Activated Carbon

Fishnewb1 · 07-11-2006, 04:41 PM

is carbon necessary in a reef?

the lfs said it was and so does mike palletta...

coral333 · 10-26-2006, 09:50 PM

just realized this guy is probably long gone!

Fishnewb1 · 12-19-2006, 06:13 PM

no im still here and waiting for an answer...

Reefneck · 12-19-2006, 06:40 PM

I do not use it nor do I recommend it to others in a Reef. Great for FO though.

CollegeReefer · 12-19-2006, 07:07 PM

not needed

kay-bee · 12-20-2006, 02:27 PM

Would carbon be beneficial in a reef set up in which possible 'chemical warfare' (aleopathy?) among corals was occuring, or would an adequate skimmer and routine water changes allieviate that?

mr.dark-saint · 12-22-2006, 07:49 AM

It depends on the Carbon. I forget which type/brand but some will release Phosphates. When I was in the reef game I never used it just because of that issue.

07-11-2006, 04:41 PM	#1
Fishnewb1 Future Marine Biologist Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Illinois Posts: 394 User Feedback: (0)	Activated Carbon is carbon necessary in a reef? the lfs said it was and so does mike palletta... __________________ 55g Reef 16g of water.

10-26-2006, 09:50 PM	#2
coral333 Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Sand Springs OK Age: 35 Posts: 7 User Feedback: (0)	just realized this guy is probably long gone! __________________ http://www.fishnutgm333.bravehost.com/ Last edited by coral333; 10-26-2006 at 09:53 PM.

12-19-2006, 06:13 PM	#3
Fishnewb1 Future Marine Biologist Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Illinois Posts: 394 User Feedback: (0)	no im still here and waiting for an answer... __________________ 55g Reef 16g of water.

12-19-2006, 06:40 PM	#4
Reefneck Senior Aquarist Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Near a Coral Reef Age: 46 Posts: 1,351 User Feedback: (0)	I do not use it nor do I recommend it to others in a Reef. Great for FO though. __________________ I wonder how much salt mix I would need to turn our in ground pool into a Reef.

12-19-2006, 07:07 PM	#5
CollegeReefer Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Stevens Pont, Wisconsin Age: 22 Posts: 385 User Feedback: (0)	not needed __________________ CollegeReefer

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12-20-2006, 02:27 PM	#6
kay-bee Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Tampa, FL Age: 39 Posts: 76 User Feedback: (0)	Would carbon be beneficial in a reef set up in which possible 'chemical warfare' (aleopathy?) among corals was occuring, or would an adequate skimmer and routine water changes allieviate that? __________________ 4 african cichlid tanks 4 saltwater aquariums

12-22-2006, 07:49 AM	#7
mr.dark-saint Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Age: 36 Posts: 177 User Feedback: (0)	It depends on the Carbon. I forget which type/brand but some will release Phosphates. When I was in the reef game I never used it just because of that issue. __________________ It's only after we've lost everything, that we're free to do anything.

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