do u run carbon

[reefreak29]

id like to start a poll to see how many people use carbon and if u think its benaficial.

 

[alyssia]

I only use it for a reason, I don't just run it all the time.

 

[reefkprz]

I use carbon one week a month before heavy water changes to remove BIo warfare chemicals from the tank. but am aware that it can remove nessecary chemichals from the the water. I do not reccomend running high grade carbon constantly. as it could remove benificial chemichals and organics from the tank. <- IMO

 

[murph145]

i run carbon 24/7 i change it out every 2 weeks when i do a water change
i have a 180g mainly sps tank with some softies so i run it in case of chemical warfae plus it keeps my water sparkling clear

 

[oreo12]

I have a powerfilter hanging on the back with carbon in all the time. wouldn't run without it

 

[reefreak29]

i also run it 24/ 7

 

[bonebrake]

24/7
4 oz. on a 20 gal.
Changed monthly.

 

[anonome]

I run carbon...Kent Marine Reef Carbon...24/7 . Change out every 2-3 wks.

 

[laddy]

I run in for 3-4 weeks, then take it out for a few weeks (cause I'm lazy) and when I remember i place it back in. I don't really know EXACTLY what it does except make the water sparkle and remove odors.

 

[a2hotz]

I run 24/7 on my emperor 280 but I rarely change the pads, I only use them for removing particles not so much on the carbon thing... so I guess I use carbon kinda.

 

[roushracer]

I use black diamond and chemi-pure. Great stuff!

 

[big]

I use activated in a "Magnum 350 canister, 2 or 3 weeks carbon, 2 weeks polisher.

 

[acrylic51]

Originally Posted by alyssia
I only use it for a reason, I don't just run it all the time.
Can you explain what you run it for please!!!!!

 

[candycane]

People run it because it is a SUPERB way to clear water, get rid of yellow tint and is extremely efficient at removing organics. It is also very powerfull at housing bacteria.

 

[durgeonman]

I run chemi-pure and my tanks a crystal clear. I love the stuff.

 

[alyssia]

Originally Posted by acrylic51
Can you explain what you run it for please!!!!!

If the water starts to look not so clear, or a death in the tank.

 

[lion_crazz]

I run carbon 24/7 and change it every 2 to 3 weeks.

 

[teen]

ive never ran carbon. my water does have some particles in it, but i figure all my corals, feather dusters, scallop, turkey wing clams, gorgonians, sponges and both my squamosa and crocea clam will all benefit from the particle in the water column. i dont think i ever will run carbon unless for some reason i have a major death or something like that.

 

[reefrobert]

I am turning the skilter 250 into a refugium with cheato, but in front of the water falling into the tank, I have a carbon filter pad that I change once a month!

 

[triga22]

Thats a smart idea to turn that into a refugium.. I heard those things r loud n crap