2 Tbl Carbon in Reactor...?

TRG100 · 02/25/2012, 09:27 AM

Just got my Carbon Reactor from BRS. According to the calculation for 27.5 gallons of water ( I have a 30 gallon tank, I took out 2.5 galons for the live rock and gravel) I only need 2 Tbl of Carbon...

Does this sound correct?

Never used a Reactor or Carbon before, just want to make sure I am using the Reef Calculator correct before I start this unit up.

Thanks!

Michael · 02/25/2012, 09:30 AM

To start with a couple of teaspoonfuls of carbon will be fine, I use a half litre (around a pint) of carbon in my 92 and run it 24-7 usually, as you get used to it and changing it out regually you can add more, in a 30 gallon I would use a quarter of a pint in an established system with soft corals, assuming you do keep soft corals.

TRG100 · 02/25/2012, 09:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Michael

To start with a couple of teaspoonfuls of carbon will be fine, I use a half litre (around a pint) of carbon in my 92 and run it 24-7 usually, as you get used to it and changing it out regually you can add more, in a 30 gallon I would use a quarter of a pint in an established system with soft corals, assuming you do keep soft corals.

Yes I have soft corals. Thanks for the tip.

02/25/2012, 09:27 AM	#1
TRG100 Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Somerset Township, NJ Posts: 101	2 Tbl Carbon in Reactor...? Just got my Carbon Reactor from BRS. According to the calculation for 27.5 gallons of water ( I have a 30 gallon tank, I took out 2.5 galons for the live rock and gravel) I only need 2 Tbl of Carbon... Does this sound correct? Never used a Reactor or Carbon before, just want to make sure I am using the Reef Calculator correct before I start this unit up. Thanks!

02/25/2012, 09:30 AM	#2
Michael NTTH Rookie Help Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Gloucester, England,UK Posts: 7,808 Blog Entries: 6	To start with a couple of teaspoonfuls of carbon will be fine, I use a half litre (around a pint) of carbon in my 92 and run it 24-7 usually, as you get used to it and changing it out regually you can add more, in a 30 gallon I would use a quarter of a pint in an established system with soft corals, assuming you do keep soft corals. __________________ 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)