by ATM Shark | Mar 12, 2014
Bacteria and enzymes are only bad for pellet carbons, as they are basically carbon dust held together by organic binders. Supernova is a bituminous carbon held together in its natural state and will not break down in the aquarium. This allows bacteria and enzymes to...
by ATM Shark | Mar 12, 2014
Supernova contains concentrations of ATM Outbreak!, making it the most efficient and best performing carbon there is. Other carbons will collect organics over time, releasing unwanted compounds such as phosphate and nitrate into the system as they decompose. Because...
by ATM Shark | Mar 12, 2014
Barrier is a water detoxifier designed only to remove chlorine, chloramines, and heavy metals. The neutralization of ammonia, nitrite, and nitrate requires use of strong industrial reducing agents that ATM does not recommend for ongoing maintenance in aquaria....
by ATM Shark | Mar 12, 2014
Barrier Classic gets its name due to the fact that it uses the classic, tried and true chemical water detoxifier, sodium thiosulphate. This vintage formula has withstood the test of time as the safest and most practical chemical option for water detoxifying purposes....
by ATM Shark | Mar 12, 2014
This depends on the needs of the aquarium. If the water being detoxified is of very poor quality and contains large amounts of heavy metals, Barrier is suitable as it neutralizes them where Paradigm does not. If an additional stress and immune system boost is...
