Granular Activated Carbon In The Reef Tank

[jc85]

An article from Net.

[jc85]

The conclusion from the article;

"Granular activated carbon is a valuable tool for the reef hobbyist. It can play a significant role in maintaining a healthy tank. The hobby’s traditional approach to the use of carbon, however, has been misguided. Optimum use of carbon requires only periodic use. Slow circulation of water through small amounts of carbon will remove significant amounts of color. Passive use of carbon, as well as circulation through high-volume pOver filters should be avoided."

Comments anyone? Periodic usage only?

[blueheaven]

very risky IMO if you have SPS

the light intensity passing through the water keeps changing and the corals might have a hard time acclimatizing

[FuEl]

very risky IMO if you have SPS

the light intensity passing through the water keeps changing and the corals might have a hard time acclimatizing

I agree...heard some reefers experiencing bleaching when suddenly activated carbon was used after a long long time.