carbon

Reefer769 · 03-20-2005, 11:01 PM

i run carbon in a sock connected to the end of the overflow thats sitting in my sump. It can get pretty difficult to replace this stuff every 2-4 weeks. So i was thinking can i just totaly remove the sock, and add a HOB carbon filter in the sump? This would makes things MUCH easier, im just not sure if its a good idea.

**Poseidon** · 03-20-2005, 11:36 PM

Sure, just make sure that is the only thing in the filter...

I use the HAgen Aqua Clear 300 bags, they fit perfect in my overflow....

orion25 · 03-21-2005, 01:39 AM

If you are going to use a HOB filter with only Carbon in it you are still going to be diligent in the carbon replacement. If you slack you can introduce nitrates with ease. I had a HOB on my tank and removed it for 3 bags of carbon in the sump. I change one of these bags every month.

Reefer769 · 03-21-2005, 05:15 PM

would i just be able to put a bag of carbon right in the overflow?

picture attached:

***Reefland*** · 03-21-2005, 05:23 PM

Don't see any reason not too.

Especially if this would allow you to change your carbin out more frequently.

Reefer769 · 03-21-2005, 06:09 PM

yea it definetly would, becuase i just spent 30 mins scooping out carbon from the bottom of my sump, becuase it somehow got out of the sock. I never liked the idea of having a sock on the end of the overflow in the sump becuase it was so hard to replace. From now on im just gunna fill a sock up half way with carbon, and place it directly into the overflow box. I also had one question. Will it be ok if there is still a few peices of carbon(old) down in the sump? becuase i just couldnt get to all of it.

Reefer769 · 03-23-2005, 04:20 PM

any help on this one?

**Poseidon** · 03-23-2005, 10:49 PM

Ya.. it will be fine

Elmo18 · 03-24-2005, 01:49 AM

Would be fine. I would rinse out the bag too time to time, as particles may get clogged in it.

But it does make it easier for ya to change it

- Elmo

03-20-2005, 11:01 PM	#1
Reefer769 Mayor Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Chicago Posts: 908	carbon i run carbon in a sock connected to the end of the overflow thats sitting in my sump. It can get pretty difficult to replace this stuff every 2-4 weeks. So i was thinking can i just totaly remove the sock, and add a HOB carbon filter in the sump? This would makes things MUCH easier, im just not sure if its a good idea. __________________ “Emancipate yourselves from mental slavery, none but ourselves can free our minds!”

03-20-2005, 11:36 PM	#2
Poseidon Moderator Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Swartz Creek, MI Posts: 6,366	Sure, just make sure that is the only thing in the filter... I use the HAgen Aqua Clear 300 bags, they fit perfect in my overflow.... __________________ Need a Photographer? Just say NO to CRABS Mike

03-21-2005, 01:39 AM	#3
orion25 Council Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Huntsville, AL, USA Posts: 383	If you are going to use a HOB filter with only Carbon in it you are still going to be diligent in the carbon replacement. If you slack you can introduce nitrates with ease. I had a HOB on my tank and removed it for 3 bags of carbon in the sump. I change one of these bags every month. __________________ Don't sweat the petty things and don't pet the sweaty things.

03-21-2005, 05:15 PM	#4
Reefer769 Mayor Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Chicago Posts: 908	would i just be able to put a bag of carbon right in the overflow? picture attached: Attached Thumbnails __________________ “Emancipate yourselves from mental slavery, none but ourselves can free our minds!”

03-21-2005, 05:23 PM	#5
*Reefland* Owner Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Bardstown, KY Posts: 13,046	Don't see any reason not too. Especially if this would allow you to change your carbin out more frequently. __________________ Scott Z. 75 Gallon Reef Log Powered by Reefland's Personal Online Aquarium Log

03-21-2005, 06:09 PM	#6
Reefer769 Mayor Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Chicago Posts: 908	yea it definetly would, becuase i just spent 30 mins scooping out carbon from the bottom of my sump, becuase it somehow got out of the sock. I never liked the idea of having a sock on the end of the overflow in the sump becuase it was so hard to replace. From now on im just gunna fill a sock up half way with carbon, and place it directly into the overflow box. I also had one question. Will it be ok if there is still a few peices of carbon(old) down in the sump? becuase i just couldnt get to all of it. __________________ “Emancipate yourselves from mental slavery, none but ourselves can free our minds!”

03-23-2005, 04:20 PM	#7
Reefer769 Mayor Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Chicago Posts: 908	any help on this one? __________________ “Emancipate yourselves from mental slavery, none but ourselves can free our minds!”

03-23-2005, 10:49 PM	#8
Poseidon Moderator Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Swartz Creek, MI Posts: 6,366	Ya.. it will be fine __________________ Need a Photographer? Just say NO to CRABS Mike

03-24-2005, 01:49 AM	#9
Elmo18 Governor Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 1,514	Would be fine. I would rinse out the bag too time to time, as particles may get clogged in it. But it does make it easier for ya to change it - Elmo

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