Carbon

[Reeffer]

can the normal carbon used in freshwater be used in marine setup

i just using temporarily maybe for a few hours to clear up the cloudy water

[pegasus1010]

unlikely.

they may leak prosphates.

[Reds]

unlikely.

they may leak prosphates.

then which type can use? is it call matrix carbon? and where use?

1)after wool?

2)after bio-media?

3)after refugrim?

4)after phos removal oso right?

[pegasus1010]

I only know it as activated carbon.

the best place shld be @ high flow area.

why do u need to put carbon? the answer can affect where u place it.

[Reds]

I only know it as activated carbon.

the best place shld be @ high flow area.

why do u need to put carbon? the answer can affect where u place it.

cos carbon can absorb ammonia and other harmful chemicals, and metals right? so use them after bio-media shld be good right... if media not power enough.. carbon can do the job... and also if got keep cucumber, anemone etc.. they will give out toxin when die right? heard carbon can help to clean up...

[shoelevy]

carbon is chem filter so u should put it after yr wool and stuffs to prevent dirt build up that will hinder the carbon's reactions with water

jus make sure its at a place where dirt doesn't collect on it

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[Reeffer]

i was wonder what the carbon will absorb from the water, is it ammonia, nitrites, nitrites and all that harmful stuff?

What abt magnesium and calcium? Absorbed as well?

And how do u know when to change the carbon?