do you use carbon?

Discussion in 'Filters, Pumps, etc..' started by powdertang05, May 3, 2006.

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do you use carbon

Poll closed May 13, 2006.
  1. yes

    17 vote(s)
    73.9%
  2. no

    6 vote(s)
    26.1%
  1. powdertang05

    powdertang05 Fire Worm

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    i use it continuously i like the Kent reef carbon my waters always crystal clear!
     
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  3. Bruce

    Bruce Giant Squid

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    I used to, but because I dont use a filter anymore there is no where to put the little carbon bag.
     
  4. jonathan

    jonathan Aiptasia Anemone

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    chemi-pure in my remora pre-skimmer/filter
     
  5. Diver_1298

    Diver_1298 Eyelash Blennie

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  6. Matt Rogers

    Matt Rogers Kingfish

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    I used to be a chemi-pure fan, and then one day I didn't replace it after I took it out. My water is still clear, but I wonder if this has contributed to my valonia algae. hmmm.. :-/
     
  7. 90_Berlin_joe

    90_Berlin_joe Fire Shrimp

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    Chemi-pure is my choice, however will be hooking up 2fish reactor soon that will have carbon and phosban.

    Any one else running their carbon in this setup?
     
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  9. Jason McKenzie

    Jason McKenzie Super Moderator

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    I run it through a Phosban reactor 1 week per month only

    J
     
  10. rickzter

    rickzter Torch Coral

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  11. Urban_s

    Urban_s Sea Dragon

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    In my canister and my power head.
     
  12. APC

    APC Gigas Clam

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    I use it 24x7. I have a whisper hang on filter that I put it into. I don't really count on that little filter to do anything but increase flow in the tank, add to the surface aggitation, and give me a place to put a pouch of carbon. Seems to work well on all fronts.