Yellowish tint to water

Discussion in 'Water Chemistry' started by PierceEye, Nov 28, 2009.

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  1. PierceEye

    PierceEye Aiptasia Anemone

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    Do I leave carbon in all the time?

    I was under the idea that you don't run carbon 24/7?
     
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  3. Dingo

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    its up to you... yes or no!
    Not only does it pull out bad molecules but it also brings out some good molecules ;)

    personally, i run it 24/7
     
  4. PierceEye

    PierceEye Aiptasia Anemone

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    Do you run any mecahnical filtration other than your skimmer? I do not run a sump.
     
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    Dingo Giant Squid

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    for filtration i have carbon, a beefy skimmer, and the live rock.
     
  6. PierceEye

    PierceEye Aiptasia Anemone

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    Ok same here....
    How often are you changing the carbon?

    Many Thanks by the way!
     
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    usually once a month... sometimes five weeks.

    My water quality is pristine so I guess this is working just fine lol
     
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  9. PierceEye

    PierceEye Aiptasia Anemone

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    Thanks

    How big and how old is your tank?
     
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    Amen to that!

    Glad to see you back CR.