CARBON
 

Hi wanna put carbon into my sump and was wondering whats the best stuff to use and how long does it last before u have to change it?????

I would say that chemi pure is the best and ive been told it will last up to 6months.

carbon usually lasts around 48 hrs that is the active stuff, now that is what i have read and heard.

But honesty i think if you have a huge bio load it's not going to be as good as a small bio load, i thought it's supposed to take out the smell and theyellowing in the water...



mike

I personally run Kent Carbon 24/7, and I change it bi-monthly. Another good brand that I've heard is Black Diamond by Marineland I believe. Some people believe in using carbon and use it religously, and some people feel it is unnecessary. I find that it does remove the oder and will probably take out some of the chemicals that corals release as their defense mechanism.

So if I put some carbon in a bag in my sump will that be OK, or do you need to try and make the water flow directly through it?

I have mine in my girlfriends old pantyhose...just don't tell her :mrgreen:

I've read somewhere that carbon works best in canister type filters and stuff.

I run my carbon 24/7 in 2 hagen 802 powerhead filters. I change it every 3 or 4 days.

I run about 2 cups of carbon in a bag in the sump. I change it once a month.

thanks for all the response's just GREAT :D ya i wanted to cut the smell of my sump and also make my water a lil more clear. Just awsome guys thanks a million :mrgreen:

Hello,

Just curious, what size is your tank and what skimmer are you using?

Titus