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MarineLand Diamond Media Premium Activated Carbon, Blacks & Grays, 40-Ounce (PA0373)
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Brand | MarineLand |
Liquid Volume | 40 Fluid Ounces |
Item Weight | 1 Pounds |
Item Form | Liquid |
Target Species | Fish |
About this item
- FOR CHEMICAL aquarium FILTRATION Black Diamond Premium Activated Carbon removes odors discoloration and impurities for clear sparkling aquarium water
- SPECIALLY FORMULATED Composed of heat-activated bituminous coal-based carbon
- FOR ALL FILTERS Ideal for use in all aquarium filters
- MARINELAND FILTRATION PRODUCTS Count on Marineland brand for the most reliable technically advanced aquariums and accessories on the market
- Included Components: Trusted Marineland Carbon Specifically sized to be more efficient Premium Black Diamond works as much as twice as fast as the competition
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Marineland Black Diamond Media Premium Activated Carbon
Black Diamond Media Premium Activated Carbon eliminates discoloration, odors, and impurities. Heat-activated bituminous coal-based Black Diamond Media granules are specially sized and far more efficient.
Product Description
From industry firsts to industry standards, Marineland products are designed with both performance and style in mind. We push precision and power beyond the expected and listen to our loyal customers to make our products even better. We do this because at the heart of our innovative spirit is a desire to help hobbyists everywhere do more, create more and, most of all, enjoy more. So whatever your customers are passionate about — freshwater or saltwater, big or small, beauty or science — help them make their aquarium their own. Make it Marineland. Marineland Black Diamond Media Premium Activated Carbon removes more discoloration, odors and impurities compared to our next leading competitor according to a 2015 University study. Use this premium activated carbon for sparkling clean water that helps create the aquarium of your dreams. Marineland Black Diamond Media Premium Activated Carbon is ideal for all aquarium filters and is specifically sized to be more efficient.
Product details
- Is Discontinued By Manufacturer : No
- Product Dimensions : 5.5 x 5 x 10 inches; 1 Pounds
- Item model number : PA0373
- Department : Unisex-Adult
- Date First Available : June 20, 2004
- Manufacturer : Marineland
- ASIN : B0002566WY
- Country of Origin : USA
- Best Sellers Rank: #4,371 in Pet Supplies (See Top 100 in Pet Supplies)
- #30 in Aquarium Water Treatments
- Customer Reviews:
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Value for money | 4.7 | 4.4 | 4.6 | 4.6 | 4.6 | 4.5 |
Easy to use | 4.6 | 4.1 | 4.5 | 4.6 | 4.5 | 4.6 |
Scent | 4.6 | — | 4.3 | 4.6 | 4.3 | — |
Sheerness | — | — | 5.0 | 4.3 | 5.0 | — |
Easy to clean | — | — | 4.2 | — | 4.2 | 4.8 |
Sold By | Amazon.com | Calgon Carbon | Aquatic Experts | Amazon.com | Aquatic Experts | Amazon.com |
target species | Fish | Fish | Fish | Fish | Fish | Fish |
liquid volume | 40 fluid ounces | — | — | 10 fluid ounces | 3 liters | — |
form | Liquid | Activated Carbon | Granules | — | Granules | Powder |
weight | 1 pounds | 25 pounds | 1 pounds | 0.63 pounds | 3.24 pounds | 0.44 pounds |
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Customers like the value, performance, quality and scent of the pet supplies. For example, they mention it works well in aquariums, pond filters and takes care of odors. That said, some are happy with clarity, and carbon. That being said, opinions are mixed on cleanliness and size.
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Customers are satisfied with the value of the pet supplies. They mention that it provides consistent results at the right price point. Some say that the price is great for the size and that it's worth their time and mess.
"...Definitely the best price and economical option...." Read more
"Great value for what you pay for! Easy to use I rated 3 stars just because the rinsing process takes forever and feels like it's never ending...." Read more
"...What is with the current price?Good product." Read more
"...online fish stores, this product has provided consistent results at the right price point. I'll take off one star for it being so dusty...." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the performance of the charcoal. They mention that it works well in aquariums, pond filters, and as a soil amendment. Some say that the quality is really good.
"...The logic of my layering is that everything will look good and function well this way...." Read more
"Works as a great soil amendment in my homemade houseplant mix. A bit dusty but that’s not unusual for this product from any brand." Read more
"Works good" Read more
"Works great" Read more
Customers are satisfied with the scent of the pet supplies. They mention that it takes care of odors, works exceptionally well at removing odor from fish tanks, and has absolutely zero smell.
"...I am very happy w/ the longevity, smell, dust level, weight, clumping speed/hardness, poop odor blocking, ammonia blocking, etc of our current set..." Read more
"...It will prevent any possible smells, and it will be healthier for your plant roots.I use activated carbon in all my terrariums...." Read more
"What a find! I can use unscented litter and no smells for 3 weeks (one cat)...." Read more
"...Sprinkle a little into the litter boxes and within a day all odors were gone...." Read more
Customers like the quality of the pet supplies. They say it's a good quality product for a reasonable price. The container is sturdy, easy to open, and pours easily. The package is made of quality plastic. The product lasts about a month or two before needing to be changed. The original soil was still good and had not gone sour or bad. It's also a great natural deodorizer that does not turn into a fine black powdery mess.
