What is Pura Carbon?

Pura Carbon is a professional grade activated carbon for aquarium filtration.

Pura Carbon Composition:

PÛRA Carbon is made from the acid washed, virgin, highest select grades of bituminous coal and specifically designed for liquid phase applications.

The Purpose of Pura Carbon:

Pura Carbon is to be used in fresh and salt water aquariums (including reefs) to remove large quantities of organic impurities, residual medications and odors for crystal sparkling aquarium water.

PÛRA Carbon has a high adsorption capacity, the lowest ash content of any carbon on the market and maintains high resistancy to mechanical degradation.

Pura Carbon Comparisons:

Amongst numerous products on the market, PÛRA Carbon has the lowest ash content, which makes it the product of choice for demanding reef aquarium applications.

The purpose of Pura Carbon:

Pura Carbon is to be used in fresh, salt water and reef aquariums to remove large quantities of organic impurities, residual medications and odors.

The Benefits of Pura Carbon:

PÛRA Carbon has high adsorption capacity, the lowest ash content of any carbon on the market and maintains high resistancy to mechanical degradation.

Pura Aquarium Carbon FAQ:

How do I use PŪRA Carbon?

Confined into the provided mesh bag, PŪRA Carbon can be placed into any filter or used loose within a reactor.

Can PŪRA Carbon be regenerated?
Carbon regeneration is not practical for most hobbyists. A little goes a long way, hence regeneration may not be a cost effective measure!

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS			PHYSICAL PROPERTIES
U.S. mesh size:	8 x 30		Total surface area (m2/g):	850 - 950
Percentage on 8 mesh:	5% max		Effective size (mm):	0.8 – 1.0
Percentage through 30 mesh:	4% max		Bulk density (lb/ft3):	27 - 32
Iodine number (mg/g):	900 min
Abrasion number:	75 min
pH:	5 - 8
Ash, water soluble:	0.5% max