| Q:
How long does your MatrixCarbon™last?
A: Matrix Carbon™is the only spherical shaped
carbon on the market. It will not compact and create dead
zones due to restricted water flow, and, consequently will
use up all available absorptive sites before exhaustion.
Actual time depends on initial water conditions. In very
dirty water, it may last as little as a few hours; in very
clean water it may last several months. In general, 3 – 6
months is typical.
Q:
You claim MatrixCarbon's sperical shape makes it a better
carbon. Why does shape matter?
A: A spherical pellet has ideal hydrodynamic
properties and provides for maximum water flow and contact
without the compacting and channeling characteristic of
granular activated carbon. Water channeling is likewise
characteristic of carbon pelletized as cylindrical pellets.
Such cylindrical pellets were originally engineered for
air filtration and have poor water hydrodynamics. Matrix
Carbon™ also has minimal impact on trace elements,
an added bonus for the planted aquarium.
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| Compacting
Compacting occurs over time as the flat edges of granular
carbon become situated against each other. Over time,
the carbon becomes so tightly packed together that
water flow is impeded. When this happens, the water
to carbon contact is minimized. |
Channeling
Where the problem with granular carbon is being packed
too tightly, the problem with cylindrical pellets
is not being packed tightly enough. As a result, channeling
occurs. Water moves to easily through the channels
between the carbon minimizing contact with absorptive
sites. |
Optmal
Hydrodynamics
MatrixCarbon™ solves both compacting and channeling.
Because of its unique spherical shape, MatrixCarbon™
provides maximum water flow and contact with a high
density of adsorptive sites without the compacting of
granular activated carbon. |
Q:
Recently I used Cupramine in my tank. Can I use the MatrixCarbon
to remove the Cupramine.
A: Yes, since Cupramine is bound to an organic you can use
carbon to remove the product.
Q:
Will MatrixCarbon remove trace minerals (Iron, Potassium,
Calcium...) from the water? I have a densely planted aquarium
and want to be sure that the needed trace minerals and elements
are not aggressively being removed by the carbon.
A: Matrix Carbon is an aggressive media and will have a
minimal impact on trace elements. For this reason, you may
want to consider Purigen. Purigen is an aggressive organic
scavenging resin that is very selective in what it removes.
It only wants nitrogenous organic material. This product
also polishes water and is regenerable making it more cost
effective in the long run.
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