API ACTIVATED FILTER CARBON clears aquarium water by removing organic waste, colors, s, and dissolved medications. May be used in any aquarium filter as an all-natural means of clarifying water. Use when setting up a new aquarium, or in established aquariums, to improve water clarity. For freshwater, saltwater, and reef aquariums. May also be used in ornamental ponds. Use as directed on product label. With API Aquarium products, it?s easy to keep a beautiful saltwater, freshwater or reef aquarium. For over 50 years, API has been creating innovative, research-driven solutions that make it easier to care for your fish and aquarium. API Aquarium Treatment Supplies are designed to work in conjunction with each other to provide best results to control algae, promote healthy bacterial growth and help control and fish diseases and conditions such as ich and fin rot. They work to provide a safe, hospitable environment for fish such as tropical community fish, cichlids, goldfish and more. With API, you can spend more time admiring your fish, and less time scrubbing your tank. Make sure to use all products as directed in order to ensure the best results.