"...I am very happy w/ the longevity, smell, dust level, weight, clumping speed/hardness, poop odor blocking, ammonia blocking, etc of our current set..." Read more
"...This container is pretty big and will last a long time, because it only takes a sprinkle each time you change the litter box...." Read more
"...When I repotted the 2, I found that the original soil was still good and had not gone sour or bad which I had fully expected to be the case and I..." Read more
"...However it is very fine grain, and I have to sift in a specific grade of strainer to get out all the small pieces, that would other wise fall out..." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the clarity of the water after using the charcoal. They mention that it does a good job of keeping the water clear and absorbing toxins. Some say that it makes their aquarium crystal clear and gets rid of any impurities. Overall, most are happy with the product's ability to improve the water quality.
"...(to be drawn up later by the plants and evaporation), the water is cleaner of impurities and won't stagnate at the bottom...." Read more
"...Now to the mystery part, I woke up the next day, the water was crystal freakin clear. Im talking about fish look like they were floating on air...." Read more
"Crystal clear water" Read more
"Shipped and arrived when told it would. Helped to fix ammonia levels quickly" Read more
Customers like the carbon. They say it's good, activated carbon with many uses. Some say it filters impurities in water and is the best for aquarium use. Customers also mention that it'll grind easily in a food processor.
"...None goes to waste for me. Medium quality carbon with shorter half life, in a grade far smaller than is preferred or convenient, which is why its..." Read more
"...The basic idea is that activated carbon filters impurities in water...." Read more
"This is a very good carbon to use at a fair price. I eyeball about a cup in my 75 gallon to put in a bag and change monthly...." Read more
"I have used this for over 15 years. Simply the best carbon media" Read more
Customers are mixed about the cleanliness of the pet supplies. Some mention it's way more clean, for clearing up water and getting rid of any impurities that may trouble fish. However, others say that it'll leave black dust paw prints everywhere, there's too much dust in the container, and it doesn't rinse clean.
"...The carbon itself will become surrounded with bacteria and become a temporary part of the filtration for 2 weeks, then when replaced it loses that..." Read more
"...I am very happy w/ the longevity, smell, dust level, weight, clumping speed/hardness, poop odor blocking, ammonia blocking, etc of our current set..." Read more
"...What happened to carbon pricing??Otherwise, it's great. A little dusty...." Read more
"...It strips off all the tongue gunk in no time and our teeth feel amazingly clean and our breath is even fresher after brushing with this...." Read more
Customers have mixed opinions about the size of the activated carbon. Some say that it's a good size container that will keep them well supplied for pet filter needs, while others say that the pieces are rather small and a bag with larger holes may not suffice.
"...This container is pretty big and will last a long time, because it only takes a sprinkle each time you change the litter box...." Read more
"...out in a pool of water before putting it into the aquarium, tons of sand-sized bits and black clouds coming off of it...." Read more
"...It's a rather large container of activated carbon, and it does what it's supposed to do...." Read more
"...in a blue moon event, but the shipment came late and with the wrong sized container...." Read more
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Otherwise, it's great. A little dusty. I use it in combination with Okocat litter to keep my cat pans smelling fresh. It's a great one-two combo!
I don't use it to refill my filters, but I do use this in creating terrariums. The basic idea is that activated carbon filters impurities in water. It doesn't last forever, as we would never change our filters, but it does last a while before needing to be replaced.
When making a terrarium, it's not feasible to constantly replace the carbon, but having a layer in your soil is better than nothing in keeping the soil clean and odor-free for a time. How I make my terrariums is I layer things in this order:
1) Decorative rocks
2) Layer of sphagnum moss
3) Fiberglass screen cut to slightly less than width of container (to prevent soil from falling into the rocks and ruining the aesthetics)
4) Layer of activated carbon (which won't fall through to the rocks either)
5) Potting soil
6) Plants
7) Optional soil topper like pebbles or sand or decorations
The logic of my layering is that everything will look good and function well this way. The fiberglass screen prevents the soil or carbon from mixing in with the rock layer. When you water your terrarium, the water will flow through the soil, then through the activated carbon, so by the time the water settles at the bottom (to be drawn up later by the plants and evaporation), the water is cleaner of impurities and won't stagnate at the bottom. It will prevent any possible smells, and it will be healthier for your plant roots.
I use activated carbon in all my terrariums. It's not required, but it does help. If you create a lot of terrariums, I suggest you get the biggest container of carbon as it can run out pretty fast. Recommended.
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Reviewed in Mexico on March 4, 2022
The size of each piece of charcoal is very good (small pebble size), and there's not too much fine powder.
What I did was fill a few women's stockings with the charcoal (about 6 inches in length), tie up the end, and then let it sit in the garage. Four such stockings worth was enough to do the trick... perhaps less would have also sufficed. If I wanted to make them even more effective, I could hang them on the inside of the garbage bin (by sticking a hook to the inside wall, for example).
To fill those 4 stockings, I used about 2/3 of the container. I was expecting it to last longer, but I guess it's not too bad, since hopefully those 4 stockings will be effective for quite a while.
El precio es conveniente para mi, ya que lo uso en pequeñas cantidades para prevenir desarrollo de hongos en plantas.
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