Carbon in filter sock ?

aquaman05 · 10/26/2010, 08:05 AM

Can i put carbon in the filter sock on my drain line is this a bad idea?

thanks

Mathfreak71 · 10/26/2010, 08:11 AM

I have read some threads that say it is a bad idea. However, I do it. I haven't seen any bad effects. The only thing is you need to make sure the water has to go through the carbon. If it has a way to go around it the carbon won't be very effective.

lordofthereef · 10/26/2010, 09:07 AM

IMO it isn't bad, aside from the fact that you are going to have to empty that filter sock pretty darn soon hence wasting carbon. I'd just as soon get a used TLK reactor (they can be had for $25 or less pretty regularly here) and run my carbon in that. You will end up wasting far less carbon in the long run.

10/26/2010, 08:05 AM	#1
aquaman05 Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: indiana Posts: 722	Carbon in filter sock ? Can i put carbon in the filter sock on my drain line is this a bad idea? thanks

10/26/2010, 08:11 AM	#2
Mathfreak71 Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Marion, Illinois Posts: 253	I have read some threads that say it is a bad idea. However, I do it. I haven't seen any bad effects. The only thing is you need to make sure the water has to go through the carbon. If it has a way to go around it the carbon won't be very effective. __________________ Hell, there are no rules here - we're trying to accomplish something. - Thomas Edison Current Tank Info: 75 gallon 3-sided starfire reef tank with 3 AI sol blues

10/26/2010, 09:07 AM	#3
lordofthereef One reef to rule them all Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Leominster, MA Posts: 5,299	IMO it isn't bad, aside from the fact that you are going to have to empty that filter sock pretty darn soon hence wasting carbon. I'd just as soon get a used TLK reactor (they can be had for $25 or less pretty regularly here) and run my carbon in that. You will end up wasting far less carbon in the long run. __________________ "A dog is the only thing on earth that loves you more than you love yourself" ~ Josh Billings Visit My Home page for current build thread (click my user name and select "Visit LordoftheReef's Homepage" in the drop down menu!

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