What brand of carbon do you use?

reefcam · 06/16/2004, 11:26 AM

I was wondering what are the brand of Activated Carbon do most use? Being that many brands claim to be Phosphate free, I know many have tested and have also found ones that claim Phosphate free do release phosphate.

So if you are using other brands, did you test the carbon for Phosphate?

Thanks
Jim

Rock Anemone · 06/16/2004, 11:29 AM

I use Chemi-Pure. Also, Black Diamond is a very popular choice amongst Marine Aquarists.

Rock Anemone

LVfishguy · 06/16/2004, 11:36 AM

I like Chemi pure in reef tanks if any at all...

TippyToeX · 06/16/2004, 11:39 AM

I use Balck Diamond. Happy with it thus far.

Trumpet12 · 06/16/2004, 11:46 AM

I use Black Diamond.

reefcam · 06/16/2004, 11:51 AM

The reason for the poll is because I just tested a new brand so to speak, and it tested 0.5ppm on my Salifert kit. Even though the box says Phosphate Free. I'll defer from naming the brand until I hear back from the company.

MattG · 06/16/2004, 11:53 AM

i use either kent or black diamond just depending on where i am ordering from and what they stock. my preference would be black diamond though.

s13silvia · 06/16/2004, 11:56 AM

there has been many topics on this already, here is just one

http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/sh...ht=what+carbon

reefkeeper1 · 06/16/2004, 11:56 AM

Black Diamond used to have a stay fresh plastic seal under the lid, but I've noticed with my last two jars of Black Diamond that there's no seal anymore - there's just the lid. I use Black Diamond because it was tested low to no phosphate in some old test, and it's priced well.

reefcam · 06/16/2004, 12:01 PM

s13silvia, thanks for the reference. Ahh, but there wasn't a poll.

j/k

Since PO4 has been a sensitive subject with me, I'm trying to find an inexpensive alternative to activated carbon and also use it in my RO/DI unit. I am currently packing Black Diamond in a refillable cartridge and using it as the carbon filtration in my RO/DI unit. So far so good, but can get costly over time.

Darrell Ward · 06/16/2004, 01:14 PM

I prefer Purigen over carbon.

reefcam · 06/16/2004, 01:37 PM

I've also heard that Purigen does an excellent job in clarifying water... how long do you keep it running?

AEALOVESHERGIRLS · 06/16/2004, 02:06 PM

I use Kent marine carbon. It's really big pieces, I love it!

salt lick · 06/16/2004, 03:17 PM

Black Diamond
no PO4 and good price/effectivness

mkpaulson · 06/16/2004, 03:50 PM

Balck Diamond

EmilyB · 06/16/2004, 03:52 PM

Seachem

aquaman67 · 06/16/2004, 03:53 PM

Kent Marine....

edsreef · 06/16/2004, 04:30 PM

Kent, also.

Darrell Ward · 06/16/2004, 04:39 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by reefcam
I've also heard that Purigen does an excellent job in clarifying water... how long do you keep it running?

Purigen will change color on you when it needs changing, so I just change it and leave it in 24/7. They say you can regenerate it, with bleach I think. I never tried it. Washing media with bleach for reuse in my tank scares me!

mcasiano · 06/16/2004, 05:35 PM

black diamond

kmk2307 · 06/16/2004, 06:01 PM

Kent Marine

RJSorensen · 06/16/2004, 06:08 PM

Black Diamond here . . .

masterswimmer · 06/16/2004, 06:10 PM

Black Diamond

Funny how what seems to be the #1 choice isn't even a choice in the poll.

reefcam · 06/16/2004, 07:48 PM

masterswimmer, I should have say the manufacturer and name. When I put down Marineland, I was referring to Black Diamond.

Sorry,
Jim

nanocat · 06/16/2004, 07:59 PM

Black Diamond here too.

View Poll Results: Carbon Brand do you use?
Marineland	71	36.04%
ESV	19	9.64%
Two Little Fishes	17	8.63%
Chemi-Pure	30	15.23%
Others	66	33.50%
Multiple Choice Poll. Voters: 197. You may not vote on this poll

06/16/2004, 11:29 AM	#2
Rock Anemone S.C.U.B.A. :) Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: California Posts: 7,674	I use Chemi-Pure. Also, Black Diamond is a very popular choice amongst Marine Aquarists. Rock Anemone __________________ Johnny Love Current Tank Info: <><

06/16/2004, 11:39 AM	#4
TippyToeX Premium Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 10,711	I use Balck Diamond. Happy with it thus far. __________________ -Amy-

06/16/2004, 11:53 AM	#7
MattG Premium Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Waco, TX Posts: 3,216	i use either kent or black diamond just depending on where i am ordering from and what they stock. my preference would be black diamond though. __________________ Matt Current Tank Info: 215 mixed reef

