What is the difference between liquid carbon and activated carbon?
While their names may sound similar, liquid carbon is used in planted tanks to inhibit algae growth, whereas activated carbon is used for chemical filtration. Activated carbon is a type of filter media that specifically traps medications, tannins, and other impurities from the water.
For more information on liquid carbon and its uses, read our full article here.
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