reef carbon question

briantson · 02/13/2006, 09:45 AM

I know that reef carbon removes impurities, but does it also remove calcium and other essential elements from the water as well?
Thanks

REV · 02/13/2006, 10:07 AM

Can't say for sure, but I have some essential elements (additive) and it says to stop the use of carbon when you add it...

integlikewhoa · 02/13/2006, 11:44 AM

I havent heard of removeing calcium but it does remove some essential elements. Its been debated before and has found usesing does more good then harm. So use it off and on to spread out results. But im sure most will tell you to use it.

bhdmc · 02/13/2006, 12:48 PM

Carbon will remove The Good, The Bad and The Ugly.

zimmy1979 · 02/13/2006, 12:52 PM

And that is why I plan to use it one week out of the month.

143gadgets · 02/13/2006, 01:01 PM

I have used it since the start of my tank with no ill effects.

LivingTropicals · 02/13/2006, 01:47 PM

I also have used it since the start of my 180 with no ill affects.

J_Geisinger000 · 02/13/2006, 05:08 PM

I run it 24/7 in a reactor on my setup and works great

02/13/2006, 09:45 AM	#1
briantson Moved On Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 64	reef carbon question I know that reef carbon removes impurities, but does it also remove calcium and other essential elements from the water as well? Thanks

02/13/2006, 10:07 AM	#2
REV Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Alabama Posts: 394	Can't say for sure, but I have some essential elements (additive) and it says to stop the use of carbon when you add it... __________________ John Doe Current Tank Info: 72 reef

02/13/2006, 11:44 AM	#3
integlikewhoa Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Arcadia, CA Posts: 1,381	I havent heard of removeing calcium but it does remove some essential elements. Its been debated before and has found usesing does more good then harm. So use it off and on to spread out results. But im sure most will tell you to use it. __________________ I think of one later. Current Tank Info: 28G JBJ Nano for sale

02/13/2006, 12:48 PM	#4
bhdmc Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: New York Posts: 956	Carbon will remove The Good, The Bad and The Ugly.

02/13/2006, 12:52 PM	#5
zimmy1979 Premium Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: City of Angels Posts: 405	And that is why I plan to use it one week out of the month.

02/13/2006, 01:01 PM	#6
143gadgets Moved On Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 3,151	I have used it since the start of my tank with no ill effects.

02/13/2006, 01:47 PM	#7
LivingTropicals Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Southern California Posts: 231	I also have used it since the start of my 180 with no ill affects.

02/13/2006, 05:08 PM	#8
J_Geisinger000 Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: United States P.A. Posts: 748	I run it 24/7 in a reactor on my setup and works great