Aqua-pics Carbo-max Double Strength 250ml

Description

Aqua-Pics Carbo-Max Double Strength 250ml — Standard-size liquid carbon for one planted aquarium

Carpet plants and stem plants both stall without a usable carbon source, and not every planted tank is set up for pressurised CO2 to supply one. Aqua-Pics Carbo-Max Double Strength 250ml (SKU: 725061) is a glutaraldehyde-based liquid carbon supplement, sold by Aqua-Pics as double the concentration of its standard Carbo-Max, giving plants readily available organic carbon for photosynthesis while working against nuisance algae such as black beard algae. It suits standing in for CO2 injection entirely or supplementing a gas system that is already running, and the 250 mL bottle is the standard size for dosing one planted display on an ongoing basis.

The directions call for a 30 to 40 percent water change ahead of the first dose, then 5 mL per 50 L, followed by 1 mL per 40 L daily for 1 to 2 weeks while the tank adjusts to regular dosing. As a glutaraldehyde-based product it should be dosed to the directions rather than increased for a faster result, and the safety data sheet is worth checking before handling it concentrated. At the initial rate, a 250 mL bottle covers about 2,500 L in one treatment, and at the 1 mL daily maintenance dose it provides roughly 250 days of dosing for a 40 L aquarium, which on a single display spans a good run of the year.

Usage & Application

When to Use

• Standard planted tanks: A regular dosing size for one display aquarium.
• No pressurised CO2: A standalone carbon source for tanks without gas injection.
• Black beard algae: Used where BBA and other nuisance algae are established.
• Supplementing CO2: Added alongside pressurised gas for extra carbon support.

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.
• Follow the directions: Do not increase the dose; check the safety data sheet if handling it concentrated.

Product Specifications & Highlights

Key Features

• Double strength formula: Marketed as twice the concentration of standard Carbo-Max.
• Supports photosynthesis: Supplies organic carbon without pressurised CO2.
• Targets black beard algae: Works against BBA and similar nuisance growths.
• Standalone or supplementary: Works as the sole carbon source or alongside a CO2 system.
• Standard single-tank size: 250 mL matched to one display’s ongoing dosing.

Product Details

• Brand: Aqua-Pics (Australia)
• SKU: 725061
• Barcode (GTIN/EAN): 9336264003893
• Product Type: Additives & Supplements > Liquid Carbon Supplement
• Net Volume: 250 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 2,500 L initial dose; roughly 250 days of daily maintenance dosing for a 40 L tank
• Other Sizes: 50 mL (SKU 725059), 125 mL (SKU 725060), 500 mL (SKU 725062), 1 L (SKU 725063) and 2 L (SKU 725064)
• Target Environment: Freshwater planted aquariums