{"product_id":"icecap-rox-0-8-premium-activated-carbon-medium-1-5-ibs","title":"IceCap ROX 0.8 Premium Activated Carbon, Medium, 1.5 Ibs","description":"\u003ch2 data-oe-version=\"1.2\"\u003eIceCap ROX 0.8 Premium Activated Carbon — Medium 1.5lbs (SKU: IC-ROX-MED)\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eIceCap \u003cb\u003eROX 0.8 Premium Activated Carbon\u003c\/b\u003e (SKU: IC-ROX-MED) is an authentic, pharmaceutical-grade chemical filtration media distributed by CoralVue to deliver crystalline water clarity and elite chemical safety to pristine marine reef displays, specialized invertebrate habitats, and high-tech freshwater aquascapes. In any closed aquarium system, water naturally develops a distinct yellow or green hue over time caused by decaying organic particulates, fish wastes, metabolic phenols, and defensive chemical compounds (allelopathy) released by competing corals. Standard granular activated carbons (GAC) are frequently fragile, irregular, and loaded with fine ash dust that clogs filters and causes health issues. IceCap ROX 0.8 completely eliminates these limitations through an advanced extruded engineering profile.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe defining characteristic of the 1.5-pound \"Medium\" container configuration is its highly concentrated potency. The \"0.8\" designation denotes the exact micro-millimeter diameter of the extruded carbon cylinders, a specification optimized to maximize accessible exterior surface area while preventing water tracking or bypass channels within media chambers. Because it undergoes a comprehensive hydrochloric acid wash during treatment, it carries an ultra-low ash index and guarantees zero phosphate leaching. This prevents the nuisance hair algae spikes common with lower-tier carbons. By scrubbing the water grid of complex yellowing agents, it optimizes photo-synthetic active radiation (PAR) levels, allowing your primary lighting systems to penetrate straight to low-tier corals for optimal tissue growth.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eBypasses Traditional Carbon Dust Rinsing:\u003c\/b\u003e Superior structural hardness prevents the micro-pellets from grinding against one another, ensuring minimal fines during transit.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCounteracts Defensive Coral Toxins:\u003c\/b\u003e Actively captures volatile compounds released by aggressive soft corals and anemones before they can stress delicate SPS corals.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIdeal for Fast Medication Removal:\u003c\/b\u003e Rapid absorption kinetics pull residual copper treatments or antibiotics out of the water line quickly once therapy cycles finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e(Note: Because this carbon is incredibly potent, it requires roughly half the physical media dosage by volume compared to standard bituminous or lignite carbons).\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eIceCap ROX 0.8 Premium Carbon Sizing Continuity\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ctable class=\"table table-bordered\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eVolume Classification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFactory SKU Identifier\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eNet Material Mass Weight\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eIdeal System Application Target\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIceCap ROX 0.8 — Small\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIC-ROX-SM\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.75 lbs (1\/4 Gallon Jar)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNano Tanks \u0026amp; Small Reactors\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eIceCap ROX 0.8 — Medium\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eIC-ROX-MED\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003e1.50 lbs (1\/2 Gallon Jar)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eMid-Sized Systems (55g to 120g)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIceCap ROX 0.8 — Large\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIC-ROX-LG\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3.00 lbs (1 Gallon Jar)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLarge Show Displays \u0026amp; Multi-Tanks\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIceCap ROX 0.8 — X-Large\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIC-ROX-XL\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e15.00 lbs (Bulk Project Box)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCommercial Facilities \u0026amp; Maintenance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"IceCap","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50483995967736,"sku":"IC-ROX-MED","price":33.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0754\/6909\/5160\/files\/82d9bdf059707b813eeb809b8841e02b.jpg?v=1789092848","url":"https:\/\/www.blueearthaquariums.com\/products\/icecap-rox-0-8-premium-activated-carbon-medium-1-5-ibs","provider":"Blue Earth Corals","version":"1.0","type":"link"}