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Carbon Yes/No?

Discussion in 'General Discussion' started by Bill Liebbe, Jun 24, 2015.

  1. Jun 24, 2015 #1
    Bill Liebbe LeClaire

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    I am thinking of adding a carbon reactor to my sump. I have always used it in my freshwater tanks and like the water clarity and removal of organics it provides. Wondering what people opinions are are running carbon for reef tanks?


    Bill
     
  2. Jun 24, 2015 #2
    Roman Cedar Rapids, IA

    Roman Experienced Reefkeeper

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    I use a dual carbon reactor in my tank and I love it. It helps keep my tank crystal clear.[​IMG]
     
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  3. Jun 24, 2015 #3
    Ray/Jen_Reefin Davenport, IA

    Ray/Jen_Reefin 2016 Vice President / 2015 Volunteer of the year.

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    Looks good Roman, Yes I would add for clearness. Plus keeps the smell down as well.
     
  4. Jun 24, 2015 #4
    jeremy Davenport, IA

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    I run carbon in a reactor on my 120.
     
  5. Jun 24, 2015 #5
    Bud West Des Moines, IA

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    Consider Purigen as well, you can recharge it up to 7 times (bleach soak then thorough rinse, like new), lasts months between charges depending on your water conditions. You can put the mircomesh bags in a media reactor or not, it just needs to have flow.
     
  6. Jun 24, 2015 #6
    Armydog

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    I run carbon as well
     
  7. Jun 24, 2015 #7
    tangers Ankeny

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    I have always ran carbon
     
  8. Jun 24, 2015 #8
    GoodGreef Clive, IA

    GoodGreef Well-Known ReefKeeper

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    How does purigen work with an algae scrubber Turbo? Ive been considering switching back to it from carbon but was concerned it would compete with my scrubber. I run a skimmer and carbon with it currently.
     
  9. Jun 25, 2015 #9
    Bud West Des Moines, IA

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    skimmer and carbon/purigen do not compete with an algae scrubber. I typically recommend this combo for SPS tanks.
     
  10. Jun 25, 2015 #10
    hart

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    I run carbon and purigen passively in my sump. I consider carbon to be an important part of my system.
     
  11. Jun 25, 2015 #11
    FishBrain New London

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    I run carbon and always have.
     
  12. Jun 26, 2015 #12
    Bill Liebbe LeClaire

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    Thanks for the advice. I have ordered a reactor

    Bill
     

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