Carbon?

Discussion in 'Water Chemistry' started by missionsix, Apr 24, 2008.

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Do you use carbon?

Poll closed Apr 28, 2008.

  1. All the time

    14 vote(s)
    82.4%

  2. Twice a month

    0 vote(s)
    0.0%

  3. Once a month

    1 vote(s)
    5.9%

  4. Never

    2 vote(s)
    11.8%

  5. In case of an emergency

    0 vote(s)
    0.0%
Multiple votes are allowed.
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  1. luvreefs23

    luvreefs23 Millepora

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    Yup, im sticking to the mystery bag as long as they make it.
     
    luvreefs23, Apr 24, 2008
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  2. inwall75

    inwall75 Giant Squid

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    Carbon is chemical filtration...pure and simple. If used improperly it could be mechanical filtration because it is catching a whole lot of detritus or if it is left in too long it can become biological filtration because bacterial biofilms have had enough time to block the adsorption pores. Carbon is even more porous than live rock....by a long shot.
     
    inwall75, Apr 24, 2008
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  3. phoenixhieghts

    phoenixhieghts Panda Puffer

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    I run it 24/7. I really think that the benefits out weigh any negatives.
    It makes your water clear, removes bad smells, removes any toxins released by reef and im sure there are other benefits on top of those.
     
    phoenixhieghts, Apr 25, 2008
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  4. amcarrig

    amcarrig Super Moderator

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    I run it 24/7. Always have, always will. :)
     
    amcarrig, Apr 25, 2008
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  5. aquaboy

    aquaboy Panda Puffer

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    I didnt change my carbon for a month once and you could really see the decline, once replaced, tank looked beautiful again :D
     
    aquaboy, Apr 25, 2008
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  6. jcdillin

    jcdillin Spaghetti Worm

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    After I started running I noticed the water becoming more clear, but I run it mainly because I don't do water changes and I want to pick up anything the refugium misses.
     
    jcdillin, Apr 25, 2008
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  7. BaxterS80

    BaxterS80 Pajama Cardinal

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    I run Chemi-pure or Seachem Seagel all of the time...
     
    BaxterS80, Apr 25, 2008
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