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09-19-2007, 12:33 AM
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I say occasional because Carbon strips out a lot of things and I dont think it should be run 24/7 unless you do a ton of water changes. (You should be doing a 5-10% water change minimum, weekly) 
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09-19-2007, 01:08 AM
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Water changes lets you remove larger debris that your protein skimmer (assuming you use one) can't remove. It also replenishes trace elements, and any major elements that may have become depleated, such as calcium, or magnesium.
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09-19-2007, 04:22 AM
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If you are still at the point in your knowledge of reefkeeping that you need to ask about water changes, carbon etc, you are not ready for SPS. I would stop right where you are and read read read. Go to www.wetwebmedia.com and read until you cannot read any more. Then buy the CMA book I recommended above and read that. Then start putting your tank together slowly. Read the other books suggested after that. It will only take a few weeks, and you will save yourself SO much time and heartache. 
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09-19-2007, 03:17 PM
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Your salt water mix will give you most of what you need. Depending on what coral/livestock you end up keeping you may need to add suplimental calcium, iodine etc etc.
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09-19-2007, 03:25 PM
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Before you go any further, I suggest you follow the advice that many people here have already given. Do your research. Here is also a good place to start.
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