Should I do it! (removing carbon)

[RocketSeason]

Well, I wanna do something to try and elimate nitrates and increase my skimmers efficentcy. I am sick of my water stewing in its own gunk.

I think that it may be time to remove the carbon from my canister filter.

what do you say?

 

[phases99]

I haven't used carbon for the last 2 months or so and haven't noticed any difference. You should not see a decrease in nitrates unless you replace your carbon infrequently. Your skimmer may be a little more busy.

 

[stusclan]

I finally removed my carbon last night. My skimmer is working a little better today. Give it a try - I got tired of changing it every week or so.

 

[lando]

I run carbon for one week a month. I do notice a difference in skimmer production when I do not have carbon in. I have not noticed a change in nitrates.