carbon filter question

cabbage0709 · 06/26/2008, 06:26 PM

How bad is it for your tank if you forget to rinse out the carbon cartridge before putting it into your sump?

Thanks!

Playa-1 · 06/26/2008, 06:41 PM

It's not the end of the world. Some Carbon can leach nasties back into the water once they are depleted and some are much less likely to do that. I would not get into the habit of doing it.

Flipper62 · 06/26/2008, 07:35 PM

Carbon only works for about 2 weeks before it is used up & needs to be changed. If you dont change it out. it just becomes a nitrate trap.

I do weekly water changes & change the carbon every other water change. It mite seen expensive.....BUT think of how much money you have into your tank.

Overland04 · 06/26/2008, 08:45 PM

I would be a little worried if its the 12g tank you did it in. If you can make a quick batch of saltwater I would consider at least a couple gallon water change.

Aquarist007 · 06/26/2008, 08:53 PM

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Originally posted by cabbage0709
How bad is it for your tank if you forget to rinse out the carbon cartridge before putting it into your sump?

Thanks!

actually the bacteria in your tank uptake carbon --so if anything you are giving them a healthy treat

Flipper62 · 06/26/2008, 08:56 PM

Its not really going to hurt. The first time I used Pura-Complete. I sqeezed the fiber bag & all the residue went into the tank. It looked like the fish were swimming in coffee.

It all cleared up & went away. Everything was ok....fish are fine

Overland04 · 06/26/2008, 09:34 PM

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Originally posted by capn_hylinur
actually the bacteria in your tank uptake carbon --so if anything you are giving them a healthy treat

Really? thats why I love RC, learn something new every day! thanks

Flipper62 · 06/26/2008, 09:55 PM

Did you know that 9 out of 10 Dentists recomened High sugar candies. It helps premote return customers.

Sorry....Just couldn't help myself

I change the carbon every 2 weeks on the recomindation of the company......SEE........SELL...SELL...SELL

Aquarist007 · 06/26/2008, 10:16 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Flipper62
Did you know that 9 out of 10 Dentists recomened High sugar candies. It helps premote return customers.

Sorry....Just couldn't help myself

I change the carbon every 2 weeks on the recomindation of the company......SEE........SELL...SELL...SELL

hey flip will you vote for my thread--please

http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/sh...readid=1349443

Flipper62 · 06/26/2008, 10:30 PM

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Originally posted by capn_hylinur
hey flip will you vote for my thread--please

http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/sh...readid=1349443

Capn...No problem,

But I have never done this before....so I'm not sure how.

PM me with the link & I would be glad to help you out

06/26/2008, 06:26 PM	#1
cabbage0709 Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Indiana Posts: 264	carbon filter question How bad is it for your tank if you forget to rinse out the carbon cartridge before putting it into your sump? Thanks! __________________ Get busy living, or get busy dying - Andy Dufresne (Shawshank Redemption)

06/26/2008, 07:35 PM	#3
Flipper62 Premium Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Naperville, Il. Business Owner, President & CEO Posts: 3,045	Carbon only works for about 2 weeks before it is used up & needs to be changed. If you dont change it out. it just becomes a nitrate trap. I do weekly water changes & change the carbon every other water change. It mite seen expensive.....BUT think of how much money you have into your tank. __________________ If todays automobile had followed the same development as the computer, A Rolls Royce would cost $100.00. It would get a million miles per gallon, but it would explode once a year killing everyone inside." Current Tanks... 90 gal Reef... My awesome Office BioCube....( 180 was on hold ..no time ) ... The 180 gal has been sold...Yay..yay..yay. Hobby Experience: 19 years Reef...22 years FW

06/26/2008, 08:45 PM	#4
Overland04 Wisher of the redo button Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Red Hook, NY Posts: 614	I would be a little worried if its the 12g tank you did it in. If you can make a quick batch of saltwater I would consider at least a couple gallon water change. __________________ What do you call a fish with no eye?....... ......... ......... ......... Fsh Current Tank Info: 75g Rimless

06/26/2008, 08:56 PM	#6
Flipper62 Premium Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Naperville, Il. Business Owner, President & CEO Posts: 3,045	Its not really going to hurt. The first time I used Pura-Complete. I sqeezed the fiber bag & all the residue went into the tank. It looked like the fish were swimming in coffee. It all cleared up & went away. Everything was ok....fish are fine __________________ If todays automobile had followed the same development as the computer, A Rolls Royce would cost $100.00. It would get a million miles per gallon, but it would explode once a year killing everyone inside." Current Tanks... 90 gal Reef... My awesome Office BioCube....( 180 was on hold ..no time ) ... The 180 gal has been sold...Yay..yay..yay. Hobby Experience: 19 years Reef...22 years FW

06/26/2008, 09:55 PM	#8
Flipper62 Premium Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Naperville, Il. Business Owner, President & CEO Posts: 3,045	Did you know that 9 out of 10 Dentists recomened High sugar candies. It helps premote return customers. Sorry....Just couldn't help myself I change the carbon every 2 weeks on the recomindation of the company......SEE........SELL...SELL...SELL __________________ If todays automobile had followed the same development as the computer, A Rolls Royce would cost $100.00. It would get a million miles per gallon, but it would explode once a year killing everyone inside." Current Tanks... 90 gal Reef... My awesome Office BioCube....( 180 was on hold ..no time ) ... The 180 gal has been sold...Yay..yay..yay. Hobby Experience: 19 years Reef...22 years FW

06/26/2008, 06:41 PM	#2
Playa-1 Moved On Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Laguna Niguel, CA Posts: 7,497	It's not the end of the world. Some Carbon can leach nasties back into the water once they are depleted and some are much less likely to do that. I would not get into the habit of doing it.