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Activated Carbon in the Planted Tank
I have recently set up a DIY Co2 tank for my planted 29 and was wondering if activated carbon removed chemicals beneficial to plants? I have a lot of carbon in my filter because i recently added a piece of driftwood. Also, when i first added the Co2 I went to my dads house for 3 days without seeing my tank. When i came back my Hygros sort of "shed" some of their leaves. Is this normal? Thanks a lot.
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03-21-2006, 07:31 PM
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they say carbon absorbs the plant chemicals if u add any, but mine do fine.
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03-22-2006, 01:40 PM
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Carbon will remove a very small amount of trace elements but nothing serious.
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03-22-2006, 02:59 PM
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Phew, thanks a lot.
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Can you please answer this too?
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03-24-2006, 09:04 AM
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Not uncommon but I cant say its normal. It depends on why they shed. If those leaves were dieing then yes. If the plant was recently put in then yes.
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03-24-2006, 07:24 PM
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They were fine with out the Co2 but when i added it they started to shed but now looks as though they have recovered...
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