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Originally Posted by Mr Fish
Dumb question: What does activated carbon do for an aquarium, anyway? What stuff does it remove?
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I can partially answer this, and there's no such thing as a dumb question... Activated Carbon absorbs odors in the aquarium. With it being very porous, it also absorbs organic compounds and large ions (iodide).
Carbon shouldn't be used with specific fish also, including arowana and some cichlids, especially Oscars.
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Originally Posted by Fishboy93
What does peat do to the aquarium?
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Peat is used to soften and acidify aquarium water. Some peat products can leech nitrates, so check nitrates regularly when using peat. Peat can also produce brown water, unsightly for the aquarist but ideal for some fish when trying to mimick their natural waters.
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