Active Carbon - Page 5

cracker · 06-11-2006, 04:21 AM

I knew I had read that somewhere!

Posts 13 thru 16 of this thread

Cartman89 · 06-12-2006, 12:43 PM

Yup I run carbon 24/7. I think it's need to run carbon if you have a shark.

BigAl07 · 04-19-2007, 03:44 PM

Anyone using Chemi-pure now?

kyrie_eleison · 07-03-2007, 09:07 AM

I run carbon ALL the time (24/7/365) just like Cartman. I don't know why anyone wouldn't. IF any of you "true" reefers out there change at least 10% of your water once a week; there is NO reason you shouldn't run it all the time.

For those of you who only run it periodically or when your water starts to turn yellow/brown in colour, you should consider the pros/cons of using carbon more often if not--nonstop. There are more pros than cons.

Yes, carbon does remove trace elements out of the water; BUT there IS no proof that alot of those trace elements are truly necessary for coral skeletal growth and as a matter of fact IF you change your water once a week like a good little "reefer" those elements are automatically replenished.

Yes, the carbon adsorbs which is what it's suppose to do will stop working after a given period of time and it will release those "metals or organic solids" back into the water BUT ONLY if the pH changes from one extreme to the other. In other words, the carbon will release the bad stuff back into your tank BUT only if your pH goes from 8.2/8.4 all the way to 6.5/6.8 which if that were the case you'd have bigger problems on your hands like DEAD FISH OR CORALS/INVERTS rather than activated carbon issues.

Carbon removes that bad smell of the tank water and solids; gives the water a nice clear pristine look (something we all appreciate in the end).

Truth...when should you run carbon? All the time.

KoolFish · 07-03-2007, 10:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BigAl07

Anyone using Chemi-pure now?

I was using Black Diamond carbon 24/7 (changed once a week) and switched to Chemi-Pure Elite. I had to try it since most people who did use it said it works great so all I can say is that the next day after I started using it my water was even more clear (I did not think it was possible) and by the end of the week any HA that was in the tank is now almost gone. Works great for me and hope it continues to.

Chris

tippMANn98 · 07-11-2007, 01:49 PM

I use chemi pure elite, its just a complete chemical filtration.....its awesome...

gettanked · 10-04-2007, 08:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tippMANn98

I use chemi pure elite, its just a complete chemical filtration.....its awesome...

How long have you been using ChemiPure Elite ?

Is the carbon wet/moist when you take it of the package?

My curious mind would like to no.

Garry

prow · 10-04-2007, 08:08 PM

i run carbon sometimes. been using black diamond but thnking of trying chemi pure.

Basile · 09-17-2008, 11:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cmontgomery

I hate to be a pain, but What I am realy trying to find out is what is the gain in using the active carbon? Thanks everyone for participating.

It clears your water, of excess particules, bacteria that clouds sometime the water, because some bacteria explodes with certain chemical in your water and cloud it. Carbon help eliminate these particule, and bacteria. Cloudy waters = bad lighting.

skinz78 · 10-05-2008, 09:15 PM

I do, it helps keep the water clean and clear. Plus it helps in curing pinched mantle in clams.

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06-11-2006, 04:21 AM	#61 (permalink)
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kyrie_eleison Has been struck by the ban stick Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 273 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Active Carbon I run carbon ALL the time (24/7/365) just like Cartman. I don't know why anyone wouldn't. IF any of you "true" reefers out there change at least 10% of your water once a week; there is NO reason you shouldn't run it all the time. For those of you who only run it periodically or when your water starts to turn yellow/brown in colour, you should consider the pros/cons of using carbon more often if not--nonstop. There are more pros than cons. Yes, carbon does remove trace elements out of the water; BUT there IS no proof that alot of those trace elements are truly necessary for coral skeletal growth and as a matter of fact IF you change your water once a week like a good little "reefer" those elements are automatically replenished. Yes, the carbon adsorbs which is what it's suppose to do will stop working after a given period of time and it will release those "metals or organic solids" back into the water BUT ONLY if the pH changes from one extreme to the other. In other words, the carbon will release the bad stuff back into your tank BUT only if your pH goes from 8.2/8.4 all the way to 6.5/6.8 which if that were the case you'd have bigger problems on your hands like DEAD FISH OR CORALS/INVERTS rather than activated carbon issues. Carbon removes that bad smell of the tank water and solids; gives the water a nice clear pristine look (something we all appreciate in the end). Truth...when should you run carbon? All the time.

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prow Tridacna maxima Join Date: May 2005 Location: Redondo Beach, CA Posts: 4,239 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Active Carbon i run carbon sometimes. been using black diamond but thnking of trying chemi pure. __________________ "He who sees things grow from their beginnings shall have the finest view of them" ........Aristotle........ "The only difference between me and a madman is that I'm not mad." - Salvador Dali my chronicle........ http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/...al-system.html my clamicle..........http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/...my-tank-d.html

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skinz78 Tubeworm Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Port Angeles Wa Posts: 30 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Active Carbon I do, it helps keep the water clean and clear. Plus it helps in curing pinched mantle in clams. __________________ My tank build thread Funny pic's Clam links

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