Eheim Activated Carbon AKTIV Aquarium Filter Media

Active filter carbon with a high-performance level – especially after treatment with medications

EHEIM AKTIV is acid washed and activated for automatic water absorption (active surface area 1200 m²/g). Thus, it very quickly binds harmful chemical substances like pesticides, medical treatment residues and other substances and retains them. The water in the aquarium will turn crystal clear. Its use is particularly important after treating the livestock with medications.

EHEIM AKTIV should only be used for a limited amount of time (ca. 4 weeks) and then removed or replaced.

In the filter’s layering set-up EHEIM AKTIV should be used directly after the mechanical (e.g. EHEIM MECH or MECHpro) and the biological filter media (e.g. EHEIM SUBSTRATpro) in the net bag provided.

Active carbon for self-activating adsorption
Quickly binds chlorine, pesticides and other chemical substances
Use e.g. after new tank installation or treatment with medications
Use only for a limited period of time (ca. 4 weeks)
Suitable for fresh and marine water

Tip:
Only use adsorptive filter media for a few weeks, as the harmful substances are only attached and can loosen after some time and be reintroduced into the water. At the very least they should be changed regularly. Normally adsorptive filtration is only necessary during aquarium set-up or after treatments with medications.