Aqua-pics Carbo-max Double Strength 50ml

Description

Aqua-Pics Carbo-Max Double Strength 50ml — Concentrated liquid carbon for nano tanks and trial dosing

Black beard algae shrugs off most treatments, and committing to a full-size bottle of liquid carbon before knowing it suits a particular tank is a gamble. Aqua-Pics Carbo-Max Double Strength 50ml (SKU: 725059) is the smallest pack of Aqua-Pics’ double-strength liquid carbon additive, a glutaraldehyde-based organic carbon source formulated at twice the concentration of a standard liquid carbon product. It supplies aquatic plants with a readily available form of carbon for photosynthesis, working as a substitute for CO2 injection or alongside an existing CO2 system, and the brand sells the same bottle under its “No More Black Beard” name for its effect on that algae. The 50 mL size suits a single nano or small planted aquarium, or a first bottle to confirm the dose agrees with a tank’s stock before buying larger.

Aqua-Pics’ directions start with a 30 to 40% water change, after which 5 mL is added per 50 L of total tank volume; from the next day a maintenance dose of 1 mL per 40 L is added daily or every second day for one to two weeks, with good water surface movement kept running. At that maintenance rate the 50 mL bottle delivers about 50 single-millilitre doses, enough to maintain roughly 2,000 L of aquarium water across its life. The only caution on the label is to use strictly as directed and not to overdose. The same formulation is sold in 125 mL, 250 mL, 500 mL, 1 L and 2 L bottles for larger systems.

Usage & Application

When to Use

• Nano and small planted tanks: Sized for a single tank up to around 40 to 50 L dosed daily.
• Trial before a larger bottle: Confirms the dose suits the tank’s plants and fish before buying 500 mL or 1 L.
• Black beard algae: Targeted dosing where BBA is established on hardscape or slow-growing leaves.
• Low-tech planted tanks: A carbon source for tanks run without CO2 injection equipment.

Dosing & Administration Guide

• Water change first: Carry out a 30 to 40% water change before the first dose.
• Initial dose: Add 5 mL per 50 L of aquarium water.
• Maintenance dose: From the next day, add 1 mL per 40 L daily or every second day for one to two weeks.
• Keep the surface moving: Maintain good surface agitation while dosing to keep oxygen levels up.

Product Specifications & Highlights

Key Features

• Double strength formula: Twice the concentration of a standard liquid carbon additive.
• Glutaraldehyde-based carbon: A bioavailable organic carbon source for plant photosynthesis.
• Targets black beard algae: Sold by Aqua-Pics as a BBA treatment under the same formula.
• CO2-free or CO2-supplementing: Works alone or alongside an existing CO2 system.
• Trial-sized bottle: 50 mL to test the dose before buying a bigger bottle.

Product Details

• Brand: Aqua-Pics (Australia)
• SKU: 725059
• Barcode (GTIN/EAN): 9336264003879
• Product Type: Additives & Supplements > Liquid Carbon Supplement
• Net Volume: 50 mL
• Formulation: Double-strength glutaraldehyde-based liquid carbon
• Dose Rate: Initial 5 mL per 50 L after a water change; maintenance 1 mL per 40 L daily or every second day
• Maintenance Capacity: About 2,000 L of aquarium water over the bottle’s life
• Use Note: Use strictly as directed; do not overdose
• Other Sizes: 125 mL (SKU 725060), 250 mL (SKU 725061), 500 mL (SKU 725062), 1 L (SKU 725063), 2 L (SKU 725064)
• Target Environment: Freshwater planted aquariums