Active Carbon - Page 4

cracker · 06-03-2006, 03:19 AM

I'm about to put some carbon in my sump, Do I rinse the stuff in ro/di water? The directions say tap water is ok. Also, I don't have any pantyhose around. I do have some of those mesh bootys from the hospital. I assume they are sterile. How much carbon for 200? I plan to rinse about 2 cups carbon and the sock in tap and stuff it between two baffle panels. I have pretty high flow so I think it will get good exposure.

Witfull · 06-03-2006, 06:25 AM

RO is better than tap water,,,will flush it clean without the carbon trying to clean the tap water,,,also RO will help flush any residue P04 from the carbon.

Woodstock · 06-03-2006, 08:18 AM

You will be surprised at how the carbon polishes the water! It only takes a very, very small amount of carbon (sorry couldnt' find the link..). Remove it after a few days since it gets exhausted very quickly.

cracker · 06-03-2006, 07:05 PM

Thanks ! I did rinse with tap and stuffed the sock with 2 cups of carbon pellets between 2 baffle panels. My HA garden is growing too well and need to take action! With the PO4 in carbon issue is it best to soak the carbon in ro ?

Woodstock · 06-03-2006, 07:10 PM

Yes.. soaking the carbon in ro/di will help remove the po4. Do you have room for some phosban or rowaphos? I would use phosban/rowaphos 24/7 and just use the carbon for a week every month or so...

cracker · 06-03-2006, 07:26 PM

I have lots of room and will look into the items you suggested.

Mad Mike · 06-05-2006, 05:22 PM

I read a great article last week naturaly I forgot to bookmark it, but the guy basicaly said a little carbon thru a nice slow flow pump goes a long way. Seemed to make sense.

Witfull · 06-06-2006, 11:31 PM

yep,,,,contact time

HowardW · 06-07-2006, 01:12 AM

I use small amounts of Seachem Matrix carbon on all my tanks in addition to Purigen. I believe the old wives tales on how carbon will strip out many of the trace elements and leach large amounts of phosphates are both false.

cracker · 06-07-2006, 01:38 AM

After 3 days ,I think my water looks more clear. Two cups in a 200 doesn't sound like anough to me. Just not sure.

Woodstock · 06-07-2006, 09:46 AM

That would be plenty of carbon for your 200. After a 3-5 days, replace it with 2 more cups of new carbon if you want.

SoliSteve · 06-08-2006, 08:46 AM

As Witty said, "yep,,,,contact time"! I use Chemi-Pure in my sump but less than what is recommended - start low/small and work your way up. Make sure you test the carbon ahead of time for possible phosphate leaching and surface area should be as large as possible. Locate your carbon source where your water first passes through filtering material to eliminate any large particulate matter adhering to where the media is maintained and maximizes the porosity of the carbon surface area that is available for filtration.

Boomer · 06-11-2006, 01:01 AM

How

I use small amounts of Seachem Matrix carbon on all my tanks in addition to Purigen. I believe the old wives tales on how carbon will strip out many of the trace elements and leach large amounts of phosphates are both false.

You have all of that correct, only I like lagrer amounts. Also, Matrix is the best GAC there is, if you want to pay the little extra. There are better carbons but not in this hobby

Craker

Me, on a 200, it would be at least a liter

and cleaing it once a week

cracker · 06-11-2006, 03:33 AM

Thanks Lots of methods used here. A liter is like over 4 cups! So washing it to extend it's usefulness would be helpful. How about rinsing and soaking in RO? Would it help to crunch it up a little ? It won't be as good as new but would give You a little more use out of it.

Boomer · 06-11-2006, 03:36 AM

Crack

How about rinsing and soaking in RO? Would it help to crunch it up a little ? It won't be as good as new but would give You a little more use out of it.

That is what I say to do way back in this thread

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06-03-2006, 03:19 AM	#46 (permalink)
cracker Acropora Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: North East Florida Posts: 1,787 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Active Carbon I'm about to put some carbon in my sump, Do I rinse the stuff in ro/di water? The directions say tap water is ok. Also, I don't have any pantyhose around. I do have some of those mesh bootys from the hospital. I assume they are sterile. How much carbon for 200? I plan to rinse about 2 cups carbon and the sock in tap and stuff it between two baffle panels. I have pretty high flow so I think it will get good exposure.

06-03-2006, 08:18 AM	#48 (permalink)
Woodstock The Wand Geek was here. ;) Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: North Carolina Posts: 24,164 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Active Carbon You will be surprised at how the carbon polishes the water! It only takes a very, very small amount of carbon (sorry couldnt' find the link..). Remove it after a few days since it gets exhausted very quickly. __________________ ~Doni Marie~ *GOT ICH???* *My Victorious Battle with ICH* 120 Reef Chronicle ~ *Breeding Picasso Clownfish~* *Massive 300 gal growout~* *My Anemone & Picasso Tank ~* *Picasso & Snowcasso for sale~* "Energy and persistence conquer all things." Benjamin Franklin __________________________________________________ ______________________________________________

06-03-2006, 07:05 PM	#49 (permalink)
cracker Acropora Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: North East Florida Posts: 1,787 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Active Carbon Thanks ! I did rinse with tap and stuffed the sock with 2 cups of carbon pellets between 2 baffle panels. My HA garden is growing too well and need to take action! With the PO4 in carbon issue is it best to soak the carbon in ro ?

