MatrixCarbon™ is an extremely broad-range filtration media capable of removing a variety of contaminants, so while it is suitable to use in every type of aquarium and aquarium inhabitant it applied as recommended, if you are practicing extreme control over nutrient concentrations (such as a laboratory testing environment), it is best to exclude broad-spectrum chemical filtration media and opt for more targeted filtration media.
Be aware that some types of aquarium logs and decorations leach tannins into the water that stain the water brown. Tannins are an organic molecule, and therefore MatrixCarbon™ will be capable of removing them from the water. If this is an effect that you want in your aquarium, you will need to exclude MatrixCarbon™ and other waste-absorbing medias like Purigen®.
MatrixCarbon™ Compatibility Guide
Green: This product is safe for these tank inhabitants. Take care to avoid sudden large shifts in water parameters within the tank, and review the dosing instructions carefully to avoid improper dosing.
Orange: Overuse of this product could become stressful to these animals. Moderate your use and monitor the fish for signs of stress during initial use.
Red: This product is either notably stressful or utterly unsuitable for these tank inhabitants. It would be best to opt for a different product if possible. Click tank inhabitant name for alternate products.
Black: There should never be any need to use this product in a tank with these tank inhabitants - we have no data as to compatibility for this reason. Click the tank inhabitant name for alternate products.
| Freshwater Community Fish | Saltwater CommunityFish | Scale-less fish |
| Sharks | Rays | Eels |
| Freshwater Sharks | Freshwater Rays | Freshwater Eels |
| Loaches | Catfish | Aquatic Frogs |
| Shrimp | Snails | Clams |
| Plants | Corals | Exotic Invertebrates |
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