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09/02/2008, 06:47 AM
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Carbon ?
So I was changing my carbon yesterday in my H.O.T. magnum and when I put it back on my tank some fine carbon particles shot back into the water. I have a 46 gallon bowfront with LR only right now. My question is should I vacuum my substrate now that some carbon has made it into the tank(I can see very few fine particles) or will it be okay. Today was going to be the day I added my first two fish. Any feedback would be appreciated.
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Steve Current Tank Info: 46 gal bowfront, mixed reef, 2x250W current outer orbit w/4x39W T5 ,10 gal fuge....38 gallon aggressive FOWLR, 10 gallon sump. |
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09/02/2008, 07:32 AM
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If you can se the particles just take some 1/2 inch tubing start a syphon and they will get sucked right out.
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What you talkin about Mrs Lime. Current Tank Info: 120 gl oceanic tech, 30 gallon fuge, 40 gallon sump, Itech 200 skimmer, LED Lighting . Mixed reef. |
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09/02/2008, 07:53 AM
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Thanks.
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Steve Current Tank Info: 46 gal bowfront, mixed reef, 2x250W current outer orbit w/4x39W T5 ,10 gal fuge....38 gallon aggressive FOWLR, 10 gallon sump. |
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09/02/2008, 07:55 AM
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Turkey baster can also grab them.
The only danger of carbon left in the tank is that once it supercharges with whatever it sucked up, it starts releasing whatever-it-is. And it's ugly. So best recovered.
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09/02/2008, 08:38 AM
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Good call Sk8r, thanks for the input. I just did a 20% water change last week (& the water parameters are looking good)so I was trying not to do 1 again if I didn't have to. The turkey baster is a good idea. Thanks again.
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Steve Current Tank Info: 46 gal bowfront, mixed reef, 2x250W current outer orbit w/4x39W T5 ,10 gal fuge....38 gallon aggressive FOWLR, 10 gallon sump. |
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