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11/23/2006, 10:59 PM
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Join Date: Oct 2005
Location: Chicago
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How long is Charcoal good
I have been running charcoal after crashing my tank one week ago from flatworm exit and am wondering if ok to remove it along with canister filter.
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11/24/2006, 12:06 AM
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Join Date: Jun 2006
Location: Airdrie, Alberta, Canada
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I change mine once a week with water changes. But that is just me
 Sorry about your loss on that tank. What were you able to salvage from that? Lisa
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11/24/2006, 12:13 AM
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Location: San Francisco Bay Area (Belmont).
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Most change it between three to five weeks depending on your bioload, I change it every month.
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11/24/2006, 12:43 AM
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Location: Duluth, MN
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i run carcoal for two weeks a month
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11/24/2006, 01:59 AM
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Join Date: Jul 2005
Location: Fullerton, Ca
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Do you mean activated carbon or carcoal?
Activated carbon last about a month on average. However charcoal has fewer pores and only last a week or two 
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