jason&iris
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I am still trying to learn more, and after approx. 2 years I still have a question...should I be using carbon in a reef aquarium? Can someone that has experience in this let me know.
Is carbon needed?
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jason&iris
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I don't really have any leathers, but I didn't know if it would help with a hair algae problem I am having.
jason&iris
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To give a little history, I have had this 90gal going for 3 years and after 2 years of hard work, a lot of money, and a lot of patience it looked absolutly gorgeous, but I got real busy with my job and kinda let it go downhill until about 2 months ago I started trying to repair it. I had lost a lot of beautiful corals, but anyway I have this hair algae problem that is not wanting to go away and I thought maybe a little carbon might help clear it up, though I have never used any before.
jason&iris
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Water seem to be very clear and I do at least 25 percent water change every week
nitschke65
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Like so many things in this hobby, you're not going to get a definitive answer. Using activated carbon in your tank is really a matter of personal preference. I hardly ever use any, but some swear by it, and some consider it absolutly unnecessary. If you like your water to look absolutely crystal clear, you'll find yourself using carbon a lot more than I do, and there's nothing wrong with that. Just make sure you watch how your tank reacts when you add/change the carbon, and you'll be able to make your own decision.