. They say that in just a few days, the water was crystal clear and it stays that way. Some customers also mention that the filter helps keep their pond clearer and that they haven't had cloudy water since.

"...In just a few days, the water was crystal clear...." Read more

"...in a bag (bag provided in the purchase) and a fluval filter, I haven't had cloudy water since. Even when I've neglected the tank, it stays clear...." Read more

"...charcoal bags for a few years now in my pond they definitely help keep it clearer." Read more

"does the job, clear water happy fish" Read more

4 customers mention4 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the zippered mesh bags that come with the pet supplies.

"...activated pellets were as expected but in a nice, reusable, mesh media bag with a zipper. I got 6 lbs for the price of about 3 at big box pet stores...." Read more

"Use for my salt tank, each bag was a zippered back which I can reuse now and just replace the charcoal...." Read more

"Great product and the zipper mesh bags are a great bonus!" Read more

"Carbon was pretty dusty but the pellets come in neat zippered bag." Read more

17 customers mention6 positive11 negative

Customers are mixed about the smell of the pet supplies. Some mention that it really absorbs the smell around the space, while others say that it's very dusty and gets on hands and everywhere. Some say that the carbon is pretty dusty, and a few cycles before it is no longer able to block the smell.

"...Note, these smelled like awful rotten eggs when I opened the packet, but I guess it can be expected for damp organic materials packaged in an..." Read more

"...debatable whether it is needed for an aquarium but the stuff keeps my tank smell free." Read more

"...this only seems to work for a few cycles before it is no longer able to block the smell...." Read more

"...Only minus us the black dust getting on hands and everywhere. Maybe bags should have smaller pores though maybe this prevents trom breathing...." Read more

9 customers mention5 positive4 negative

Customers are mixed about the ease of cleaning. Some mention it's easy to clean up before adding to filtration system, while others say it'll take a lot of water to rinse out.

"Clears algae in a couple of days. Lasts about 2 months in my pond.works. I couldn’t believe it." Read more

"...Can’t say anything good or bad other than how hard it was to rinse clean" Read more

"The product was used to clarify aquarium water. It is easy to clean up before adding to filtration system. The bags make it very easy to handle...." Read more

"Does not rinse clean no matter how long you rinse it." Read more

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