Carbon (For freshwater only)

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  1. accentstencil

    accentstencil Bristle Worm

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    I went to the local pet shop to see if they sold carbon, they had some that stated it was for fresh water only. Does anyone have any theories as to why that is? I was going to get it anyway but I thought I will check with you guys first. I thought carbon is carbon.
     
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  2. 2in10

    2in10 Super Moderator

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    Never heard of any being for freshwater only. My guess would be that it is loaded with phosphate that it will release.
     
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  3. blackraven1425

    blackraven1425 Giant Squid

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    Carbon is carbon, except there's many types of carbon. Different methods for making it, and they are effective at different levels. There's a difference in contaminant levels, too.

    Possibly, or a metal contaminant.
     
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  4. accentstencil

    accentstencil Bristle Worm

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    Thanks for the replies. I guess I better not but that particular carbon.
     
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  5. gt40425hp

    gt40425hp Feather Duster

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    Ive never seen that its more than likely Bituminous carbon but there could be other things added i would pass on it
     
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