CARBON

[Azilla]

Hi wanna put carbon into my sump and was wondering whats the best stuff to use and how long does it last before u have to change it?????

[kris_willard]

I would say that chemi pure is the best and ive been told it will last up to 6months.

[Skimmerking]

carbon usually lasts around 48 hrs that is the active stuff, now that is what i have read and heard.

But honesty i think if you have a huge bio load it's not going to be as good as a small bio load, i thought it's supposed to take out the smell and theyellowing in the water...



mike

[mr_alberta]

I personally run Kent Carbon 24/7, and I change it bi-monthly. Another good brand that I've heard is Black Diamond by Marineland I believe. Some people believe in using carbon and use it religously, and some people feel it is unnecessary. I find that it does remove the oder and will probably take out some of the chemicals that corals release as their defense mechanism.

[trilinearmipmap]

So if I put some carbon in a bag in my sump will that be OK, or do you need to try and make the water flow directly through it?

[mr_alberta]

I have mine in my girlfriends old pantyhose...just don't tell her

[LostMind]

I've read somewhere that carbon works best in canister type filters and stuff.

I run my carbon 24/7 in 2 hagen 802 powerhead filters. I change it every 3 or 4 days.

[Aquattro]

I run about 2 cups of carbon in a bag in the sump. I change it once a month.

[Azilla]

thanks for all the response's just GREAT ya i wanted to cut the smell of my sump and also make my water a lil more clear. Just awsome guys thanks a million

[titus]

Hello,

Just curious, what size is your tank and what skimmer are you using?

Titus