IceCap Color Changing CO2 Absorbent Media 2 kg.
Struggling with low pH? Frustrated by slow coral growth? We've got the solution!
Introducing the IceCap CO2 Scrubber and CO2 Absorbent Media
It happens to all of us at some point during our reefing careers. You've to your alkalinity level right where you want it, but you're plagued by chronically low pH.
If this sounds all too familiar, then rest assured you've got to the right place. There is a solution that it's neither complicated nor expensive.
All you'll need is a simple device called a CO2 Scrubber. It looks very similar to a media reactor, so the familiar form factor should put you at ease before you even begin. The IceCap CO2 Scrubber, in particular, is an attractive and affordable option that is nearly universally compatible with any aquarium running a protein skimmer. The way it works is simple: you just attach the tubing that comes with the scrubber to the air intake on your skimmer. Then, you connect the other end to the CO2 scrubber and you're done. That's it! Now you'll be able to raise the pH of your aquarium and control carbon dioxide.
- Our user-friendly give you a visual cue when it's time to replace it: it changes color from white to pink! Once the color change is complete, you'll know it's time to replace the media (although you should still be checking your levels regularly with a pH test kit).
- Our media isn't teeny-tiny like competitor products. We picked a perfectly pelletized size for minimal dust and maximum performance.
- We've got nothing to hide. There's no secret recipe or proprietary blend. You should always know what you're putting into your tank, so that's why we put it on the label! Our media is a precise mixture of Calcium hydroxide (Ca(OH)₂) and Sodium Hydroxide (NaOH).
- Our convenient size (1kg) or 2.2lbs makes sure you get exactly what you need.
Pro Tip: It’s essential to replace the media after it’s exhausted. If exhausted and left to stand it will revert back to a white color. It will appear to be fresh but it is not usable anymore.
Instructions for Use
- Fill your reactor with CO2 Absorbent Media
- Connect the output of the reactor to the skimmer's intake
- Monitor your pH and replace the media once it turns pink or if pH begins to drop.
How Often Do I Replace The Media?
Once the media has completely changed colors from white to pink, you'll want to take the old media out (it cannot be regenerated) and replace it with new media.
In terms of frequency, it's going to vary from hobbyist-to-hobbyist for a variety of reasons, including the aquarium itself and the environment in which it is located (your home, office, etc.). But as a general rule of thumb, you'll want to be prepared to change the media every two weeks (14 days). We recommend always have extra media on hand. That way, you'll never be caught in a situation where the parameters you've worked hard to stabilize begin to shift.
More Ways to Reduce CO2
There are some low and no-cost things you can do to naturally reduce the CO2 in the environment in your aquarium. The easiest way is to open up your windows! If you don't have one already, you might consider adding a screen door to allow even more fresh air inside your home. Fans can help keep air circulating once the windows and doors are open.
One cool thing you can do (that we highly recommend since we like growing stuff) is to add live plants to your home décor. Everybody knows that plants clean the air, but NASA actually researched which plants do it best! It makes sense when you think about it: if plants scrub CO2 and release oxygen in a sealed space station, that could be a huge benefit to astronauts (and to your aquarium!)
If you would like to harness the power of plants, check out NASA's list of the most effective air-filtering plants on Wikipedia. Dig into the citations to read the source material watch this Ted Talk about How to Grow Fresh Air. As you'll see in the video, researcher Kamal Meattle explains how three common houseplants, when placed in specific spots in a home or office, can result in measurably cleaner indoor air.
