dmolavi
Aquarium Advice Addict
I've been doing a little more research on carbon, and after seeing the latest BRS TV episode on the topic, can't help but wonder if the stuff that's preloaded in the MarineLand cartridges (for the Penguin HOBs) is really worth the plastic it's encased in. I'm thinking not.
I was wondering if anyone has used either MarineLand's Black Diamond carbon, BRS's ROX 0.8, Fluval's UltraCarbon, or SeaChem's Matrix Carbon, and if so, have you noticed any substantial difference in your water quality?
I currently run 2 Penguin 200 HOBs each with a single cartridge in them (plus purigen and a 50 micron pad). My water quality is excellent (nitrates finally coming in line, phosphates at or close to zero, along with 0 nitrites and ammonia), so would the potentially extra expense be worth it for my tank?
I was wondering if anyone has used either MarineLand's Black Diamond carbon, BRS's ROX 0.8, Fluval's UltraCarbon, or SeaChem's Matrix Carbon, and if so, have you noticed any substantial difference in your water quality?
I currently run 2 Penguin 200 HOBs each with a single cartridge in them (plus purigen and a 50 micron pad). My water quality is excellent (nitrates finally coming in line, phosphates at or close to zero, along with 0 nitrites and ammonia), so would the potentially extra expense be worth it for my tank?