carbon

[batfire]

Is it common practise to use carbon in marine tanks ?

 

[IfoundNemo]

Yes. Alot of people use carbon in the canister and HOB filter. I use 4 bags in my Fluval 404 canister.

 

[theatrus]

Lots of people run carbon, but most of them don't leave it in continuously. Like a few days out of a month, or week, etc.

 

[seaham358]

I run it in my 125 for a month then take it out. I skip a few months and when the water looks dirty I toss it back in.

 

[SaltySteve]

When you remove the carbon what do you do, seal it in a container? Throw it away and use fresh stuff?
How lung till a guy has to bleach it etc
Thanx, I just put carbon in my tank. Made a huge difference!

 

[MarkW19]

Throw it away and replace it with fresh

 

[jackdp]

I run carbon 24/7, my 20 gallon has a mixture of soft and hard corals. I've found that removing the carbon for just a few days will make some of the LPS close up. The carbon keeps the chemical warfare in check. Just something to keep in mind if you're planning on a reef tank.