goober_hunter
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i just got done cycling, should i change my filters and my carbon tray?? on the bottle it says the carbon is good for a couple of months... any suggestions would be helpful....
thanks josh
thanks josh
carbon / filters change after cycle??
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aztec reef
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i would definetly change/clean them now ,before they start to accumulate /detrius nitrates. check parameters :happyfish
goober_hunter
Member
i added fish two days ago, check permeters yesterday, everything is 0, is there anyother things i should start checking now that my cycle is over, calcuim? anything.. ???
thanks josh
thanks josh
sepulatian
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Originally Posted by goober_hunter
i just got done cycling, should i change my filters and my carbon tray?? on the bottle it says the carbon is good for a couple of months... any suggestions would be helpful....
thanks josh
I am not sure what kind of carbon you have, but activated carbon is good for about 48hrs. You should not run carbon all of the time in a salt system. You only use it when the water needs to be polished for clarity or to remove a med.
i just got done cycling, should i change my filters and my carbon tray?? on the bottle it says the carbon is good for a couple of months... any suggestions would be helpful....
thanks josh
I am not sure what kind of carbon you have, but activated carbon is good for about 48hrs. You should not run carbon all of the time in a salt system. You only use it when the water needs to be polished for clarity or to remove a med.
sepulatian
Moderator
Originally Posted by goober_hunter
i added fish two days ago, check permeters yesterday, everything is 0, is there anyother things i should start checking now that my cycle is over, calcuim? anything.. ???
thanks josh
What kind of tank do you have Reef or FOWLR? What sized tank do you have and how many fish did you add?
i added fish two days ago, check permeters yesterday, everything is 0, is there anyother things i should start checking now that my cycle is over, calcuim? anything.. ???
thanks josh
What kind of tank do you have Reef or FOWLR? What sized tank do you have and how many fish did you add?
goober_hunter
Member
i have FOWLR as of right now, planing on getting some corals and other stuff,
i added 2 clowns and a scooter blenny..
my carbon is " MATRIX carbon" by seachem. I dont know if thats active or not. i have carbon trays in my set up.
55 gal tank..
i added 2 clowns and a scooter blenny..
my carbon is " MATRIX carbon" by seachem. I dont know if thats active or not. i have carbon trays in my set up.
55 gal tank..
sepulatian
Moderator
Originally Posted by goober_hunter
i have FOWLR as of right now, planing on getting some corals and other stuff,
i added 2 clowns and a scooter blenny..
my carbon is " MATRIX carbon" by seachem. I dont know if thats active or not. i have carbon trays in my set up.
55 gal tank..
That was alot to add at once to a 55. I know it doesn't seem like much and they are probably small, but one fish per 2-3 weeks is a good rule of thumb. Your biological filtration is pretty weak right now. Keep an eye on your levels over the next couple of weeks. If you are planning on a reef then get into the habit of not using carbon now. Carbon can have ill effects on your fish as well as inverts/corals if used for a long period of time. It pulls essential elements that your corals need out of the water and can cause Head and latteral line erosion in fish. Don't get scared. I am talking about if you run carbon all of the time. You are no where near in danger yet.
i have FOWLR as of right now, planing on getting some corals and other stuff,
i added 2 clowns and a scooter blenny..
my carbon is " MATRIX carbon" by seachem. I dont know if thats active or not. i have carbon trays in my set up.
55 gal tank..
That was alot to add at once to a 55. I know it doesn't seem like much and they are probably small, but one fish per 2-3 weeks is a good rule of thumb. Your biological filtration is pretty weak right now. Keep an eye on your levels over the next couple of weeks. If you are planning on a reef then get into the habit of not using carbon now. Carbon can have ill effects on your fish as well as inverts/corals if used for a long period of time. It pulls essential elements that your corals need out of the water and can cause Head and latteral line erosion in fish. Don't get scared. I am talking about if you run carbon all of the time. You are no where near in danger yet.
goober_hunter
Member
okay, so how long should i run carbon?? i have had carbon in my tank since day one, should i take it out, or leave it in a while longer??
goober_hunter
Member
also can you reccomend any good books or web site to get specifics on saltwater fish and coral etc....????
aztec reef
Active Member
here's a good book. The conciencious Marine Aquarist. Bob Fenner...you should only run carbon for a few days a month at the most. :happyfish
goober_hunter
Member
cool thanks for the help, iam going to change my carbon and run it for a week or so, my water seems to bea little cloudy. you think thats cool? also i was planning on getting more fish next week but , you guys think i should wait...
sorry for all the questions iam just trying to learn as much as possible....
thanks
sorry for all the questions iam just trying to learn as much as possible....
thanks
aztec reef
Active Member
the carbon will help crystalize your water(make it clear) keep checking parameters , if everything looks cool then you should be fine to add fish in two weeks to be safe...take it slow with fish, you got to wait for your tank to get balanced to the new bioload.
michaeltx
Moderator
I have been running carbon in my tank since day one too. "knock on wood" everything has been great. Should I take it out? I have a reef tank.
yes you should phase out the carbon in the tank. it can lead to water quality issues in the long run. It can only hold so much before it will start to release it all back into the tank causing problems.
Mike
yes you should phase out the carbon in the tank. it can lead to water quality issues in the long run. It can only hold so much before it will start to release it all back into the tank causing problems.
Mike
otter
Member
Originally Posted by MichaelTX
yes you should phase out the carbon in the tank. it can lead to water quality issues in the long run. It can only hold so much before it will start to release it all back into the tank causing problems.
Mike
I am running a 5 gallon nano FOWLR with a HOB w/bio wheel. Do I put anything in place of the filter insert? I have heard putting LR rubble in there is helpful. The mesh is picking up the bigger bits. Please advise.
yes you should phase out the carbon in the tank. it can lead to water quality issues in the long run. It can only hold so much before it will start to release it all back into the tank causing problems.
Mike
I am running a 5 gallon nano FOWLR with a HOB w/bio wheel. Do I put anything in place of the filter insert? I have heard putting LR rubble in there is helpful. The mesh is picking up the bigger bits. Please advise.
goober_hunter
Member
do corals, zoos, etc..... do they create bioloads or change permieters?????????????
aztec reef
Active Member
Originally Posted by goober_hunter
do corals, zoos, etc..... do they create bioloads or change permieters?????????????
yes they do but not even close to what fish does. :happyfish
do corals, zoos, etc..... do they create bioloads or change permieters?????????????
yes they do but not even close to what fish does. :happyfish
goober_hunter
Member
you think i could add so zoos next week, i just check my permeters, the look fine, but i dont know if it takes alwhile of the fish to make the permeters spike..??????
goober_hunter
Member
bump
aztec reef
Active Member
you should be fine , if parameters start to change just keep up with the waterchanges.