- Location
- upper west side manhattan
kent-marine-issues-recall-for-reef-carbon
- Thread starter ruz900
- Start date
- Location
- Long Island
Mike over at Tropical Island was complaining that something was wrong with their carbon about 2 weeks ago to my husband and I. I thought it was odd, but I guess there's something to it...
- Location
- Bronx/Westchester
Did Anybody's tanks on here get affected? Hopefully not... 
- Location
- FREEPORT,LONG ISLAND
I read alot of tanks on RC got creamed!!!!
I think i would sue
I think i would sue
- Location
- Bronx/Westchester
Yeah I saw...what a shame.
How the heck does something like that happen. I'm wondering if there is any other brand of carbon that has the same problems. Many of the same brands use the same material...:headache:
- Location
- upper west side manhattan
DEFECTIVE Kent Reef Carbon - READ IMMEDIATELY!!
This was the email I got earlier today...
Greetings,
*
It is with heavy heart that I write you this morning.* I was notified last night that Kent released a ?Product Advisory? for their Reef Carbon product.* Apparently their carbon is contaminated with copper, heavy metals & probably other nasties.* This has been killing corals & inverts in hobbyist?s tank that has or is using the contaminated carbon.* I too have experienced the affects in all my systems.* If you are using Kent Reef Carbon ? STOP USING - REMOVE IMMEDIATELY!!!* Do a water change & install a Polyfilter to remove the contaminants.
*
I believe this problem goes beyond their stated batch numbers (had a customer with a different batch number advise me of this today) so I?m advising everyone to stop using their Reef Carbon whether yours appears on their list or not.* That AND do a water change & add a Polyfilter.* I cannot stress this enough!!
*
Though Kent is advising people to return their product to the stores I am asking you, if you?re affected, to contact Kent direct (their contact info below).* I do not have the means to do what they?re asking & this burden should not be put on the stores but rather on Kent.* Rest assured I?ll be doing the same.* Please watch my website for any further updates.* If I receive critical information I will e-mail you direct again.
*
Below is the official Kent release:
*
RE: KENT Marine Reef Carbon Product Advisory
There is a quality concern with KENT Marine Reef Carbon manufactured between December 5th of 2011 and February 8th of 2012. The concern is that the batch of carbon contained unusually high levels of heavy metals which have an adverse effect on stony corals and clams in marine settings. KENT Marine Reef Carbon is a virgin coal based carbon that is mined giving it greater adsorption properties. Unfortunately during this mining process, small layers containing heavy metals like copper were introduced into the carbon. This contamination of heavy metals would likely go undetected in freshwater environments and would not affect livestock. However in marine (salt water) aquariums, the effects can be seen in as quickly as a couple of hours to stony corals and clams. Fish and higher invertebrates such as shrimp do not seem to be affected. After removal of the contaminated carbon and dilution by a water change or use of other filtration means, most corals have been able to recover in 2-3 weeks from the exposure.
This carbon is also mainly used for commercial potable and wastewater treatment such as municipal water supplies. These are single pass systems where the water will only pass through the carbon bed once and any residual leaching of metal into the water will be minimal. This is also why carbon is not typically tested for heavy metals; until now. When carbon is used in aquarium settings, the water passes through the carbon bed multiple times increasing the soluble metal in that enclosed environment.
If you have purchased KENT Marine Reef Carbon in the last three months, please refer to the below table to identify the product size you may have purchased and the expiration dates affected.
*
00027 - KENT Marine Reef Carbon 1lb (1qt)
EX20DEC14 EX21DEC14 EX22DEC14 EX25JAN15
00031 - KENT Marine Reef Carbon 15lbs (5gal)
EX05JAN15 EX17JAN15 EX18JAN15
00028 - KENT Marine Reef Carbon 1.9lb (2qt)
EX05DEC14 EX08DEC14 EX13DEC14
00032 - KENT Marine Reef Carbon 25lbs
EX21DEC14
00029 - KENT Marine Reef Carbon 4.1lbs (1gal)
EX18JAN15
00681 - KENT Marine Reef Carbon 44lbs
EX02FEB15 EX08FEB15
00030 - KENT Marine Reef Carbon 7lbs (2gal)
EX13DEC14 EX14DEC14 EX03FEB15
*
These expiration dates can be found imprinted on the product label or stamped on the product bottom.
If you have product with an above expiration date, please discontinue use and perform a standard water change. Take the remaining product back to the retailer where it was purchased for a refund or exchange or call a Central Aquatics customer service representative at 1-888-255-4527.
We apologize for the inconvenience this has caused as we want to assure you that we intend to deliver the highest quality products possible. With this development, the quality of KENT Reef Carbon will be produced under new testing protocols.
