Using Natural Carbon for filtration

[1bra]

Hey guys,

My grandfather used natural carbon to remove odors from the fridge. Can this natural carbon be used for aquarium filtration?

For example:

CLEAN HEAT Premium Lump Charcoal 10kg

CLEAN HEAT Premium Lump Charcoal 10kg - CA0145 - $33.00 - Clean Heat - 10KG BAG Namibian hardwood. Burns hot, clean and for a very long time. PICK UP prefered from Leichhardt NSW. Courier delivery can be arranged - we NEED PERMISSION TO LEAVE AT THE DOOR + contact number as well as your post...

www.bbqaroma.com.au

Regards,

 

[kharmaguru]

Your link is charcoal for cooking and would not work as filter media. In fact it would likely do the opposite, releasing tanins and other incomplete combustion products.

Filtration carbon is called 'activated' and has been subjected to extreme temperatures to make it porous and pure. Whatever your grandfather is using however is likely activated but we can't be sure without knowing the actual product.