{"product_id":"bioscape-zeo-carbon-pouches","title":"Bioscape Zeo\/Carbon Pouches","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eZeolite plus activated carbon in one drop-in pouch, so you don't have to buy or bag them separately.\u003c\/strong\u003e Bioscape Zeo\/Carbon Pouches combine zeolite for ammonia removal with activated carbon for odour, discolouration and organic control, pre-packed into ready-to-use net bags for canister filters, power filters, trickle filters and other chemical filtration systems. They suit both freshwater and marine setups.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eKey features\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eZeolite + activated carbon blend\u003c\/strong\u003e — zeolite binds free ammonia, while activated carbon adsorbs organics, odours and the discolouration left behind by tannins or medication.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePre-packed net pouches\u003c\/strong\u003e — drop straight into your filter's media basket or chemical stage, no loose media or extra bagging needed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFits most filter types\u003c\/strong\u003e — canister filters, hang-on power filters, trickle\/wet-dry filters and dedicated chemical filtration stages.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFresh and marine safe\u003c\/strong\u003e — suits community, planted and reef systems alike.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThree pack sizes\u003c\/strong\u003e — 500 g, 750 g and 1000 g, each made up of individual 250 g pouches so you can run one or several at a time.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePack size\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePouches\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSKU \/ barcode\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e500 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2 x 250 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBarcode 9327975050306\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e750 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3 x 250 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBIS192\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1000 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4 x 250 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBIS193\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhich pack size do I need?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eRun one 250 g pouch per moderately stocked filter as a baseline, and scale up with bioload: two pouches for a busier community tank, three or four where you're running multiple filters or a heavily stocked system. All three packs use the same 250 g pouches — buying the larger pack is simply a cheaper way to keep spares on hand. Bioscape doesn't publish a per-pouch litre rating for this media, so size by fish load and pouch count rather than a fixed tank volume, and confirm with an ammonia test kit.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePack\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePouches included\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBest for\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e500 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSmall to medium tanks running a single filter\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e750 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMedium tanks, or two filters running together\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1000 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLarger systems, multiple filters, or stocking up on spares\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow to use it\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSit the pouch in your filter's media basket or chemical-media stage, in the flow path.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStart a fresh pouch when you notice odours, tannin staining, or discolouration left over from medication.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAfter cycling, if ammonia readings creep up between water changes, a pouch will bring it back down while you address the underlying cause — overfeeding, overstocking, or an undersized filter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCare and maintenance\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eBioscape recommends changing Zeo\/Carbon pouches roughly every 30 days, depending on fish load — heavily stocked tanks exhaust the media faster. Test ammonia periodically and replace sooner if readings start climbing before the 30-day mark. The media is single-use: once exhausted, zeolite and carbon don't recharge by rinsing.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSuitable for, and not suitable for\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eFreshwater and marine aquariums, canister\/power\/trickle\/chemical filters, post-medication clean-up, new-tank ammonia support\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eNot a substitute for biological filtration in an uncycled tank, and not a fix for an active ammonia spike caused by overstocking — it supplements a water-change and stocking fix rather than replacing one.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWarranty and delivery\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eCovered against manufacturing defects under the Bioscape warranty, in addition to your rights under Australian Consumer Law. Ships as a standard parcel item.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ch4\u003eCan I run zeolite and carbon at the same time as other filter media?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes. It's designed to sit alongside biological and mechanical media as your chemical filtration stage.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eDo I need to rinse the pouches before use?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eA quick rinse under tap water settles any fine dust from packing before you drop the pouch in.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eWill it remove medication from my tank?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eActivated carbon adsorbs many medications, so remove the pouch before dosing and only return it once the course is finished, or it will pull the treatment straight back out of the water.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eHow long does one pouch last?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eAround 30 days under moderate stocking. Heavier bioloads exhaust the media faster — an ammonia test kit is the most reliable way to judge when to swap it.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eWhich pack size should I buy first?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eStart with the 500 g pack (two pouches) if you're running one filter on a single tank. 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