| Re: Use of charcoal instate of active carbon
i would not use charcoal, nor would i re-use carbon. activated carbon has been baked at high temps (600-1200*F) to burn off inpurities and open up billions of pores. this gives it its superior surface area. A gram of activated carbon has a surface area in excess of 400 mē, For comparison, a tennis court is about 260 mē.
also by reef-grade carbon, cheaper brands use chemical activation. this means it was soaked in phosphates to charge it. this will cause leaching into your tank and feed algae.
spend a lil more, use sparingly and you will save in the long run.
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Originally Posted by Witfull  im the King of Rescues....i take adversity and turn it into a positive. | Welcome to my nightmare,
I think you're gonna like it,
I think you're gonna feel you belong.
A walk to vacation,
A necessary sedation,
You wanna feel at home cause' you belong.
i say this as my best advice to a beginner. do not,,,and i repeat,,,,,DO NOT look at my tank as an example....i have a well practised eye, decades of experience, and a trunkload of failures to allow me to force the issue and get away with things most cannot~
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