carbon??

[lbannie]

I have some carbon from my freshwater tank.....is this safe to use when I start my SW Tank? It says for FW use..... but on most other packages I've seen, are for both FW and SW. Not sure if it's safe, I just don't want to waste it if I don't have to since I no longer have the FW tank! Thanks Guys!! I love this site!

 

[meowzer]

What kind is it? I have never heard of FW only carbon..LOL...Doen't mean it does not exist though

 

[geoj]

You need to test it for phosphate before you use it in saltwater. Put some of it in a container with some ro/di or distilled water over night and then test the water to see if the carbon leached phosphate if not you can use it.
Some carbon can be a source of phosphate that will promote nuisance algae growth.

 

[lbannie]

it's Aquarium Pharmaceuticals (API) Ammo-carb. Says it removes ammonia too

 

[meowzer]

So far this is what I have found...Have not found any reasoning yet, but I personally would not use it unless I was 100% sure it was SW safe
Impressive filtering performance from a dual-powered solution: Ammo-Carb's unique combination of highly activated Carbon and Zeolite ammonia remover for removing dissolved organics and ammonia. Ideal in freshwater environments only.

 

[meowzer]

From another site
Ammo Carb is double chemical filtration for freshwater. An excellent combination of highly activated carbon and zeolite ammonia remover for removing dissolved organics and ammonia. Freshwater use only.

 

[tonysi]

Originally Posted by GeoJ
http:///forum/post/3206329
You need to test it for phosphate before you use it in saltwater. Put some of it in a container with some ro/di or distilled water over night and then test the water to see if the carbon leached phosphate if not you can use it.
Some carbon can be a source of phosphate that will promote nuisance algae growth.
I thought that all carbon releases phosphate to some degree?

but to the op i personally wouldn't use the ammo-carb mix.

 

[geoj]

The last time I used carbon was some three years ago and at that time a coconut based carbon was the best it had clams of not leaching phosphate but I never used any I just stopped carbon use all together.
My RO/DI may have carbon in it and it is undetectable phosphate.