Carbon

[Leon]

Hi all just wanting some thoughts on your dealings with using carbon i run it at the moment for 24hrs once a week in my external filter as this is what i was told to do. but reading on other threads pepole run it for 3/4 weeks at a time then change it. also all i know about what it does is that it polish your water and thats it.So was after some more info off you all please

[brian waller]

Hi all just wanting some thoughts on your dealings with using carbon i run it at the moment for 24hrs once a week in my external filter as this is what i was told to do. but reading on other threads pepole run it for 3/4 weeks at a time then change it. also all i know about what it does is that it polish your water and thats it.So was after some more info off you all please

Hi leon,carbon can be used to remove toxic compounds produced by soft corals for the purpose of chemical warfare against rival species,and you can use it to clear up any discoloration of the tank water.[yellowing.]
You must change it about every 4-6weeks because it will unload all the adsorbed toxins back into your tank water.


brian.

[Leon]

thanks for the reply brian

[Chris, Reef Ranch]

Use only Reef Carbon (New Era, Rowa or Kent). If you have problem with ORP run it in your external for 24 hours only then place the bag behind the reef for a month. Change the bag behind the reef every month to maintain a good ORP. Forcing water through carbon will remove trace elements.


Chris