Activated Carbon in a reactor

Marshall O · Jul 8, 2012

Mr. Bill said: ↑

Different manufacturers use different types of carbon as well as different methods of activation. For that reason, cheap carbon may have a tendency to leach phosphate into saltwater, which would be counter-productive. You'll need to ensure that you're getting a good reef-grade carbon, and that it's granular, not pelleted.
Click to expand...

Good points; HydroCarbon 2 meets those criteria, which is another reason I liked it.

redwhitechem · Jul 18, 2016

nc208082 said: ↑

OK i am just trying to get some more information on this because i find it is lacking on this particular subject. Lots of info on using it passively(toss it in the sump). So I know turnover rate is supposed to be enough that the carbon doesn't move and allows stuff to sit and not move.

I have read some places saying hook up gfo or phosphate or something before the carbon to remove most stuff before it hits the carbon.
*is this true? what about if you have carbon in a reactor alone?

Next is there a specific type of carbon that is better to use in a reactor, I've seen lots of people use brs carbon but also seen stuff like brightwell aquatics carbonit-p. Would the brightwells be safe to use in a reactor? Yes, no, Why? Also what would be a good time frame for changing. The bottles say different things like use for 2 hours, or 24 hours or discard at end of month or should i change it every 6 weeks or so like the gfo?

Thanks in advance for anyones insight/ help.
Nick
Click to expand...

I change it once a month. Run it passively in the sump. Clean it every day by shaking the bag a few times to get any detritus off the carbon.

Log in or Sign up

Activated Carbon in a reactor

Marshall O Giant Squid

redwhitechem Plankton

Log in or Sign up

Activated Carbon in a reactor

Marshall O Giant Squid

redwhitechem Plankton

Useful Searches