active carbon/carbon media Question?

Discussion in 'Water Chemistry' started by libog2fish, Jan 2, 2011.

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  1. libog2fish

    libog2fish Fire Shrimp

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    Ok we'll I think this month I will be swapping out my bio pellets soon...
    I'll be putting back my carbon media in my reactor and adding a second reactor with some gfo...

    My question is what carbon do you guys recomend,i don't want to spend alot although i don't want to buy in little bottles as we'll...
    people tell me that buying pails of carbon is cheaper and will last you a longer peroid of time to re purchase agian...

    2nd Question is:
    how often should I be swapping out the carbon media?
     
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  3. 2in10

    2in10 Super Moderator

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    Bulk Reef Supply is a good place to go if you are going to buy in bulk. Change out the carbon every 2 weeks.