Is carbon safe in a planted tank?

[Nikko7287]

I keep hearing mixed things about carbon and planted tanks some say it's bad it takes out your ferts and such and some say they have been running it for years with no problem.

 

[Sk3lly]

I think its essential. Most plants need a carbon source for healthy growth

 

[BBradbury]

Using Chemical Medium

I keep hearing mixed things about carbon and planted tanks some say it's bad it takes out your ferts and such and some say they have been running it for years with no problem.

Hello Nik...

Carbon will remove medications, but I've never heard of it removing fertilizers. Anyway, if you change a lot of tank water and do it frequently, you never need to use carbon. The water changes do far more for the tank than chemical medium.

B

 

[Sk3lly]

BBradbury has given you the answer to your question. I misunderstood what you had asked. Sorry
I think what i said is still correct though, just not in response to what you were asking