Activated charcoal (AC) with SPS or not?

ssavader · 09/29/2007, 01:37 PM

Could I get some comments on the use of AC with SPS? Do you want nutrients for the SPS to consume or do you want these "impurities" removed? Thanks.

Gary Majchrzak · 09/29/2007, 04:24 PM

do a search using GAC

(granular activated carbon)

aurora · 09/29/2007, 05:17 PM

I use activated carbon periodically not so much to remove "impurities" since a healthy SPS system should be fairly clean. I think the carbon really help with water clarity and improving light penetration especially if you have a deep tank. The added benefit of any harmful organic waste is an added bonus. A few days after running carbon, I believe my tank looks a bit clearer and my coral seems happier. I beleve this is because they are getting a bit more light.

NewSchool04 · 09/29/2007, 07:02 PM

I run carbon 24/7 in my phosban reactor.

NewSchool04 · 09/29/2007, 07:08 PM

double post . .

ssavader · 09/29/2007, 07:24 PM

Thanks for your input!

09/29/2007, 01:37 PM	#1
ssavader Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Carmel, IN (Indianapolis suburb) Posts: 953	Activated charcoal (AC) with SPS or not? Could I get some comments on the use of AC with SPS? Do you want nutrients for the SPS to consume or do you want these "impurities" removed? Thanks. __________________ Scott

09/29/2007, 04:24 PM	#2
Gary Majchrzak Team RC Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Rochester, NY Posts: 41,560	do a search using GAC (granular activated carbon) __________________ over 24 years experience with multiple types of marine aquarium systems see Upstate Reef Society Forum on RC and FB GOOGLE JUNIOR'S REEF Current Tank Info: 84x24x30 265g reef past TOTM honors

09/29/2007, 07:02 PM	#4
NewSchool04 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Go Bears! Posts: 7,629	I run carbon 24/7 in my phosban reactor. __________________ 180 w/ Tek 8 bulb T5 fixture 2 6105 Tunze w/ 7095 controller Tunze Wave Box

09/29/2007, 07:08 PM	#5
NewSchool04 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Go Bears! Posts: 7,629	double post . . __________________ 180 w/ Tek 8 bulb T5 fixture 2 6105 Tunze w/ 7095 controller Tunze Wave Box

09/29/2007, 07:24 PM	#6
ssavader Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Carmel, IN (Indianapolis suburb) Posts: 953	Thanks for your input! __________________ Scott

09/29/2007, 05:17 PM	#3
aurora Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Rockville, MD Posts: 612	I use activated carbon periodically not so much to remove "impurities" since a healthy SPS system should be fairly clean. I think the carbon really help with water clarity and improving light penetration especially if you have a deep tank. The added benefit of any harmful organic waste is an added bonus. A few days after running carbon, I believe my tank looks a bit clearer and my coral seems happier. I beleve this is because they are getting a bit more light.