This is good quality activated charcoal for a number of uses.
I made an odor absorber using this activated charcoal and a custom-made wood and screen box to hold the activated charcoal. I then used an inline fan and some duct work adaptors to pull air through the box and charcoal and it is amazing how well it works for wiping out odors to the point you will think something is wrong with your nose!
We have two cats, and we do a very good job of keeping on top of keeping their litter box fresh and changed out, but there will always be some amount of smell, it just is what it is. I decided to make my own air purifier because most commercial air purifiers are made to filter out particulates, but don't do much for VOCs and smells because those things are molecular in size and are too small to get trapped in something like a HEPA filter. You really need something like Zeolite or activated charcoal to capture these smells at the chemical level. Enter this activated charcoal...
While they do make commercial air purifiers that have carbon filters in them, they start to get pricey fast, and we didn't want to spend that kind of money. The alternative would be ozone generation, but ozone is harmful to pets and people and can degrade things like plastics and rubber. I figured all I really need is something to contain the activated charcoal and then a fan to pull air over it. I just made a simple wooden box and drilled a bunch of large holes in it like a big block of Swiss cheese. Some fine mesh screen, something like 80-100 mesh and some batting material to be used as a finer mesh filter to keep the charcoal dust from being too much of an issue. I added a cheap 6-inch inline fan using a ductwork adaptor and that's all it took to get air moving through the charcoal.
I set the whole contraction up in the litter area for the cats, which is in the closet of a spare bedroom and in no time, we were in business. We are amazed at how much odors this thing can pull out of the air. It's almost like you have completely lost your sense of smell! I have played with Zeolite in the past, but it has its own odor that is a bit like wet cement. It's kind of off-putting to me because it smells like a wet cave or something. Activated charcoal doesn't have that problem, it just completely nukes all odors like magic!
I think this stuff has a lot of uses, and I can certainly recommend this if purifying air is what you need it for!
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| Price | $109.00 | $109.00 | $165.60 |
| USES | Removes odors, impurities, and discoloration keeping aquarium cleaner for longer. | CENTAUR is a highly active, reagglomerated, durable GAC that offers unrivaled performance for home brewers, homeowners, aquarium owners, etc. | |
| Developed For | Ideal for salt or freshwater aquariums - make sure to rinse the carbon before applying it to your aquarium filter. | Ideal for the removal of organic compounds and enhanced chloramine/chlorine removal from water, wastewater, and industrial and food processing streams. | |
| Largest Activated Carbon Manufacturer | Yes | Yes | |
| 80 Years of Experience | Yes | Yes | |
| Made in the USA | Yes | Yes |
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| Price | $165.60 | $109.00 | -15% $13.10 Typical: $15.50 | $22.41 | -10% $16.91 Typical: $18.80 | $32.99 |
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| Sold By | Calgon Carbon | Calgon Carbon | Amazon.com | AquaCity_USA | Amazon.com | Aquatic Experts |
| target species | — | Fish | Fish | Fish | Fish | Fish |
| liquid volume | 23 liters | — | — | 5 liters | 40 fluid ounces | 3 liters |
| form | — | Activated Carbon | Flakes | Pellets | Liquid | Granules |
| weight | 23 pounds | 25 pounds | 0.05 pounds | 5 pounds | 1 pounds | 3.24 pounds |
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Excellent carbon for my Aquariums
I got this to keep my home aquariums in top condition. I believe that today, the trend has been to find a reason to not use carbon in the home aquarium. Mostly it comes down to a price / value proposition. That is usually due to how carbon is marketed and sold in the tropical fish hobby. Packaged into small boxes that contributes much to the higher cost, it rarely is sold in bulk by most big box retailers and local stores. Also one of the other issues is the confusion on how often to change out the carbon. Well that is a loaded question in itself. Too often the advice is based on a very heavy load in the tank, or one with excess suspended algae, or medication removal, and so on. There are so many factors. Still when it comes down to the cleanest, clearest water, there is no beating carbon and what it does for the water. Calgon is a top name in activated carbon. Ground into smaller particles for maximum surface area, the carbon is surprisingly low in dust. That makes for less mess when rinsing and handling the carbon. The down side of the smaller grind is how you add the carbon to your filter. I recommend using some sort of floss, or fine mesh foam to keep the carbon contained. Having used larger pellet style carbon, and finer ground like this, I prefer the smaller particles as it offers better performance, and spreads more readily into whatever basket or sock that it's placed in. I personally use both. See pic. The floss adds a layer to remove larger particles before being ran through the carbon. This extends the carbon lifespan, and means that the carbon is left to just removing the finest, and tiniest particles. Also one of the most effective ways to eliminate odor as well. And another benefit is that the carbon acts as a host for beneficial bacteria as well. Something that seems like is always overlooked when people discuss carbon usage. So if you are looking for one of the best ways to clean your tank water, think about buying in bulk. Unlike fish food, which people often buy in bulk to save money, and then have the food lose a lot of the nutritional value, or spoils as it ages. Carbon will remain effective and can be stored, which makes buying in bulk the smart choice.
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I got this to keep my home aquariums in top condition. I believe that today, the trend has been to find a reason to not use carbon in the home aquarium. Mostly it comes down to a price / value proposition. That is usually due to how carbon is marketed and sold in the tropical fish hobby. Packaged into small boxes that contributes much to the higher cost, it rarely is sold in bulk by most big box retailers and local stores. Also one of the other issues is the confusion on how often to change out the carbon. Well that is a loaded question in itself. Too often the advice is based on a very heavy load in the tank, or one with excess suspended algae, or medication removal, and so on. There are so many factors. Still when it comes down to the cleanest, clearest water, there is no beating carbon and what it does for the water. Calgon is a top name in activated carbon. Ground into smaller particles for maximum surface area, the carbon is surprisingly low in dust. That makes for less mess when rinsing and handling the carbon. The down side of the smaller grind is how you add the carbon to your filter. I recommend using some sort of floss, or fine mesh foam to keep the carbon contained. Having used larger pellet style carbon, and finer ground like this, I prefer the smaller particles as it offers better performance, and spreads more readily into whatever basket or sock that it's placed in. I personally use both. See pic. The floss adds a layer to remove larger particles before being ran through the carbon. This extends the carbon lifespan, and means that the carbon is left to just removing the finest, and tiniest particles. Also one of the most effective ways to eliminate odor as well. And another benefit is that the carbon acts as a host for beneficial bacteria as well. Something that seems like is always overlooked when people discuss carbon usage. So if you are looking for one of the best ways to clean your tank water, think about buying in bulk. Unlike fish food, which people often buy in bulk to save money, and then have the food lose a lot of the nutritional value, or spoils as it ages. Carbon will remain effective and can be stored, which makes buying in bulk the smart choice.
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