Using Carbon to Polish Water

[DKoKoMan]

Originally Posted by sobe

I use a small mesh bag of granular sized activated carbon just under where my drain empties to the sump. I notice the water is clearer and doesn't have much of that fishy water smell. My 110 is running about close to 6 years now.. I have a yellow tang that is 11 years old doesn't have hlle that came from my old tank. As some people said gac can be a culprit in this disease in tangs

I just the fluval brand bulk gac, it rinses good, and price compared to other gac is good, I replace it every month I'd say about 1/2 to 3/4 of a cup in a mesh bag I use

Thanks! I will definitely go that route an save some money. Looking forward to see how my water clarity comes along. I just finished a water change 2 days ago and I found my water to have a yellow tinge and fishy smell. I'm hoping this will eliminate most of this and give a nice clear appearance.