Aqua-pics Carbo-max Double Strength 1l

Description

Aqua-Pics Carbo-Max Double Strength 1l — Liquid carbon supplement sized for a larger planted system

A larger planted aquarium, or more than one smaller one, goes through liquid carbon fast enough that a 250 mL bottle becomes a weekly errand rather than a stocked supplement. Aqua-Pics Carbo-Max Double Strength 1l (SKU: 725063) is the one-litre size of Aqua-Pics’ glutaraldehyde-based liquid carbon, sold as double the concentration of its standard Carbo-Max, supplying plants with readily available organic carbon for photosynthesis while working against nuisance algae, including black beard algae. It can replace pressurised CO2 entirely or run alongside it, and the 1 L bottle is built for a bigger display or for dosing several planted tanks from the one supply.

Directions open with a 30 to 40 percent water change, then 5 mL per 50 L as the initial dose, followed by 1 mL per 40 L daily for 1 to 2 weeks while the tank takes up regular dosing. Being glutaraldehyde-based, it should be measured to the stated rate rather than increased, and the safety data sheet is worth checking before working with it undiluted. At the initial rate, a 1 L bottle covers about 10,000 L in one treatment, and at the 1 mL daily maintenance dose it holds roughly 1,000 days of dosing for a 40 L aquarium, spread across one large system or several smaller tanks dosed in parallel.

Usage & Application

When to Use

• Larger planted displays: A bigger bottle for systems that use more carbon per dose.
• Several tanks at once: One supply dosed across multiple planted aquariums.
• No pressurised CO2: A standalone carbon source across a larger set-up.
• Black beard algae: Used where BBA is established across more than one tank.

Dosing & Administration Guide

• Before starting: Carry out a 30 to 40 percent water change on the tank being treated.
• Initial dose: 5 mL per 50 L of aquarium water.
• Daily maintenance: 1 mL per 40 L daily for 1 to 2 weeks.
• Dose per tank: Measure each system separately rather than estimating across several at once.

Product Specifications & Highlights

Key Features

• Double strength formula: Marketed as twice the concentration of standard Carbo-Max.
• Readily available carbon: Supports plant photosynthesis without pressurised CO2.
• Targets black beard algae: Works against BBA and similar nuisance algae.
• Scales across tanks: One litre covers a large display or several smaller systems.
• Long maintenance supply: Around 1,000 days of daily dosing for a 40 L tank.

Product Details

• Brand: Aqua-Pics (Australia)
• SKU: 725063
• Barcode (GTIN/EAN): 9336264003916
• Product Type: Additives & Supplements > Liquid Carbon Supplement
• Net Volume: 1 L
• 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 10,000 L initial dose; roughly 1,000 days of daily maintenance dosing for a 40 L tank
• Other Sizes: 50 mL (SKU 725059), 125 mL (SKU 725060), 250 mL (SKU 725061), 500 mL (SKU 725062) and 2 L (SKU 725064)
• Target Environment: Freshwater planted aquariums