More Than a "Water Polish Pad" – AC’s Organic Remover Turns Cloudy Tanks into Crystal-Clear "Air Aquariums" in 24 h
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The first week of a new set-up is nerve-racking. Fish are in, but the water looks like diluted soy sauce: yellow, hazy, and the test kit keeps screaming 1 mg L⁻¹ NH₄⁺. Extra water changes, filter floss, bottled nitrifiers… nothing moves the needle. The real culprits are dissolved macromolecules—humic acids, proteins, phenols—too small for floss and too big for activated carbon. AC’s new Organic Remover (model AC604S50-T) was engineered for exactly this job: a 500 ml macro-porous, mildly alkaline polymer that locks onto coloured bodies and nitrogenous waste, delivering "air-aquarium" clarity without tearing down the tank.
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1. Why ordinary filter pads can’t beat "yellow water"
- Mechanical media only traps particles > 50 µm; dissolved tannins sail straight through.
- Biological filtration needs 4–6 weeks to tame ammonia spikes—too long for sensitive stock.
- Standard activated carbon is micro-porous; its capacity for large molecules (proteins, polysaccharides) is low and it is exhausted in 7–10 days.
Result: persistent yellow tint, rising NH₄⁺/NO₂⁻, NO₃⁻ creep, stressed fish and algae blooms.
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2. What makes AC Organic Remover different?
a) Macro-pores + alkaline backbone
- 0.1–1.2 mm pores physically adsorb colloids, large proteins and humics.
- Weak anion-exchange sites pull out phosphate, heavy metals and helps soften water slightly.
b) High capacity, long service life
- Humic acid uptake ≥ 280 mg g⁻¹—3–4× that of premium carbon.
- Treats 1 000 L for 4–6 weeks before regeneration.
c) Built-in colour indicator
- Fresh: pale blonde → Exhausted: dark brown/black. No reagents needed.
d) Regenerate at home, save 80%
1. Soak 24 h in 1:1 household bleach (8.25% NaOCl, no perfume/soap) in a plastic container, well ventilated.
2. Rinse thoroughly, then soak 8 h in de-chlorinator solution (1 cap per cup).
3. Air-dry; colour and full activity return. Repeat 8–10 times.
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3. Field report: from "soy-sauce" to "air aquarium" in one day
Tank: 120 L planted tank, new driftwood leaching tannins.
Start values: TDS 320 ppm, NH₄⁺ 1.2 mg L⁻¹, NO₂⁻ 0.8 mg L⁻¹, colour 180 Pt-Co.
Method: 250 ml AC Organic Remover in supplied mesh bag, placed in third chamber of trickle filter.
Result after 24 h: NH₄⁺ 0.2 mg L⁻¹, NO₂⁻ 0.05 mg L⁻¹, colour < 20 Pt-Co (90% reduction).
After 7 days: NO₃⁻ stable at 5–10 mg L⁻¹, no yellow rebound.
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4. Practical tips
- Use at start-up, after medications, or when driftwood leaches—drop the pad first, fine-tune later.
- Flow rate: 500 ml treats ≤1 000 L; aim for 3–5× tank volume per hour. Cut the pad for nano tanks.
- Always rinse before use; regenerate only in ventilated areas; final de-chlor is mandatory.
- Combine with AC Nitrifying Rings or Nano Balls for a three-stage "mechanical-biological-ion exchange" system.
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5. FAQ
Q: Will it dye the water or push pH dangerously high?
A: Polymer is dye-free; maximum pH rise is 8.2—safe for South-American black-water setups and Malawi cichlids alike.
Q: Can it pull nitrate to zero?
A: Pad removes nitrogenous organics before they mineralise; existing nitrate still needs water changes or an anaerobic reactor.
Q: Compatible with phosphate resins?
A: Yes. Place Organic Remover upstream to protect the resin and extend its life.
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6. Quick specs
Model: AC604S50-T
Content: 500 ml in food-grade plastic tin, includes 180 µm mesh bag
Material: macro-porous alkaline synthetic polymer, dust-free, phosphate-free
Product page: https://www.acaqua.com/products-6-15-p.html
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Crystal water isn’t magic—it’s chemistry you can see. Let the colour change tell you when to regenerate, and let your fish enjoy the clarity they deserve. Give your aquarium the AC Organic Remover and turn every tank into an "air aquarium."
