Aqua-pics Carbo-max Double Strength 125ml

Description

Aqua-Pics Carbo-Max Double Strength 125ml — Concentrated liquid carbon for a nano or trial planted tank

Pressurised CO2 is overkill for a small planted tank, but plants still need a usable carbon source to grow well rather than just survive. Aqua-Pics Carbo-Max Double Strength 125ml (SKU: 725060) is a glutaraldehyde-based liquid carbon supplement that Aqua-Pics markets as double the concentration of its standard Carbo-Max, giving aquatic plants readily available organic carbon for photosynthesis while working against nuisance algae, including black beard algae, in freshwater aquariums. It can run alongside pressurised CO2 for extra plant support or stand alone as the only carbon source, and the 125 mL bottle suits a nano tank or trying the product before buying a larger size.

The listed directions call for a 30 to 40 percent water change before the first dose, then 5 mL per 50 L, followed by 1 mL per 40 L daily for 1 to 2 weeks as the tank settles onto the product. Because it is glutaraldehyde-based, it should be dosed as directed and not overdosed, and anyone sensitive to the ingredient should check the safety data sheet before handling it undiluted. At the initial dose rate, a 125 mL bottle covers about 1,250 L in one treatment, and at the 1 mL daily maintenance rate it holds roughly 125 days of dosing for a 40 L aquarium, scaling down for a larger tank dosed at the same ratio.

Usage & Application

When to Use

• Nano and trial planted tanks: A small bottle sized to test the product before committing to a larger one.
• No pressurised CO2: A liquid carbon source for tanks without gas injection.
• Black beard algae: Used where BBA and similar nuisance algae are a problem.
• Alongside CO2 systems: An additional carbon source for tanks already running pressurised gas.

Dosing & Administration Guide

• Before starting: Carry out a 30 to 40 percent water change.
• Initial dose: 5 mL per 50 L of aquarium water.
• Daily maintenance: 1 mL per 40 L daily for 1 to 2 weeks.
• Do not overdose: Dose as directed; check the safety data sheet if handling it undiluted.

Product Specifications & Highlights

Key Features

• Double strength formula: Marketed as twice the concentration of standard Carbo-Max.
• Readily available carbon: Supports photosynthesis without pressurised CO2.
• Works against black beard algae: Targets BBA and similar nuisance algae.
• Stands alone or with CO2: Usable as the sole carbon source or alongside gas injection.
• Nano-sized bottle: 125 mL suited to small tanks or a first trial.

Product Details

• Brand: Aqua-Pics (Australia)
• SKU: 725060
• Barcode (GTIN/EAN): 9336264003886
• Product Type: Additives & Supplements > Liquid Carbon Supplement
• Net Volume: 125 mL
• Active Ingredient: Glutaraldehyde-based liquid carbon
• Dose Rate: Initial 5 mL per 50 L after a 30–40% water change; then 1 mL per 40 L daily for 1–2 weeks
• Treatment Capacity: About 1,250 L initial dose; roughly 125 days of daily maintenance dosing for a 40 L tank
• Other Sizes: 50 mL (SKU 725059), 250 mL (SKU 725061), 500 mL (SKU 725062), 1 L (SKU 725063) and 2 L (SKU 725064)
• Target Environment: Freshwater planted aquariums