Carbon bad???

[parkersmomma2]

I've heard a lot lately that putting using carbon as part of your media filtration is bad. I don't use it, but am still not sure WHY its bad?

 

[Ryleyman]

I've heard a lot lately that putting using carbon as part of your media filtration is bad. I don't use it, but am still not sure WHY its bad?

I use it and my fish are fine don't worry about it:

 

[obscurereef]

Don't know why it would be bad...maybe they didn't change it out and it became mush? It absorbs toxins and color, making the water clean and clear.

 

[Beengirl]

Carbons not bad. Clears water, removes water discoloration and odors. Carbon should be changed every month, though. If using chemipure, can be changed very 2-3 months. It not an absolute necessity, some people don't use it at all.

 

[George9]

Carbon isn't bad. It just isn't needed in your filter as your "everyday" filtration IMO. I'd only use it when removing meds, odors, ect.