{"product_id":"lca-triple-c-500ml","title":"LCA Triple C - 500ml","description":"\u003ch3\u003eProduct overview\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLCA Triple C (formerly Triple B \/ Black Beard Blast) is made in Australia by Liverpool Creek Aquariums. It is a concentrated liquid used to help planted tanks fight stubborn black beard algae (BBA).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBBA often coats driftwood, equipment, and slow-growing plant leaves in a dark fuzz that standard treatments struggle with. Triple C supplies readily available liquid carbon, plus vitamin C and fulvic acids, to support plant growth so plants can outcompete algae for nutrients.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSuitable for freshwater aquariums.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey benefits\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTargets stubborn BBA:\u003c\/strong\u003e Helps stop and break down black beard algae, brush algae, and other persistent hair algae.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLiquid carbon:\u003c\/strong\u003e Provides a fast-acting carbon source to support plant growth and root development.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant health:\u003c\/strong\u003e Vitamin C and fulvic acid help support plant tissue, growth, and colour.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAlgae control through plant growth:\u003c\/strong\u003e Strengthens plants so they can suppress algae, rather than relying on copper or harsh chemical treatments.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDosing and instructions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAlways double check dosing \u0026amp; directions on product packaging.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Add 6 ml per 50 litres (or 12 ml per 100 litres) of aquarium water.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSchedule:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dose every second day (for example Monday, Wednesday, and Friday).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater changes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Do a 50% water change each week to reset parameters.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhat to look for:\u003c\/strong\u003e BBA often turns orange, white, or light grey as it dies. Once that happens, scrub or siphon it out.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eImportant usage rules\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDo not mix\u003c\/strong\u003e with other glutaraldehyde-based carbon products (such as Seachem Flourish Excel, CaribSea Carbon Plus, or LCA Complete). Combining them can harm livestock.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOxygen:\u003c\/strong\u003e Turn off pressurised CO2 for several hours before and during dosing, and increase surface aeration to help keep oxygen levels safe.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHandling:\u003c\/strong\u003e Avoid contact with skin and eyes. Store out of reach of children.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"LCA","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56307821674801,"sku":null,"price":44.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0922\/6066\/3601\/files\/lca_triplec.png?v=1789611607","url":"https:\/\/www.williamstownaquarium.com.au\/products\/lca-triple-c-500ml","provider":"Williamstown Aquarium","version":"1.0","type":"link"}