Carbon placement

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  1. P.Mark

    P.Mark Astrea Snail

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    I plan on setting up a carbon reactor asap, but for now is this an good place to have a carbon sock? The sock is on top of a floss, and a layer of sponge filter.

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    P.Mark, Mar 20, 2013
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  2. reef_guru

    reef_guru Humpback Whale

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    as long as the carbon doesnt clump up and water flows though it, it doesnt matter where. carbon can be overrated and needs to be changed often.
     
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  3. DevinH

    DevinH Montipora Capricornis

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    Anywhere that gets good flow is fine. You honestly don't need a reactor.
     
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  4. Todd_Sails

    Todd_Sails Giant Squid

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    +1, don't need the Floss either.

    Floss is for teeth

    ;-)
     
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  5. Mr. Bill

    Mr. Bill Native Floridian

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    +2

    Also, FTR, GFO clumps, GAC does not.
     
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  6. P.Mark

    P.Mark Astrea Snail

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    I purchased the dual (GFO/Carbon) reactor from BRS already pretty good deal for the price. I have been having issues with water clarity and high phos/nitrate, tried everything else.
     
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  7. P.Mark

    P.Mark Astrea Snail

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    Floss is coming out. Thanks ;D, I just have excess of it now because I added the socks.
     
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  8. ifrizk

    ifrizk Astrea Snail

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    let me know if it helps, im interested if you see changes.
    but placement does not matter
     
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  9. Mr. Bill

    Mr. Bill Native Floridian

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    What size is your tank, and how much livestock do you have?

    What's your water change schedule (how much and how often)?

    Do you blast between the rocks with a turkey baster before a water change?

    Do you vacuum loose detritus from the surface of the sand and rocks while removing water for a water change?

    How often do you clean/change filter socks, pads, and/or sponges?

    Proper stocking and maintenance is the key to a successful aquarium. While additional filtration may help, the build-up will eventually overwhelm any system and crash your tank.
     
    Mr. Bill, Mar 21, 2013
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  10. P.Mark

    P.Mark Astrea Snail

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    Should be in my sig now, if not.

    1. 300g
    2.Starting 2 weeks ago I am doing 20% every week
    3.Just started using a turkey baster actually, works good on the cyano
    4.sponges are cleaned every WC, socks EOD

    Does that sound right?
     
    P.Mark, Mar 21, 2013
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