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Old 05-14-2014, 12:54 PM
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Originally Posted by Timbits View Post
I think it helps keep the water clean and clear probably the same way as running carbon in a reef tank.

Adding carbon to shipping bags is especially important because with such a small amount of water, it can foul pretty quickly and therefore harm the coral/fish so you want to keep it as clean as possible.
I was asking because I was thinking it wouldn't be effective. Carbon needs flow to be effective. Would the small amount of water still benefit from carbon just sitting there, potentially absorbing contaminants?

I'm not doubting it, just curious to the facts. I live 8 hours from the closest LFS and hobbiests and take bags full of corals monthly with me. If there is a way to improve the shipping process, I want to know about it lol
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