{"product_id":"reduce-doc-organics","title":"REDUCE DOC \/ ORGANICS","description":"\u003ch2\u003eGranular Activated Carbon + Macroporous Resin\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eConcept:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMICROBIAL MARINE REDUCE DOC\/ORGANICS\u003c\/strong\u003e is a blend of specialty coconut-based, low-dust, steam-activated carbon (GAC) and macroporous adsorption resin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRunning activated carbon alone may only address part of the problem of high dissolved organic carbon (DOC). Due to the surface chemistry of activated carbon, it cannot adsorb all organics present in a system. \u003cstrong\u003eREDUCE DOC\/ORGANICS\u003c\/strong\u003e overcomes this limitation by combining activated carbon with a selective resin. This blend can adsorb both labile (short-chain\/low molecular weight) and refractory (long-chain\/high molecular weight) dissolved organics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCoconut-based granular activated carbon removes short-chain organic compounds. These organics are easily degraded and act as food for bacteria in the tank, which can lower ORP and oxygen levels, shifting the system into a \"microbialized\" state - an undesirable condition for coral growth. Over time, some of these organics can break down into nitrates and phosphates. Many systems with consistently high nitrates and phosphates often have elevated levels of short-chain organics, continually fueling this issue.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMacroporous adsorption resin removes long-chain organic compounds. Long-chain organics can yellow the water, reduce PAR, bind to essential trace elements (making them unavailable to reef animals), and even create chemical conditions that favor the growth of dinoflagellates. Over time, some long-chain organics can act as a persistent \"pool\" of DOC, slowly breaking down into short-chain organics and causing constant disruption to the microbiome.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBeyond addressing long- and short-chain organics, this product is also highly effective at removing odor-causing compounds, medications, and other organic contaminants such as pesticides, herbicides, and likely even toxins produced by corals, cyanobacteria, dinoflagellates, and flatworms. It can also be used on the intake of a skimmer or in an air filter to prevent airborne volatile organic compounds (VOCs) from entering your system. This blend is also ideal for use with ozone, as it removes dangerous oxidized byproducts and excess ozone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInstructions:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUse the included bag and run on a 1-2 week on\/off cycle. If tests indicate high levels of DOC or organic contamination, a reactor can be used to lower these levels more aggressively. If the system has a high continual organic input or test values show high DOC levels, the media can be run passively. If you choose to run the product passively, use a smaller amount than usual to reduce the risk of stripping too many organics from the system. Running passively can create a \"ceiling\" for organics, helping to prevent overdosing of common additives such as carbon dosing, amino acids, vitamins, or coral and fish foods.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDosage:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLow DOC = 10 mL or less per 10 gallons (dosage to maintain current DOC level)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eModerate DOC = 50 mL or less per 10 gallons\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHigh DOC = 100 mL or less per 10 gallons \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e* Internal test demonstrate 1 mL of resin measured volumetrically added per gallon of tank water reduced SAC254 by 0.5 (note because organics differ system to system this trend may not hold true if specific organic compounds are elevated.)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTechnical (carbon):\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSurface Area (BET) = 1050 m2\/g\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAsh Content = 4% (max)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIodine Number = 1000 mg\/g (min)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCTC Adsorption = 50% (min)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMoisture Content = 5% (max)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBall-pan Hardness = 98% (min)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDensity = 430 - 540 kg\/m3\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTechnical (macroporous adsorption resin):\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTOC Capacity = 5 - 20 grams per liter of resin (min)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTotal Capacity = 0.8 eq\/L 7.5 Kgr\/ft3 (min)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eParticle Size Range = 300 - 1200 µm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUniformity Coefficient = 1.7 (max)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Microbial Marine","offers":[{"title":"8 oz","offer_id":52178092720344,"sku":"MM-RD-08","price":24.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"16 oz","offer_id":52178092753112,"sku":"MM-RD-16","price":34.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"32 oz","offer_id":52178092785880,"sku":"MM-RD-32","price":59.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/6690\/4024\/files\/reduce32.png?v=1786429822","url":"https:\/\/www.microbialmarine.com\/products\/reduce-doc-organics","provider":"Microbial Marine","version":"1.0","type":"link"}