Item No. FT-IC-CO-1KG
1 Review
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ICECAP DOESNT STAND BEHIND THIS PRODUCT
WE HAVE PURCHASED A ICECAP CO2 SCRUBBER AND HAD PURCHASED ABOUT 14-16 BAGS OF FACTORY SEALED MEDIA , THEY CAME IN 2 DIFFERENT SIZE / SHAPED BAGS WE FOLLOW THE MATH IN STRICT TESTING PROCEDURES AND HAD A SMALL AMOUNT OF LEFTOVER MEDIA FROM THE MEDIA THAT WE RECEIVED WITH THE FACTORY SEALED REACTOR , WE PLACED ONE BAG OF THE NEW REPLACEMENT BATCH OF MEDIA IN REACTOR ON OUR FIRST CHANGE WHICH THE MEDIA LASTED 2.5 MONTHS , THE NEW MEDIA FILLED THE REACTOR ABOUT HALF WAY AND WE NOTICED THAT WE STILL HAD A VERY SMALL AMOUNT OF MEDIA LEFT OVER FROM THE INITIAL MEDIA THAT CAME WITH THE REACTOR , SO WE WANTED TO USE IT UP AND ADDED IT TO THE REACTOR AND IT ONLY RAISED THE REACTOR TUBE LEVEL ABOUT 1.5" , WE PROCEEDED TO OPEN A 2ND BAG OF REPLACEMENT MEDIA AND TOP OF THE MEDIA IN REACTOR TUBE , WE WATCHED THE PH #'S AND NOTICED THAT THE MEDIA STOPPED SCRUBBING THE CO2 WITHIN 2 WEEKS , WE NOTICED THAT THE COLOR OF THE NEW REPLACEMENT MEDIA CHANGED PURPLE WITHIN 2 WEEKS , BUT THE 1.5" LAYER OF THE MEDIA THAT CAME WITH THE SCRUBBER WAS STILL BRIGHT WHITE , WE CONTACTED ICECAP AND THE REP SAID HE WOULD GET BACK TO US AS SOON AS POSSIBLE BUT AFTER OVER A MONTH LATER WE HEARD NOTHING , I REACHED OUT TO ICECAP AGAIN AND THEY RESPONDED THAT THE EMPLOYEE WAS NO LONGER WITH THEM AND THEN I HAD TO EXPLAIN THE SAME STORY AND SEND THE PICTURES A SECOND TIME , THEY NEVER RESPONDED FOR SEVERAL WEEKS JUST MESSAGING ME THAT THEY WERE CLOSING THE INQUIRY WITHOUT EVEN REACHING OUT TO ME , I CONTACTED THEM AGAIN AND THEY SAID CAN YOU EXPLAIN YOUR ISSUE FOR THE 3RD TIME , ONCE AGAIN I DID AND THEY NEVER RESPONDED , AFTER 3 WEEKS THEY SENT ANOTHER MESSAGE SAYING THAT THEY WERE AGAIN CLOSING THE MATTER WITHOUT REACHING OUT AGAIN SO SEVERAL MONTHS NOW WENT BY AND NOTHING , WE ARE EXTREMELY HEAVY ON TESTING AND WHEN THE #'S AND THE SCIENCE IS SHOWS A PROBLEM WE ARE ALL OVER IT , WE TEST EVERY OTHER DAY AND DON'T USE ANY AUTOMATION OTHER THAN DOSING WITH OUT PROBES RATHER THAN HAND TESTING AS WE HAVE SEEN SO MANY PEOPLE COUNT ON CELL PHONE MONITORING THAT EXPERIENCE CATASTROPHIC FAILURES THAT WE ARE EXTREMELY OLD SCHOOL AND DON'T GO THROUGH THE PROBLEMS AUTOMATED CONTROLLERS PRESENT , WE TRIED REACHING OUT AGAIN AND AFTER A HALF A YEAR WE THREW THE BAD BATCH OF MEDIA IN THE GARBAGE AS ICECAP COULD CARE LESS , WE HAVE ABOUT 800 GALLONS OF SYSTEM SET UP AND HAVE USED THEIR PRODUCTS FOR YEARS BUT THEY SHOW ZERO LOYALTY OR INTEREST IN ADDRESSING THIS PROBLEM , WE ARE SLOWLY REPLACING THEIR PRODUCT LINES AS NOT TO SHOCK OUR SYSTEM , SO I RATE THIS PRODUCT AS HIT OR MISS , IT'S THE BITCOIN OF MEDIA , WE WILL USE AQUACAVES ADVICE TO HELP US AS THEY HAVE BEEN OUR #1 SUPPLIER NOW FOR ABOUT 6 YEARS AND WE ARE VERY PLEASED WITH THEM
