How often should you change out your carbon?

MrRoo · 03/31/2008, 12:37 PM

Tank is 5 days old and going through the cycle. Should I wait till the cycle is over to change out the carbon? How often should you change out the carbon normally?

scrmbld33 · 03/31/2008, 01:01 PM

i change mine every 3-4 weeks, during the cycle you could change it more, butIMO you really dont have too

Michael · 03/31/2008, 01:19 PM

i asked the same question on the chemical forum about 2 weeks ago, the guys on there all had different change times, in general 4-8 weeks is the norm but boomer said something interesting, he stated that it was best to take the carbon out and rinse it weekly to keep it working properly

kdblove_99 · 03/31/2008, 01:41 PM

monthly

hyperfocal · 03/31/2008, 01:55 PM

You might want to check out this interesting article on carbon.

95accord · 03/31/2008, 01:56 PM

i guess it depends on the size tank and how much carbon.
id say 2 to 6 weeks

jessicalynn1086 · 03/31/2008, 06:25 PM

i rinse mine out weekly but change every 4-6 weeks

cashman95 · 03/31/2008, 07:16 PM

I have recently read that a good way to tell if the carbon is exhausted is to: take a glass of tank water and hold it up to a white piece of paper...if there is a color differene, then its time for a carbon exchange.

03/31/2008, 12:37 PM	#1
MrRoo Moved On Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Alta Loma, CA Posts: 629	How often should you change out your carbon? Tank is 5 days old and going through the cycle. Should I wait till the cycle is over to change out the carbon? How often should you change out the carbon normally?

03/31/2008, 01:01 PM	#2
scrmbld33 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: south jersey 08050 Posts: 2,394	i change mine every 3-4 weeks, during the cycle you could change it more, butIMO you really dont have too __________________ a left over shrimp shedding is not "a sicilian message meaning luca brasi sleeps with the fishes" fish are friends, not food Current Tank Info: 90gal salt, 2 250mh 14k hamiltons 2 110 actinic, 127lbs LR,50lbs tonga 70lbs indonesia 7lbs tonga branch asm g3

03/31/2008, 01:19 PM	#3
Michael NTTH Rookie Help Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Gloucester, England,UK Posts: 7,808 Blog Entries: 6	i asked the same question on the chemical forum about 2 weeks ago, the guys on there all had different change times, in general 4-8 weeks is the norm but boomer said something interesting, he stated that it was best to take the carbon out and rinse it weekly to keep it working properly __________________ Don't be afraid to ask questions, we in the new to the hobby are here to help you [For My Tank Spec,Photo Album,Articles and website, click on my name] MY Very Kindest and Warmest Regards , MIKE Current Tank Info: I have a 92 gal Corner Tank, and way too many pieces of equipment to list really, (proud member of the reef central corner club)

03/31/2008, 01:55 PM	#5
hyperfocal Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Edge of oblivion Posts: 1,708	You might want to check out this interesting article on carbon. __________________ "Froth at the top, dregs at bottom, but the middle excellent." -- Voltaire Current Tank Info: getting back into the hobby

03/31/2008, 01:56 PM	#6
95accord Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Fredericton Posts: 623	i guess it depends on the size tank and how much carbon. id say 2 to 6 weeks __________________ when life passes you by....downshift Current Tank Info: Reef 2.0 - 45 Osaka cube

03/31/2008, 01:41 PM	#4
kdblove_99 Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Frederick,CO Posts: 8,683	monthly

03/31/2008, 06:25 PM	#7
jessicalynn1086 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Louisiana Posts: 5	i rinse mine out weekly but change every 4-6 weeks

03/31/2008, 07:16 PM	#8
cashman95 Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Greenville, S.C. Posts: 810	I have recently read that a good way to tell if the carbon is exhausted is to: take a glass of tank water and hold it up to a white piece of paper...if there is a color differene, then its time for a carbon exchange. __________________ SPS Tank with sump in the garage, 400watt Radium/Lumatek ballast,ReefKeeper2 controlling it all!! VHO actinics in the works! Current Tank Info: 24x24x20 Rimless Cube