Application:
Simply place Activated Carbon into mesh bag and place in flowing water where possible.
Use 4-6 pounds per 1,000 gallons and replace every 2-3 months. Higher dosage rates may be necessary in extreme turbid conditions.

Activated carbon has the ability to support a denser bacterial population than sand or plastic beads.

It's porosity, surface area, and surface roughness is unsurpassed for bacterial colonization

Greater efficiency for the removal of biodegradable compounds

Faster response to variations in water quality, such as concentration in biodegradable compounds, concentration in toxic organics, and temperature

Typically 4-6 lbs. will treat 1,000 gallons for 2-3 months

Each 9 lb bucket comes with one mesh bag

How Does It Work?
A particle of activated carbon is mostly air. It has thousands of tiny holes and crevices through which water can circulate. When water carries an organic molecule-a contaminant- into these narrow passage a short range attractive force between the molecule and the carbon will become effective and the molecule sticks. This particular method is called physical absorption. The other kinds of absorption also involved with activated carbon are only minor importance to the eco-system.

For easier application, use Stable Defense. This product works the same way and comes pre-packed to place directly in the pond or bio-falls.
Use this handy Mesh Bag for application use.