Carbon?

lvmartian · 06/04/2006, 03:30 PM

Is it a good idea to keep a bag of Carbon in your tank at all times? Doesnt' that deplete the minerals like Calcium we add?

lilprincess · 06/04/2006, 03:36 PM

I've heard arguments on both sides, but I have always kept carbon in all of my tanks.

bjonesjr1 · 06/04/2006, 04:24 PM

I run carbon on my tank in a HOB it helps keep the water clear... I even run extra carbon in some extra cages that I bought for my emporer. I've always been happy with it.

Capt. Nemo · 06/04/2006, 04:56 PM

I keep a bag of carbon in my sump How often should I be replacing the carbon and where is the best location in my sump to keep it? I have it in my baffle section where the overflow runs over it. Thanks.

dj synystr · 06/04/2006, 05:08 PM

put it in a high flow area and usually once a month is a good rule of thumb. mine sits in mymain sump below the main drain inlets it helps break up the bubbles and the flow keeps it clean.

bjonesjr1 · 06/04/2006, 07:10 PM

I change my out every 3 weeks. but thats just my prefrence...

06/04/2006, 03:30 PM	#1
lvmartian Registered Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: houston Posts: 90	Carbon? Is it a good idea to keep a bag of Carbon in your tank at all times? Doesnt' that deplete the minerals like Calcium we add? __________________ lv 58 gal Oceanic w/ Canopy 4 VHO (in canopy, tight) 85lbs live rock getting ready for lps Current Tank Info: 58 gal

06/04/2006, 03:36 PM	#2
lilprincess Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Mukilteo, WA Posts: 256	I've heard arguments on both sides, but I have always kept carbon in all of my tanks. __________________ Valerie "There are no secrets to success. It is the result of preparation, hard work, and learning from failure." -Colin Powel Current Tank Info: 29g Nano & 46g

06/04/2006, 04:24 PM	#3
bjonesjr1 Premium Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: St. Petersburg, FL Posts: 1,258	I run carbon on my tank in a HOB it helps keep the water clear... I even run extra carbon in some extra cages that I bought for my emporer. I've always been happy with it. __________________ Bobby Current Tank Info: 75gal, LifeReef CLF1 Sump & SVS2-24 Skimmer

06/04/2006, 05:08 PM	#5
dj synystr Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: PA Posts: 843	put it in a high flow area and usually once a month is a good rule of thumb. mine sits in mymain sump below the main drain inlets it helps break up the bubbles and the flow keeps it clean. __________________ Dj Synystr Battlefield/WLVR/AOL Mixtape Radio Current Tank Info: 125 Gallon Room Divider Mixed Reef

06/04/2006, 07:10 PM	#6
bjonesjr1 Premium Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: St. Petersburg, FL Posts: 1,258	I change my out every 3 weeks. but thats just my prefrence... __________________ Bobby Current Tank Info: 75gal, LifeReef CLF1 Sump & SVS2-24 Skimmer

06/04/2006, 04:56 PM	#4
Capt. Nemo Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: New Jersey Posts: 1,102	I keep a bag of carbon in my sump How often should I be replacing the carbon and where is the best location in my sump to keep it? I have it in my baffle section where the overflow runs over it. Thanks.