06/16/2004, 11:56 AM	#8
s13silvia Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: SoCal Posts: 2,744	there has been many topics on this already, here is just one http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/sh...ht=what+carbon __________________ Nam Current Tank Info: 30g Oceanic Cube, AquaC Remora skimmer, Aqua Medic Ocean Light 150w, Pan-World 50pxx, JBJ 1/5hp Artica Chiller

06/16/2004, 11:26 AM	#1
reefcam Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 800	What brand of carbon do you use? I was wondering what are the brand of Activated Carbon do most use? Being that many brands claim to be Phosphate free, I know many have tested and have also found ones that claim Phosphate free do release phosphate. So if you are using other brands, did you test the carbon for Phosphate? Thanks Jim

06/16/2004, 11:36 AM	#3
LVfishguy Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Steger,IL Posts: 542	I like Chemi pure in reef tanks if any at all...

06/16/2004, 11:46 AM	#5
Trumpet12 Premium Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Virginia Posts: 1,216	I use Black Diamond.

06/16/2004, 11:51 AM	#6
reefcam Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 800	The reason for the poll is because I just tested a new brand so to speak, and it tested 0.5ppm on my Salifert kit. Even though the box says Phosphate Free. I'll defer from naming the brand until I hear back from the company.

06/16/2004, 11:56 AM	#9
reefkeeper1 Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Mountain View, CA Posts: 990	Black Diamond used to have a stay fresh plastic seal under the lid, but I've noticed with my last two jars of Black Diamond that there's no seal anymore - there's just the lid. I use Black Diamond because it was tested low to no phosphate in some old test, and it's priced well.

06/16/2004, 12:01 PM	#10
reefcam Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 800	s13silvia, thanks for the reference. Ahh, but there wasn't a poll. j/k Since PO4 has been a sensitive subject with me, I'm trying to find an inexpensive alternative to activated carbon and also use it in my RO/DI unit. I am currently packing Black Diamond in a refillable cartridge and using it as the carbon filtration in my RO/DI unit. So far so good, but can get costly over time.

06/16/2004, 01:14 PM	#11
Darrell Ward Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Western North Carolina Posts: 119	I prefer Purigen over carbon.

06/16/2004, 01:37 PM	#12
reefcam Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 800	I've also heard that Purigen does an excellent job in clarifying water... how long do you keep it running?

06/16/2004, 02:06 PM	#13
AEALOVESHERGIRLS Premium Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Michigan Posts: 4,514	I use Kent marine carbon. It's really big pieces, I love it! __________________ Mom of three beautiful girls, Irish dance teacher and Proud Gaelic speaker! Current Tank Info: 90 Gallon Sumpless

06/16/2004, 03:17 PM	#14
salt lick Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Tehachapi, CA Posts: 415	Black Diamond no PO4 and good price/effectivness

06/16/2004, 03:50 PM	#15
mkpaulson Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: port republic,va Posts: 57	Balck Diamond __________________ mark Current Tank Info: 210 aga

06/16/2004, 03:52 PM	#16
EmilyB Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Calgary, AB Posts: 192	Seachem __________________ Right now I'm having amnesia and deja vu at the same time. I think I've forgotten this before. -- Steven Wright Current Tank Info: 230g Reef, 67g FOWLR reef, 33g lowlight

06/16/2004, 03:53 PM	#17
aquaman67 Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Tennessee Posts: 7,629	Kent Marine....

06/16/2004, 04:30 PM	#18
edsreef Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Ohio Posts: 912	Kent, also.

06/16/2004, 05:35 PM	#20
mcasiano Registered Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Phila.,PA Posts: 7	black diamond

06/16/2004, 06:01 PM	#21
kmk2307 Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Tuscaloosa, AL Posts: 5,110	Kent Marine

06/16/2004, 06:08 PM	#22
RJSorensen Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Near Tin Cup WY. Posts: 340	Black Diamond here . . . __________________ "Got Salt?" Current Tank Info: 180/55/29

06/16/2004, 06:10 PM	#23
masterswimmer Registered Member. Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: East of the Mississippi, north of the mason dixon line Posts: 3,255	Black Diamond Funny how what seems to be the #1 choice isn't even a choice in the poll. __________________ I said, "look honey, we paid the mortgage and we have all this money left over for the tank." Her response confused me. She said we still needed to buy food and pay the utilities. Current Tank Info: 75 10ecor, SLS TEK 6 x 54w T-5, Lifereef sump & VS2-24" skimmer, 15 gal. AGA fuge

06/16/2004, 07:48 PM	#24
reefcam Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 800	masterswimmer, I should have say the manufacturer and name. When I put down Marineland, I was referring to Black Diamond. Sorry, Jim

06/16/2004, 07:59 PM	#25
nanocat Moved On Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Huntington Beach Posts: 2,678	Black Diamond here too.