Carbon Recommendations

Discussion in 'Filters, Pumps, etc..' started by xmetalfan99, Jan 1, 2011.

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  1. xmetalfan99

    xmetalfan99 Giant Squid

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    I need suggestions on a good carbon brand to be run in an MR1 reactor.
     
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  2. 2in10

    2in10 Super Moderator

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    How dense are the foam spacers? I think BRS has a good product. I use the pellets and they get into the cells of the foam spacers on the BRS reactors. It uses a foam like in Fluval canisters.
     
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  3. jonjonwells

    jonjonwells Great Blue Whale

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    I have been running BRS carbon for 6 months and like it.
     
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  4. steve wright

    steve wright Super Moderator

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    Im a fan of Seachems, Matrix carbon

    its very open pore so does not clog easily , its about 3 - 4 mils round shape mean
    it does not compact and water can flow through it easily

    Steve
     
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  5. Nismo400rgtr

    Nismo400rgtr Teardrop Maxima Clam

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    Next reef foam is a bit more dense than that.
     
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  6. xmetalfan99

    xmetalfan99 Giant Squid

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    I love seachem products and can get it for dirt cheap so I'll go ahead and buy a bin of that.

    Thanks all.
     
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