Buckfins
Aquarium Advice Freak
"Carbon only lasts 7 days, and isn't necessary or desirable in the planted tank
do NOT run carbon/charcoal in your filter. It will strip out certain trace nutrients in the water...nutrients the plants need. In a densley planted tank, the plants are a big part of your filtration system. Plus, carbon only lasts 7 days, and it's primary purpose is removing medications, and odors from the water. A properly maintained planted tank will have a slight 'earthy' smell. If the tank stinks like fish, you're not keeping up on water changes and/or may be over-stocked. "
This is true? So I can run my filters without carbon? My tank is heavily planted. I don't know if I want an "earthy smell" in my living room though...lol
do NOT run carbon/charcoal in your filter. It will strip out certain trace nutrients in the water...nutrients the plants need. In a densley planted tank, the plants are a big part of your filtration system. Plus, carbon only lasts 7 days, and it's primary purpose is removing medications, and odors from the water. A properly maintained planted tank will have a slight 'earthy' smell. If the tank stinks like fish, you're not keeping up on water changes and/or may be over-stocked. "
This is true? So I can run my filters without carbon? My tank is heavily planted. I don't know if I want an "earthy smell" in my living room though...lol