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Seachem Matrix Carbon 500ml
AA0457

$43.95
$43.95
3 in stock

Description

Overview

MatrixCarbon™ is a truly unique activated carbon. It is formed as a spherical bead for optimum hydrodynamics, and will not pack. It permits maximum water flow and contact with its high density of macroporous binding sites. MatrixCarbon™ has a very low ash content as indicated by its minimal impact on pH. Even when added to distilled water, it does not raise pH above 7.0. While all carbons contain phosphate, regardless of false claims to the contrary, MatrixCarbon™ has the lowest detectable leachable phosphate content of all major carbon brands tested. MatrixCarbon™ outperforms other high grade carbons by at least two-fold when compared for total capacity to remove aquarium organic matter, rate of adsorption, and duration of use.

While carbon is generally considered to be a chemical filter, that is not precisely true. It is in fact a mechanical filter as well, but it is only capable of mechanically filtering objects of molecular size. It functions through extremely small cracks and crevices, called macropores and micropores. Microporous carbons remove primarily metals and smaller ions (like trace minerals) and are best suited to air filtration, while macroporous carbons remove primarily larger organic molecules (like nitrogenous waste) and are best suited to water filtration.

The ingredients from which a carbon is manufactured determine whether it will be macro- or microporous. Carbons made from coconut shell and other organic products form microporous carbons, while carbons made from bituminous coal form macroporous carbons. MatrixCarbon™ is a bituminous coal-based, macroporous carbon. It is the only spherical carbon on the market, allowing for maximum water flow. It is sized to allow full penetration by water, but not small enough to escape filter bags. All carbons contain phosphate. However, that phosphate DOES NOT come from washing the carbon with phosphoric acid. Most carbons are washed with sulfuric acid. The phosphate is contained in the ash from the carbon source. The main purpose of acid-washing is to remove ash. Because of MatrixCarbon’s™ hydrodynamic properties, more ash is washed from our carbon than any other. Therefore, it has the lowest leachable phosphate on the market.

Sizes: 100 mL, 250 mL, 500 mL, 1 L, 2 L, 4 L

Delivery

Shipping Costs

Livestock

We have two freight options for livestock.

These include:

Fastway Couriers – From $20

(Queensland & New South Wales ONLY)

Airport to Airport – From $55

(All major airports)

Please contact us with any questions if you are unsure as to the best shipping method for you.

Some states may require quarantine approval/inspection. We are not responsible for any delays or fees and charges that may apply.

Dry Goods

To minimise price , we offer fixed $15 shipping costs, for dry goods around Australia . This offer excludes:

- large items or orders over 20kg (eg dry rock and dry food)

- items that are over size (generally only includes aquariums and terrariums)

If you are unsure please contact us at

sales@nicksaquariumoceanariumterrarium.com.au

PO Boxes

Our freight company cannot deliver to Australia Post Owned buildings - post offices, PO boxes, locked bags, parcel lockers or parcel collect locations.

Delivery Times

Livestock

We can use a number of freight services depending on your location. Delivery times are generally 24-48hrs after order is processed and packed. Livestock sent with road freight are only shipped Mondays, Tuesdays & Wednesdays to make sure they are delivered before the weekend.

Air fright orders are sent Thursday nights only.

Unless other arrangements have been made.

Drygoods

Drygoods are sent daily via our multiple freight companies (special order items may take up to 7 days to be dispatched from the store or warehouse)

Returns

All refund rights under both State and Commonwealth law apply. Our goods come with guarantees Australian Consumer Law. You are entitled to a replacement or refund for a major failure. We are not required to provide a refund or replacement if you Change your mind. But you can choose a refund or exchange if an item has a Major problem. This is when the item:

  • has a problem that would have stopped someone from buying the item if they had known about it
  • is unsafe
  • is significantly different from the sample or description
  • doesn’t do what we said it would, or what you asked for and can’t be easily fixed.

Alternatively, you can choose to keep the item and we will Compensate you for any drop in value. If the problem is not major, we will repair the item within a reasonable time. If it is not repaired in a reasonable time You can choose a refund or replacement.

CHANGED YOUR MIND ON ITEM If you change your mind about the products you have purchased from us with 7days of date of purchase (it happens, we are all human), we exchange those products for a Gift card/ Gift Voucher Which they were acquired subject to the following conditions: Item(s) must be returned within 7 days of purchase, together with proof of purchase The item is in resalable condition including It is in its original packet, including instruction manuals and all accessories; It is unworn, unopened, unused and in its original condition; Gift cards, personalised products, sale, clearance and seconds items are not eligible for a refund or exchange if you change your mind. You are responsible for any costs associated with returning the item to us in Store

HAVE ANY MORE QUESTIONS Email us on sales@nicksaquariumoceanariumterrarium.com.au Privacy Policy: Your personal information will be used according to our Privacy Policy to process your refund or return.

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