Yes, it requires a very fine mesh media bag. You can use our Fine Mesh Filter Media Drawstring Bags or a similar tiny mesh bag option.

Our premium carbon goes through a cleaning solution to remove trapped ash, then through a final cleaning bath. After this, most of the water is drained and the product is packaged to ensure freshness.

Our premium carbon is intentionally crushed to a small size to allow for greater surface area. The smaller fragments pack tighter leaving less gaps compared to larger carbon pieces. Additional weight is the result of some moisture left over from the special cleaning baths.

Yes, during shipment carbon pieces rub against each other and may produce dust. A short rinse under tap or RO water will rinse away this dust.