Polishing My Water

kien · #1 12-20-2012, 04:30 AM

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Originally Posted by The Grizz

I have never heard a yes or no to this question but I think you could just make sure the carbon is in a mesh bag made for carbon.

Anyone else have an opinion on this.

In theory I suppose you could but I would not recommend it. You'll probably get carbon bits stuck to your sock making it a pain to clean. Also, not sure if Steve was asking if it was OK to put carbon in a filter sock that's servicing the return line or not? I would definitely not put carbon in that sock :-)

The Grizz · #2 12-20-2012, 04:33 AM

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Originally Posted by kien

In theory I suppose you could but I would not recommend it. You'll probably get carbon bits stuck to your sock making it a pain to clean. Also, not sure if Steve was asking if it was OK to put carbon in a filter sock that's servicing the return line or not? I would definitely not put carbon in that sock :-)

Even in its own media bag? Not that I disagree with you Mr. K, I do prefer to run in a reactor myself for many reasons.

kien · #3 12-20-2012, 04:35 AM

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Originally Posted by The Grizz

Even in its own media bag? Not that I disagree with you Mr. K, I do prefer to run in a reactor myself for many reasons.

Oh yes good point. If it is in a media bag then you can pretty much put it anywhere you want I think. Not sure why you would want to put it in a sock if it is already in a media bag tho?

Starry · #4 12-20-2012, 04:47 AM

i think it would be more work than just placing the carbon in a high flow are. socks need changed aloot more often than the carbon does. what size tank is this? maybe worthwhile to pick up a phosban reacton and load it with carbon, 2 lil fishies are good, and inexpensive.

The Grizz · #5 12-20-2012, 04:50 AM

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Originally Posted by Starry

i think it would be more work than just placing the carbon in a high flow are. socks need changed aloot more often than the carbon does. what size tank is this? maybe worthwhile to pick up a phosban reacton and load it with carbon, 2 lil fishies are good, and inexpensive.

From OP other thread I only assume it a 220 gal. & not just any carbon either I would be using ROX for sure.

Aquattro · #6 12-20-2012, 05:06 AM

I use carbon in a media bag placed in my filter sock. Less passive than just laying around the sump.

Steve... · #7 12-20-2012, 05:44 PM

Thanks everyone for the input! Now I have to decide If I should buy reactor or just a filter bag. Does one have a better result then the other?

lastlight · #8 12-20-2012, 04:36 AM

If it's in a filter bag I can't see any harm. It may cause the sock to overflow sooner. I think it's better post sock so you're not trapping larger particles in the media which would hinder its performance.

The Grizz · #9 12-20-2012, 04:41 AM

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Originally Posted by kien

Oh yes good point. If it is in a media bag then you can pretty much put it anywhere you want I think. Not sure why you would want to put it in a sock if it is already in a media bag tho?

Kinda what I was thinking as well.

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Originally Posted by lastlight

If it's in a filter bag I can't see any harm. It may cause the sock to overflow sooner. I think it's better post sock so you're not trapping larger particles in the media which would hinder its performance.

That was also one of the first negatives I though of as well.