Carbon in your reef tank

JasonColtsFan · 10/19/2008, 07:18 AM

How many people run it, why do you or dont you?
I have heard both good and bad, some say no way others it is a must

returnofsid · 10/19/2008, 07:24 AM

I'm not sure what would be BAD about running carbon. It has many beneficial purposes, clarifying water, which allows more light penetration, cleaning any impurities out of the water, helping to remove chemicals that corals put off as part of their chemical warfare......etc. I don't think most run it 24/7 all the time, but some do.

Michael · 10/19/2008, 07:50 AM

i run it 24-7 and have done with this present tank and all the others ive had over 20 years or so, it keeps the water looking crystal clear and can keep many chemicals away from the tank as it absorbs vertually everything, including chemicals released from soft corals fighting for reef space, great stuff carbon, just avoid using it in hospital tanks as it will soak up medication

m2434 · 10/19/2008, 08:19 AM

Yes, great safegaurd. Helps eliminate possible toxins from the water column. Keeps the water clear and is great, cheap insurance.

Reef'in Colorado · 10/19/2008, 09:19 AM

I run it 24-7 as well. I have a filter sock full in my sump and try to replace it every ~45 days.

PaulieWalnuts · 10/19/2008, 11:00 AM

I started using renew form of carbon a few months ago, i like it because it does not leach phosphates back into the water....i use a two little fishes reactor and love it!

10/19/2008, 07:18 AM	#1
JasonColtsFan Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: McCordsville Posts: 97	Carbon in your reef tank How many people run it, why do you or dont you? I have heard both good and bad, some say no way others it is a must

10/19/2008, 07:50 AM	#3
Michael NTTH Rookie Help Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Gloucester, England,UK Posts: 7,808 Blog Entries: 6	i run it 24-7 and have done with this present tank and all the others ive had over 20 years or so, it keeps the water looking crystal clear and can keep many chemicals away from the tank as it absorbs vertually everything, including chemicals released from soft corals fighting for reef space, great stuff carbon, just avoid using it in hospital tanks as it will soak up medication __________________ 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)

10/19/2008, 08:19 AM	#4
m2434 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 2,171	Yes, great safegaurd. Helps eliminate possible toxins from the water column. Keeps the water clear and is great, cheap insurance. __________________ Our imagination is stretched to the utmost, not, as in fiction, to imagine things which are not really there, but just to comprehend those things which are there. ~Richard Feynman

10/19/2008, 07:24 AM	#2
returnofsid Registered Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Spokane, WA Posts: 3,852	I'm not sure what would be BAD about running carbon. It has many beneficial purposes, clarifying water, which allows more light penetration, cleaning any impurities out of the water, helping to remove chemicals that corals put off as part of their chemical warfare......etc. I don't think most run it 24/7 all the time, but some do.

10/19/2008, 09:19 AM	#5
Reef'in Colorado Reefer Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Frederick, Co. Posts: 934	I run it 24-7 as well. I have a filter sock full in my sump and try to replace it every ~45 days.

10/19/2008, 11:00 AM	#6
PaulieWalnuts Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: charlotte, nc Posts: 1,381	I started using renew form of carbon a few months ago, i like it because it does not leach phosphates back into the water....i use a two little fishes reactor and love it!