Try this on your carbon

[andestang]

Yup, just bought some for the first time.

[Northernseacorals]

Here is an excellent article that explains the different kinds of carbon.
http://joejaworski.wordpress.com/200...k-need-carbon/

[abcha0s]

There was a 400 gallon tank about a year ago where rust was found in the carbon. Something about a group buy. The tank was adversely affected by the rust, so perhaps you are lucky.

- Brad

[mws]

Pull it out with a magnet Mike!

[FishyFishy!]

Chemi-Pure Elite Wooooooot!

[lastlight]

Originally Posted by abcha0s

There was a 400 gallon tank about a year ago where rust was found in the carbon. Something about a group buy. The tank was adversely affected by the rust, so perhaps you are lucky.

- Brad

That was Greg (Snappy, Coralmaster) right here =)

[paddyob]

Just curious... why would you hot water soak your carbon?

I thought you were only supposed to use cold while rinsing or cleaning?

Would you have the same effect if you soaked in cold water?


Strange none the less. Not sure if I missed it... but what brand of carbon is that?

[Funky_Fish14]

Ahh sorry to hear you encountered this issue!

Originally Posted by Northernseacorals

Here is an excellent article that explains the different kinds of carbon.
http://joejaworski.wordpress.com/200...k-need-carbon/

Thanks for linking that, good read!

[Delphinus]

I agree on the ROX 0.8 as well. The only thing I can really say about it is that the smaller pellet sizes means you have to be a little more careful loading and unloading your reactors if you don't want a huge mess, also it seems capable of working its way through sponges so inevitably some will work its way into your sump but as far as a quality of carbon there's no alternative.

That article NorthernSeaCorals linked to just a good job of explaining the issue with organics and outlines why carbon is important even with good skimming.

[lastlight]

Yeah the ROX can weave through multiple layers of foam it's crazy. I've got the stuff figured out now tho and barely waste any when rinsing and see none in my sump. First couple times that stuff was even in my display!