Polishing My Water

Steve... · #1 12-20-2012, 04:04 AM

Hi Everyone!

What methods could I use to make my water crystal clear? A UV will work but I don't like the idea of killing off the pods and beneficial organisms in my tank.

The Grizz · #2 12-20-2012, 04:07 AM

Carbon is made to clarify the water isn't it.

Or you could jump on the Chemipure bandwagon.

Proteus · #3 12-20-2012, 04:12 AM

Filter socks also

Steve... · #4 12-20-2012, 04:14 AM

I have the filter socks already... Where would I put carbon? Hope that wasn't a stupid question.

The Grizz · #5 12-20-2012, 04:16 AM

You can put it in a filter bag & run it passive or in a reactor in your sump.

Steve... · #6 12-20-2012, 04:18 AM

could I add the carbon in one of the filter socks?

The Grizz · #7 12-20-2012, 04:26 AM

I have never heard a yes or no to this question but I think you could just make sure the carbon is in a mesh bag made for carbon.

Anyone else have an opinion on this.

kien · #8 12-20-2012, 04:30 AM

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Originally Posted by The Grizz

I have never heard a yes or no to this question but I think you could just make sure the carbon is in a mesh bag made for carbon.

Anyone else have an opinion on this.

In theory I suppose you could but I would not recommend it. You'll probably get carbon bits stuck to your sock making it a pain to clean. Also, not sure if Steve was asking if it was OK to put carbon in a filter sock that's servicing the return line or not? I would definitely not put carbon in that sock :-)

The Grizz · #9 12-20-2012, 04:33 AM

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Originally Posted by kien

In theory I suppose you could but I would not recommend it. You'll probably get carbon bits stuck to your sock making it a pain to clean. Also, not sure if Steve was asking if it was OK to put carbon in a filter sock that's servicing the return line or not? I would definitely not put carbon in that sock :-)

Even in its own media bag? Not that I disagree with you Mr. K, I do prefer to run in a reactor myself for many reasons.

kien · #10 12-20-2012, 04:35 AM

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Originally Posted by The Grizz

Even in its own media bag? Not that I disagree with you Mr. K, I do prefer to run in a reactor myself for many reasons.

Oh yes good point. If it is in a media bag then you can pretty much put it anywhere you want I think. Not sure why you would want to put it in a sock if it is already in a media bag tho?