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![]() I am currently running my 75 gallon bow front tank with a 30 gallon sump. I have my protein skimmer pulling a good amount of skimmate out of the water column, almost looks like dust particles
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300g Basement Reef - April 2018 |
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![]() I am looking for anyone who has experience running a carbon reactor to polish the water for the "clear water". I am looking for the pro/cons of using carbon before I go out and acquire a reactor. Also looking for any suggestions on reactor and carbon media.
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![]() A reactor for carbon is a waste of money IMHO. If you have one kicking around, then fine. Just throw some fresh rinsed carbon in a mesh bag and chuck it in your sump. Easy and just as effective.
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![]() I've been using a minimal amount for the past decade that I change out monthly. One major issue with carbon is that you do not want it 'fluidized' (tumbling) in the reactor. If the media bounces around it will create fines which have been linked to HLLE Head and Lateral Line Erosion. http://www.advancedaquarist.com/blog...r-hlle-disease Aside from that risk it is a great product to increase water clarity and remove harmful compounds (especially for a mixed reef). Some critics complain that it also removes beneficial trace elements from the water. But for the average person those would be replenished through regular water changes.
ROX carbon seems to be the way to go these days. Its a little more expensive by weight but has greater surface area and is therefore more effective. There are lots of suitable reactors out there. The old Two Little Fishies design wasn't very good in my opinion so I've been using Bulk Reef Supply's for the last few years.
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![]() That was my plan if I didn't do the reactor was to do the mesh bag and refill. Thanks for your opinion.
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![]() 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 |
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![]() Chemi pure blue works amazing
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![]() Funny you say that, I just picked up a container of it and placed it in my sump. Fingers crossed that my water looks clear.
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