--- product_id: 272348020 title: "Matrix Carbon for Fish" brand: "seachem" price: "AED 151" currency: AED in_stock: true reviews_count: 5 category: "Seachem" url: https://www.desertcart.ae/products/272348020-matrix-carbon-for-fish store_origin: AE region: United Arab Emirates --- # Lowest leachable phosphate on market Minimal pH impact due to ultra-low ash Spherical beads for max water flow Matrix Carbon for Fish **Brand:** seachem **Price:** AED 151 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 💧 Elevate your aquarium’s purity with the power of precision carbon filtration! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Matrix Carbon for Fish by seachem - **How much does it cost?** AED 151 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.ae](https://www.desertcart.ae/products/272348020-matrix-carbon-for-fish) ## Best For - seachem enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted seachem brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **pH-Stable Filtration:** Formulated with low ash content to maintain neutral pH, preserving delicate aquatic balance. - • **Versatile Size Options:** Available from 100 mL to 4 L, perfect for any aquarium scale or filtration system. - • **Ultra-Low Phosphate Levels:** Industry-leading minimal leachable phosphate protects your aquatic ecosystem from unwanted nutrient spikes. - • **Double the Adsorption Power:** Outperforms competitors by at least 2x in organic matter removal, speeding up water clarity and health. - • **Hydrodynamic Spherical Design:** Optimized bead shape ensures superior water flow and prevents packing, maximizing filtration efficiency. ## Overview Seachem Matrix Carbon is a premium, bituminous coal-based activated carbon designed as spherical beads for optimal water flow and filtration. It boasts the lowest leachable phosphate content on the market and minimal impact on pH due to its ultra-low ash content. Delivering twice the adsorption capacity of standard carbons, it effectively removes organic waste and maintains a stable aquatic environment, making it the go-to choice for professional-grade aquarium filtration. ## Description MatrixCarbon is a truly unique activated carbon. It is formed as a spherical bead for optimum hydrodynamics, and will not pack. It permits maximum water flow and contact with its high density of macroporous binding sites. MatrixCarbon has a very low ash content as indicated by its minimal impact on pH. Even when added to distilled water, it does not raise pH above 7.0. While all carbons contain phosphate, regardless of false claims to the contrary, MatrixCarbon has the lowest detectable leachable phosphate content of all major carbon brands tested. MatrixCarbon outperforms other high grade carbons by at least two fold when compared for total capacity to remove aquarium organic matter, rate of adsorption, and duration of use. While carbon is generally considered to be a chemical filter, that is not precisely true. It is in fact a mechanical filter as well, but it is only capable of mechanically filtering objects of molecular size. It functions through extremely small cracks and crevices, called macropores and micropores. Microporous carbons remove primarily metals and smaller ions like trace minerals and are best suited to air filtration, while macroporous carbons remove primarily larger organic molecules like nitrogenous waste and are best suited to water filtration. The ingredients from which a carbon is manufactured determine whether it will be macro or microporous. Carbons made from coconut shell and other organic products form microporous carbons, while carbons made from bituminous coal form macroporous carbons. MatrixCarbon is a bituminous coal based, macroporous carbon. It is the only spherical carbon on the market, allowing for maximum water flow. It is sized to allow full penetration by water, but not small enough to escape filter bags. All carbons contain phosphate. However, that phosphate DOES NOT come from washing the carbon with phosphoric acid. Most carbons are washed with sulfuric acid. The phosphate is contained in the ash from the carbon source. The main purpose of acid washing is to remove ash. Because of MatrixCarbon's hydrodynamic properties, more ash is washed from our carbon than any other. Therefore, it has the lowest leachable phosphate on the market. Sizes: 100 mL, 250 mL, 500 mL, 1 L, 2 L, 4 L Review: Imprescindible - Imprescindible para el cuidado de guppies, platies y mollys. Mejora su salud, acaba con parásitos como el punto blanco y crían más . Review: Great for crabs who need brackish water - This is a great product for my crab tank. I like that I do not have to store large bags of salt. ## Features - High efficiency spherical carbon - Very little impact on pH due to low ash content - Lowest leachable phosphate level on market ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B000255S00 | | Allergen Information | Yam Free | | Best Sellers Rank | #6,322 in Pet Supplies ( See Top 100 in Pet Supplies ) #35 in Fish Medication & Health Supplies | | Brand | Seachem | | Brand Name | Seachem | | Country of Publication | USA | | Customer Reviews | 4.7 out of 5 stars 652 Reviews | | Global Trade Identification Number | 00000116010702 | | Item Form | Granules | | Item Type Name | Filtration Media | | Item Weight | 0.67 Kilograms | | Item form | Granules | | Item weight | 0.67 Kilograms | | Liquid Volume | 1 Liters | | Liquid volume | 1 Liters | | Manufacturer | Seachem Laboratories, Inc. | | Manufacturer Part Number | 107 | | Model Number | 107 | | Number of Packs | 1 | | Pet Type | Fish | | Target Species | aquariums | | UPC | 000116010702 | | Unit Count | 1 Count | | Unit count | 1 Count | ## Product Details - **Brand:** Seachem - **Item form:** Granules - **Item weight:** 0.67 Kilograms - **Liquid volume:** 1 Liters - **Manufacturer:** Seachem Laboratories, Inc. ## Images ![Matrix Carbon for Fish - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61KzA7obL8L.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Imprescindible *by J***N on 26 May 2026* Imprescindible para el cuidado de guppies, platies y mollys. Mejora su salud, acaba con parásitos como el punto blanco y crían más . ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great for crabs who need brackish water *by D***Y on 14 December 2025* This is a great product for my crab tank. I like that I do not have to store large bags of salt. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Good product *by F***K on 9 February 2026* Works well ## Frequently Bought Together - Seachem Matrix Carbon 1 Liter - Purigen & Matrix Bio Media 250ml - Seachem Matrix Bio Media 1 Liter --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.ae/products/272348020-matrix-carbon-for-fish](https://www.desertcart.ae/products/272348020-matrix-carbon-for-fish) --- *Product available on Desertcart United Arab Emirates* *Store origin: AE* *Last updated: 2026-07-15*