Description
xBulk Reef Supply ROX 0.8 Premium Aquarium Carbon is designed to lift the clarity and freshness of your tank water. Crafted as dense, hard pellets, it targets discoloration, odors, and a range of dissolved impurities to help create a healthier environment for both freshwater and saltwater inhabitants.
In practice, you may notice visibly clearer water as yellowing pigments recede, and a more pleasant, neutral scent around the tank. By adsorbing substances and organic compounds, ROX 0.8 supports a filtration routine that complements protein skimmers, reef systems, and community tanks—the kind of reliable partner you can add to your filtration lineup.
Key benefits you can expect or hope for include: sharper water clarity, reduced odors, and a more efficient filtration workflow—especially when used in a media bag or a reactor. This carbon is optimized for performance with a dense pellet structure that minimizes dust and simplifies rinsing before use, saving you time during setup and maintenance.
Versatile and easy to use
ROX 0.8 is suitable for use in media bags or reactors, giving you flexibility across a range of filtration configurations. A recommended starting point is 1 tablespoon per 10 gallons of water. This dosing can be adjusted based on bioload and desired water quality.
- Low-dust, quick-rinse design reduces prep time and mess.
- Durable extruded pellets provide long-lasting adsorption and stable filtration performance.
Keep it fresh and reliable
For ongoing filtration efficiency, consider routine replacement every 2–4 weeks, or more often in higher bioload systems. A simple maintenance cadence helps maintain water clarity and odor control without guessing at when to refresh media.
Technical highlights
Specifics: BET surface area 1225 m2/g, Ball-Pan hardness at least 97%, neutral pH, low ash content (3%), and methylene blue adsorption at 24 g/100 g. These figures reflect a media designed to deliver consistent adsorption and minimal dust during handling.
FAQ
Q: Is ROX 0.8 carbon suitable for both freshwater and saltwater tanks?
A: Yes, designed for both freshwater and saltwater aquariums; can be used in bags or reactors.
Q: What is the recommended dosage and replacement frequency?
A: Use 1 tablespoon per 10 gallons; replace every 2–4 weeks depending on bioload.
Shipping & Return
xReturns Policy
You may return most new, unopened items within 30 days of delivery for a full refund. We'll also pay the return shipping costs if the return is a result of our error (you received an incorrect or defective item, etc.).
You should expect to receive your refund within four weeks of giving your package to the return shipper, however, in many cases you will receive a refund more quickly. This time period includes the transit time for us to receive your return from the shipper (5 to 10 business days), the time it takes us to process your return once we receive it (3 to 5 business days), and the time it takes your bank to process our refund request (5 to 10 business days).
If you need to return an item, simply login to your account, view the order using the "Complete Orders" link under the My Account menu and click the Return Item(s) button. We'll notify you via e-mail of your refund once we've received and processed the returned item.
Shipping
We can ship to virtually any address in the world. Note that there are restrictions on some products, and some products cannot be shipped to international destinations.
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