{"product_id":"seachem-matrix-carbon","title":"Seachem Matrix Carbon","description":"\u003ch3 data-start=\"120\" data-end=\"147\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"124\" data-end=\"147\"\u003eProduct Description\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"148\" data-end=\"526\"\u003eSeachem Matrix Carbon is an advanced, high-performance filtration media designed to remove impurities, odors, discoloration, and dissolved organic compounds from aquarium water. 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