06-03-2006, 07:10 PM	#50 (permalink)
Woodstock The Wand Geek was here. ;) Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: North Carolina Posts: 24,164 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Active Carbon Yes.. soaking the carbon in ro/di will help remove the po4. Do you have room for some phosban or rowaphos? I would use phosban/rowaphos 24/7 and just use the carbon for a week every month or so... __________________ ~Doni Marie~ *GOT ICH???* *My Victorious Battle with ICH* 120 Reef Chronicle ~ *Breeding Picasso Clownfish~* *Massive 300 gal growout~* *My Anemone & Picasso Tank ~* *Picasso & Snowcasso for sale~* "Energy and persistence conquer all things." Benjamin Franklin __________________________________________________ ______________________________________________

06-03-2006, 07:26 PM	#51 (permalink)
cracker Acropora Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: North East Florida Posts: 1,787 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Active Carbon I have lots of room and will look into the items you suggested.

06-05-2006, 05:22 PM	#52 (permalink)
Mad Mike Pistol Shrimp Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: LI, NY Posts: 272 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Active Carbon I read a great article last week naturaly I forgot to bookmark it, but the guy basicaly said a little carbon thru a nice slow flow pump goes a long way. Seemed to make sense.

06-07-2006, 01:12 AM	#54 (permalink)
HowardW Midas Blenny Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: IL Posts: 118 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Active Carbon I use small amounts of Seachem Matrix carbon on all my tanks in addition to Purigen. I believe the old wives tales on how carbon will strip out many of the trace elements and leach large amounts of phosphates are both false.

06-07-2006, 01:38 AM	#55 (permalink)
cracker Acropora Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: North East Florida Posts: 1,787 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Active Carbon After 3 days ,I think my water looks more clear. Two cups in a 200 doesn't sound like anough to me. Just not sure.

06-07-2006, 09:46 AM	#56 (permalink)
Woodstock The Wand Geek was here. ;) Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: North Carolina Posts: 24,164 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Active Carbon That would be plenty of carbon for your 200. After a 3-5 days, replace it with 2 more cups of new carbon if you want. __________________ ~Doni Marie~ *GOT ICH???* *My Victorious Battle with ICH* 120 Reef Chronicle ~ *Breeding Picasso Clownfish~* *Massive 300 gal growout~* *My Anemone & Picasso Tank ~* *Picasso & Snowcasso for sale~* "Energy and persistence conquer all things." Benjamin Franklin __________________________________________________ ______________________________________________

06-08-2006, 08:46 AM	#57 (permalink)
SoliSteve Limpet Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Rosemont, PA Posts: 136 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Active Carbon As Witty said, "yep,,,,contact time"! I use Chemi-Pure in my sump but less than what is recommended - start low/small and work your way up. Make sure you test the carbon ahead of time for possible phosphate leaching and surface area should be as large as possible. Locate your carbon source where your water first passes through filtering material to eliminate any large particulate matter adhering to where the media is maintained and maximizes the porosity of the carbon surface area that is available for filtration. __________________ Breeding Pair of Maroon Clowns Black Cap Basslet, Blue Hippo Tang Boulder Sized Bottle Brush Acro (a Garf Original) 10 SPS Corals (Acro's, Monti's) Encrusting Xenia, Red Chili Corals (2) Lettuce/Cabbage Corals (3) Waving Anthelia, 6" Green Pagoda 5-Year old Green/Red Cynarina Peppermint Shrimp Continue to support our efforts to save our reefs, educate our youth and preserve the hobby! Steve Bentz Secretary - MASNA www.masna.org

06-11-2006, 01:01 AM	#58 (permalink)
Boomer Reef Sanctuary's Mr. Wizard Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Duluth, Minnesota Posts: 2,276 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Active Carbon How I use small amounts of Seachem Matrix carbon on all my tanks in addition to Purigen. I believe the old wives tales on how carbon will strip out many of the trace elements and leach large amounts of phosphates are both false. You have all of that correct, only I like lagrer amounts. Also, Matrix is the best GAC there is, if you want to pay the little extra. There are better carbons but not in this hobby Craker Me, on a 200, it would be at least a liter and cleaing it once a week __________________ Boomer Want to Talk Chemistry ! The Reef Chemistry Forum Want to See More ! The Coral Realm If you See Me Running You Better Catch-Up An explosion can be defined as a loud noise, accompanied by the sudden going away of things, from a place where they use to be.

06-11-2006, 03:33 AM	#59 (permalink)
cracker Acropora Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: North East Florida Posts: 1,787 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Active Carbon Thanks Lots of methods used here. A liter is like over 4 cups! So washing it to extend it's usefulness would be helpful. How about rinsing and soaking in RO? Would it help to crunch it up a little ? It won't be as good as new but would give You a little more use out of it.

06-11-2006, 03:36 AM	#60 (permalink)
Boomer Reef Sanctuary's Mr. Wizard Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Duluth, Minnesota Posts: 2,276 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Active Carbon Crack How about rinsing and soaking in RO? Would it help to crunch it up a little ? It won't be as good as new but would give You a little more use out of it. That is what I say to do way back in this thread __________________ Boomer Want to Talk Chemistry ! The Reef Chemistry Forum Want to See More ! The Coral Realm If you See Me Running You Better Catch-Up An explosion can be defined as a loud noise, accompanied by the sudden going away of things, from a place where they use to be.

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