24 JBJ Carbon

[dkfloyd]

In the middle chamber I have a couple pieces of L.R. Rubble, the carbon pouch and the sponge. I have heard that carbon should not be left in the tank or used. Is this true? Should I take the carbon out? What is the exact purpose of the carbon then?
Thx.

 

[acroshark]

carbon absorbs colour and odour out of the water! all in all it improves the clearness and quality of the water! I would leave it in! just clean every few weeks and replace the bag once every month or so!

 

[globaldesigns]

AcroShark is correct.
I don't run carbon anymore in my 28 gallon JBJ. My water parameters are nicely balanced, the protein skimmer and the uv sterilizer do the rest.