carbon filters

[mebanesox7]

k i got a question that i think i know the answer but my sis thinks i'm wrong....
K here i go...ur not supposed to use a carbon filter with saltwater....am i right????

 

[meisacao]

I run carbon thru mine all the time to keep it clean. My fish supplier says it's great to do to keep the tank clear and after a year, I've had no problems with it. The carbon has to be changed more often than what you change in a freshwater tank though.

 

[nereef]

a lot of successful keepers run carbon.

 

[ams153]

im not sure but you may be thinking about copper as something that you dont want to run in yer tank.. as it can kill some things! i made that mistake when i first started out! carbon makes the water nice and clear! i change mine 2 times a month or so though!

 

[mrdc]

I've been running chemi-pure since day 1 and will continue doing so

 

[mebanesox7]

guess my sis was right...im glad shes right now i don't have to worry about buying a new one...saves me time and money..thx for the help

 

[mrdc]

Well you both can be right. Some folks never use it, while some do at times and some run it all the time. Basically I don't think there is a right answer unless you are trying to remove a medication or element like copper or if you are having a cloudiness issue.