Fluval carbon packs - 2+ years old ok to use?

t5Nitro · 05/02/2010, 07:24 PM

I have 2 boxes of fluval activated carbon that I used to run in a fluval canister filter. They are probably over 2 years old. Are they still OK to use? I want to just rinse them and toss them into the sump.

reeftanknewbie · 05/05/2010, 09:40 PM

yes, carbon never goes bad just becomes exhausted when clogged with organics.

05/02/2010, 07:24 PM	#1
t5Nitro Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 4,384	Fluval carbon packs - 2+ years old ok to use? I have 2 boxes of fluval activated carbon that I used to run in a fluval canister filter. They are probably over 2 years old. Are they still OK to use? I want to just rinse them and toss them into the sump. __________________ ATI T5 club Current Tank Info: Left the hobby, looking to re-enter in the future

05/05/2010, 09:40 PM	#2
reeftanknewbie Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Effort PA Posts: 1,067	yes, carbon never goes bad just becomes exhausted when clogged with organics. __________________ 80 gallon Blue Line rimless tank, 40 gallon breeder sump, DIY ATS, SWC 160 cone skimmer, ocean revive LED. Current Tank Info: 80 gallon blue line rimless tank

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