Again we sincerely apologize for having to bring this quality concern to your attention. If you have any questions about this advisory or any other KENT Marine product, please contact a Central Aquatics customer service representative at 1-888-255-4527.
Best regards,
Scott Rabe
Central Aquatics
Brand Manager Food & Water Care
*
Here is a direct link to the Kent Website Product Advisory: http://www.kentmarine.com/news/news-archive/kent-marine-reef.htm
*
This was the email I got earlier today...
Greetings,
*
It is with heavy heart that I write you this morning.* I was notified last night that Kent released a ?Product Advisory? for their Reef Carbon product.* Apparently their carbon is contaminated with copper, heavy metals & probably other nasties.* This has been killing corals & inverts in hobbyist?s tank that has or is using the contaminated carbon.* I too have experienced the affects in all my systems.* If you are using Kent Reef Carbon ? STOP USING - REMOVE IMMEDIATELY!!!* Do a water change & install a Polyfilter to remove the contaminants.
*
I believe this problem goes beyond their stated batch numbers (had a customer with a different batch number advise me of this today) so I?m advising everyone to stop using their Reef Carbon whether yours appears on their list or not.* That AND do a water change & add a Polyfilter.* I cannot stress this enough!!
*
Though Kent is advising people to return their product to the stores I am asking you, if you?re affected, to contact Kent direct (their contact info below).* I do not have the means to do what they?re asking & this burden should not be put on the stores but rather on Kent.* Rest assured I?ll be doing the same.* Please watch my website for any further updates.* If I receive critical information I will e-mail you direct again.
*
Below is the official Kent release:
*
RE: KENT Marine Reef Carbon Product Advisory
There is a quality concern with KENT Marine Reef Carbon manufactured between December 5th of 2011 and February 8th of 2012. The concern is that the batch of carbon contained unusually high levels of heavy metals which have an adverse effect on stony corals and clams in marine settings. KENT Marine Reef Carbon is a virgin coal based carbon that is mined giving it greater adsorption properties. Unfortunately during this mining process, small layers containing heavy metals like copper were introduced into the carbon. This contamination of heavy metals would likely go undetected in freshwater environments and would not affect livestock. However in marine (salt water) aquariums, the effects can be seen in as quickly as a couple of hours to stony corals and clams. Fish and higher invertebrates such as shrimp do not seem to be affected. After removal of the contaminated carbon and dilution by a water change or use of other filtration means, most corals have been able to recover in 2-3 weeks from the exposure.
This carbon is also mainly used for commercial potable and wastewater treatment such as municipal water supplies. These are single pass systems where the water will only pass through the carbon bed once and any residual leaching of metal into the water will be minimal. This is also why carbon is not typically tested for heavy metals; until now. When carbon is used in aquarium settings, the water passes through the carbon bed multiple times increasing the soluble metal in that enclosed environment.
If you have purchased KENT Marine Reef Carbon in the last three months, please refer to the below table to identify the product size you may have purchased and the expiration dates affected.
*
00027 - KENT Marine Reef Carbon 1lb (1qt)
EX20DEC14 EX21DEC14 EX22DEC14 EX25JAN15
00031 - KENT Marine Reef Carbon 15lbs (5gal)
EX05JAN15 EX17JAN15 EX18JAN15
00028 - KENT Marine Reef Carbon 1.9lb (2qt)
EX05DEC14 EX08DEC14 EX13DEC14
00032 - KENT Marine Reef Carbon 25lbs
EX21DEC14
00029 - KENT Marine Reef Carbon 4.1lbs (1gal)
EX18JAN15
00681 - KENT Marine Reef Carbon 44lbs
EX02FEB15 EX08FEB15
00030 - KENT Marine Reef Carbon 7lbs (2gal)
EX13DEC14 EX14DEC14 EX03FEB15
*
These expiration dates can be found imprinted on the product label or stamped on the product bottom.
If you have product with an above expiration date, please discontinue use and perform a standard water change. Take the remaining product back to the retailer where it was purchased for a refund or exchange or call a Central Aquatics customer service representative at 1-888-255-4527.
We apologize for the inconvenience this has caused as we want to assure you that we intend to deliver the highest quality products possible. With this development, the quality of KENT Reef Carbon will be produced under new testing protocols.
Again we sincerely apologize for having to bring this quality concern to your attention. If you have any questions about this advisory or any other KENT Marine product, please contact a Central Aquatics customer service representative at 1-888-255-4527.
Best regards,
Scott Rabe
Central Aquatics
Brand Manager Food & Water Care
*
Here is a direct link to the Kent Website Product Advisory: http://www.kentmarine.com/news/news-archive/kent-marine-reef.htm
*
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