{"product_id":"ice-cap-rox-0-8-premium-activated-carbon","title":"Ice Cap ROX 0.8 Premium Activated Carbon","description":"\u003ch2\u003eIceCap ROX 0.8 Premium Activated Carbon\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIceCap ROX 0.8 is the gold standard of chemical filtration for the serious reef hobbyist. Unlike standard granular activated carbon (GAC), which is often irregular and dusty, ROX 0.8 is a highly refined, extruded pelletized carbon. This specialized manufacturing process creates a remarkably hard, dust-free media with an internal pore structure that is significantly more accessible to water-borne pollutants. ROX 0.8 doesn't just clear the water; it chemically \"scrubs\" it, removing dissolved organics, coral toxins, and medications with unmatched speed and efficiency.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \"0.8\" refers to the precise size of the pellets, which are optimized to provide the maximum possible surface area while still allowing for excellent water flow-through. Because it is acid-washed and features an ultra-low ash content, IceCap ROX 0.8 will not cause the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"math-inline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"katex\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"katex-html\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"base\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"mord mathnormal\"\u003ep\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"mord mathnormal\"\u003eH\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003espikes or phosphate leaching common with lower-quality carbons. It is the ideal choice for \"mixed reef\" systems where corals are in constant chemical competition (allelopathy), and for any aquarist who demands the highest level of water clarity and safety for their inhabitants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Features:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExtruded Pellet Design:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eUniform sizing ensures even water flow and prevents the \"channeling\" common in irregular granular media.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRapid Adsorption:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eHigher iodine and methylene blue numbers mean it pulls pollutants out of the water faster than standard carbon.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLow Dust Formulation:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eRequires minimal rinsing and won't release fine particles that have been linked to HLLE in fish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePhosphate Free:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eExtensively processed to ensure it doesn't fuel algae growth in low-nutrient reef systems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLight Penetration:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eBy stripping yellowing compounds, it increases the PAR levels reaching your corals at the bottom of the tank.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhen to Change:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStandard Maintenance:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eDue to its high efficiency, ROX 0.8 should typically be changed every 2–4 weeks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe \"White Paper\" Test:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eIf you look through the length of your tank at a white piece of paper and see a yellow\/green tint, your carbon is exhausted.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eROX 0.8 Specifications:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWashed with Hydrochloric Acid\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIodine number:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e1000 min.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBall-pan hardness:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e97 min.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSurface area (BET):\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e1300m2\/g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003epH:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eNeutral\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eParticle size:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u0026lt;0.60 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAsh content:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e1%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMethylene blue absorption g\/100g:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e24\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAvailable Sizes:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eSmall 1\/4gal container: 0.75lbs of media,  Medium 1\/2gal container: 1.5lbs of media, Large 1gal container: 3lbs of media, XL Bulk Box: 15lbs of media\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eInstructions:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQuick Rinse:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eWhile ROX 0.8 is very clean, a brief rinse with RO\/DI water is recommended to remove any shipping-related fines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDosage:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eUse 1 tablespoon per 10 gallons of total water volume. 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