Carbon Poll

Pomme · 02-01-2004, 01:40 PM

How long do you use carbon for if ever?

**Poseidon** · 02-01-2004, 03:25 PM

Actually mine is in the overflow before it gets to the sump. I use it mostly for its Odor removing properties, and change the bag once a month when I do a water change.

Pomme · 02-01-2004, 03:57 PM

do any of you guys use polyfilters as well?

RadioPlay · 02-04-2004, 12:31 PM

I thought it was bad to run carbon 24/7 because it will pull useful bacteria out of your tank. Any thoughts?
Ryan

**scubadude** · 02-17-2004, 09:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pomme

do any of you guys use polyfilters as well?

Yeah but only cuz i didnt have room for a micron sock on my return into my sump....I guess a micron sock could be considered a polyfilter too though. I dont think that they are always needed but if things are gonna get stirred around I think its always a good idea. Another thing I would like to say about polyfilters and micron socks is that its very important to rinse them very good before putting them on your system as they will make your skimmer go nuts sumtimes.

irishjabba · 02-18-2004, 05:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RadioPlay

I thought it was bad to run carbon 24/7 because it will pull useful bacteria out of your tank. Any thoughts?
Ryan

Nope, it doesn't remove bacteria...in fact the surface of the carbon will actually accumulate nitrifying bacteria over time. Some people don't like to use carbon because some brands can leach phosphate into the water, which can cause micro algae growth.
I use it 24x7, as it removes a lot of organic material from the tank.

**golfish** · 02-22-2004, 08:12 PM

I run it once a month for a few days if needed. I might not run it for months and then I'll run it for a few weeks. I guess what I'm saying is I only run it when I feel I need to. Maybe a macro when nuts or the tanks looking yellow.

Leddy · 02-22-2004, 09:17 PM

i use it when the tank is cloudy, or to take out some of the odor. i'd say for a week once a month. put it in my 330, and sometimes in the HOT mag. canister.

leddy

philip711 · 12-31-2004, 03:53 PM

I been running carbon since day one, my reef is 10 old, all types of corals with no problem.

Samper · 01-03-2005, 10:55 PM

I voted bag in sump but really it's more like in panty hose tacked to the wall floating in the display and in a small cartridge filter 24/7.

View Poll Results: How long do you use carbon for?
24/7 in bag in sump	34	42.50%
24/7 in canister filter	19	23.75%
24/7 in fluidised filter	8	10.00%
3 days a month in sump	9	11.25%
3 days a month in canister filter	0	0%
3 days a month in fluidised filter	0	0%
Never	10	12.50%
Voters: 80. You may not vote on this poll

02-01-2004, 01:40 PM	#1
Pomme Council Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Cornwall/Southampton, England Posts: 319	Carbon Poll How long do you use carbon for if ever?

02-01-2004, 03:25 PM	#2
Poseidon Moderator Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Swartz Creek, MI Posts: 6,358	Actually mine is in the overflow before it gets to the sump. I use it mostly for its Odor removing properties, and change the bag once a month when I do a water change. __________________ Need a Photographer? Just say NO to CRABS Mike

12-31-2004, 03:53 PM	#9
philip711 Tenant Join Date: May 2001 Location: Hurricane Alley Posts: 86	I been running carbon since day one, my reef is 10 old, all types of corals with no problem. __________________ http://community.webtv.net/swt1968/MyLittleOceanReef

01-03-2005, 10:55 PM	#10
Samper Contributing Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Arkansas Posts: 3,761	I voted bag in sump but really it's more like in panty hose tacked to the wall floating in the display and in a small cartridge filter 24/7. __________________ Keep your heart pure conceive your own dreams Respect your fellow man the earth and the trees.

02-01-2004, 03:57 PM	#3
Pomme Council Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Cornwall/Southampton, England Posts: 319	do any of you guys use polyfilters as well?

02-04-2004, 12:31 PM	#4
RadioPlay Tenant Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Fargo Posts: 72	I thought it was bad to run carbon 24/7 because it will pull useful bacteria out of your tank. Any thoughts? Ryan

02-22-2004, 08:12 PM	#7
golfish Moderator Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Alta Loma,Ca Posts: 2,943	I run it once a month for a few days if needed. I might not run it for months and then I'll run it for a few weeks. I guess what I'm saying is I only run it when I feel I need to. Maybe a macro when nuts or the tanks looking yellow.

02-22-2004, 09:17 PM	#8
Leddy Council Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: right now NM, originally from RI Posts: 276	i use it when the tank is cloudy, or to take out some of the odor. i'd say for a week once a month. put it in my 330, and sometimes in the HOT mag. canister. leddy

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