what brand of Carbon

cprdnick

cprdnick

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I was wondering what brand of activated carbon everyone uses if any. I was using HBH but couldn't find any at the time. So, I went with Aquarium Pharmecuticals. I would have to say that every Aqua. Pharm. product I own or have own I was severely disappointed in. You have to rinse this crap for like 15 minutes before the water stops being black. When I used HBH i didn't have to rinse it for very long.
Does anyone have a preference on the Activated Carbon feild?
 
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thomas712

Guest
I have used:
Black Diamond
Kent Reef Carbon
Chemi Pure
and plane ole Ginger Carbon
Thomas
 
hirock

hirock

Member
A Chemi Pure (IMHO) bag works well for exporting chemical impurities/dissolved organic compounds. It should aid in helping to maintain PH. It might be considered an all-in-one mechanical/chemical in-a-bag removal sponge. It will lower your overall aquarium maintanance. (including the needed "water change") If you decide to use carbon instead, just try to find a brand that is low in phosphate and ash. A good soak/rinse in R/O water is always an added plus.
Good Luck...
 
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daniel411

Guest
I personally just use Marinelands Black Diamond. I've tried a few others and didn't care for them. I would have thought all "carbon" would be the same! Oh well
 
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