How can you run a reef tank without using carbon ?

[Samw]

I put carbon in the skimmer cup. Does a good job of eliminating skimmate smell in the room.

Originally Posted by Casey8

Huh ... how come I never thought of it. Yes, it must be from the skimmer cup. It is extremely stinky whenever I open the lid. I should blame Rick who sold me a VERY GOOD skimmer and who is the second one to blame for letting me buy this stinky skimmer ?

[Casey8]

Originally Posted by Samw

I put carbon in the skimmer cup. Does a good job of eliminating skimmate smell in the room.

Wow, can I just put it straight inside the skimmer cup ?

By the way, special thanks to Rick who sold me a stinky skimmer