is carbon ok with lps and soft corals

Discussion in 'Filters, Pumps, etc..' started by fish addict, Jul 7, 2009.

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  1. ibefishy

    ibefishy Montipora Capricornis

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    When you rinse the carbon are you using tap water or ro water?
     
    ibefishy, Jul 11, 2009
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  2. fays88

    fays88 Spaghetti Worm

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    hey mate... i run 24/7 carbon in my 55 gallon reef of LPS and softies... i change it every 2 months but before i use it... i rinse it using water from the tank...its been my routine for the past six months... and all corals are doing great... hope that helps...
    gud luck mate!
     
    fays88, Jul 11, 2009
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  3. fays88

    fays88 Spaghetti Worm

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    try to avoid using tap water on anything that would go in your tank...i suppose RO is the safest way...just an advice...
    gud luck mate
     
    fays88, Jul 11, 2009
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  4. pstroh

    pstroh Plankton

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    Carbon will also remove important trace minerals. If you dose your tank you are fine and carbon is a good additions since it removes toxins and keeps the water clear. Your skimmer will also remove some trace minerals. I use carbon in all my tanks, however, I also dose my tanks with the essentials so it adds more benefit then harm. I've also spoke to many people that only add carbon when the water becomes a little cloudly.
     
    pstroh, Jul 31, 2009
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