How to run Carbon?

Victor1046 · 03/29/2007, 07:33 PM

I see "run carbon" used alot here and was wondering
how, what, where etc.

I have a sump, protein skimmer etc.,

Newbie with so many questions, so little time.

jmait769 · 03/29/2007, 07:39 PM

I "run" my carbon in a separate Phosban reactor from Two Little Fishies 24/7.

HTH

Jay

AZDesertRat · 03/29/2007, 07:45 PM

You can use a Phosban Reactor as already suggested or you can put it in a bag and place it in a high flow area in the sump or main tank. You can also put a bag of it in a hang on type filter or even a canister filter. Lots of possibilities. I just piced up a second Phosban Reactor myself to put the carbon in but have been using a bag in my sump for years with good results.

sjm817 · 03/29/2007, 07:57 PM

I run mine it in a canister filter (Fluval 404). I had it kicking around from the FW days and put it to good use.

Victor1046 · 03/29/2007, 08:11 PM

Thanks for the quick response!!!!

Nano Chris · 03/29/2007, 08:17 PM

Im about to buy 2 of those reactors soon, one for carbon, and one for phosban

drummereef · 03/29/2007, 08:26 PM

I run a small Aquaclear filter and run the carbon in there.

03/29/2007, 07:33 PM	#1
Victor1046 Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Delray Beach FL Posts: 427	How to run Carbon? I see "run carbon" used alot here and was wondering how, what, where etc. I have a sump, protein skimmer etc., Newbie with so many questions, so little time. __________________ Victoria Current Tank Info: 110Gl, 2X250 MH 2X96W ACT , PS, 2 Tom Clowns, bi-color blennie,flame angel, brain, colt, BTA, Xenia, Red & Yellow Zoe, Green Boniopora, Red Cynarina, Trumpet, Hammer Coral, mushrooms, leather,

03/29/2007, 07:39 PM	#2
jmait769 -CSHFLW Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Las Cruces, NM Posts: 2,685	I "run" my carbon in a separate Phosban reactor from Two Little Fishies 24/7. HTH Jay __________________ "Opportunity is missed by most people because it is dressed in overalls and looks like work" - Thomas Alva Edison http://www.reeftronics.net/jay-m/reefcam Current Tank Info: 150 Gallon, Marco Rocks, 8x80W ATI Powermodule, Apex, Super Reef Octopus XP-3000 external

03/29/2007, 07:57 PM	#4
sjm817 On Yer left! Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Northern VA Posts: 18,777	I run mine it in a canister filter (Fluval 404). I had it kicking around from the FW days and put it to good use. __________________ - Scott

03/29/2007, 08:11 PM	#5
Victor1046 Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Delray Beach FL Posts: 427	Thanks for the quick response!!!! __________________ Victoria Current Tank Info: 110Gl, 2X250 MH 2X96W ACT , PS, 2 Tom Clowns, bi-color blennie,flame angel, brain, colt, BTA, Xenia, Red & Yellow Zoe, Green Boniopora, Red Cynarina, Trumpet, Hammer Coral, mushrooms, leather,

03/29/2007, 08:17 PM	#6
Nano Chris Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Baltimore, MD Posts: 2,758	Im about to buy 2 of those reactors soon, one for carbon, and one for phosban __________________ Chris ------- 34 Gallon Red Sea Max 130! Setup (Just got back into the hobby) Current Tank Info: 34 Gallon RedSeaMax!

03/29/2007, 07:45 PM	#3
AZDesertRat Moved On Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: NW Phoenix Posts: 16,621	You can use a Phosban Reactor as already suggested or you can put it in a bag and place it in a high flow area in the sump or main tank. You can also put a bag of it in a hang on type filter or even a canister filter. Lots of possibilities. I just piced up a second Phosban Reactor myself to put the carbon in but have been using a bag in my sump for years with good results.

03/29/2007, 08:26 PM	#7
drummereef Team RC Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: STL Posts: 14,754	I run a small Aquaclear filter and run the carbon in there. __________________ -Brett 180g Marineland Starfire In-Wall 278 gallon system