Carbon filter media in planted tank?

[woofwoofgrrl]

As I proceed further into having a planted tank, I read somewhere that one should not use activated carbon media with a planted tank. The reasoning was that it filters out some of the nutrients the plants would use. What is the general consensus and experience regarding this?

Thanks!

 

[fort384]

Carbon shouldn't be needed and shouldn't be used in a planted tank except to remove meds after treatment. Some trace elements are filtered by carbon that are beneficial to plants.

 

[Crepe]

It isn't going to be a big deal. But you really shouldn't be using carbon unless you're clearing up medicines or you've just set up a tank and are trying to clear your water. Carbon gets clogged up in a week at which point is useless. Your water should be nice and crystal clear even without the use of carbon.

 

[mfdrookie516]

Not to but in agreement with the others, carbon is just a waste of money unless you're using it for a specific purpose.

 

[RamCichlidLover]

 

[woofwoofgrrl]

Thanks!