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Carbon Yes/No?

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

  1. Bill Liebbe

    Bill Liebbe

    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. Roman

    Roman Experienced Reefkeeper

    I use a dual carbon reactor in my tank and I love it. It helps keep my tank crystal clear.[​IMG]
     
    Last edited by a moderator: Oct 24, 2015
  3. Ray/Jen_Reefin

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

    Looks good Roman, Yes I would add for clearness. Plus keeps the smell down as well.
     
  4. jeremy

    jeremy Acro Addict

    I run carbon in a reactor on my 120.
     
  5. Bud

    Bud Loves Bacon Website Team Board of Directors Leadership Team GIRS Member Vendor

    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. Armydog

    Armydog Expert Reefkeeper

    I run carbon as well
     
  7. tangers

    tangers Well-Known ReefKeeper

    I have always ran carbon
     
  8. GoodGreef

    GoodGreef Well-Known ReefKeeper

    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. Bud

    Bud Loves Bacon Website Team Board of Directors Leadership Team GIRS Member Vendor

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

    hart Well-Known ReefKeeper

    I run carbon and purigen passively in my sump. I consider carbon to be an important part of my system.
     
  11. FishBrain

    FishBrain Expert Reefkeeper

    I run carbon and always have.
     
  12. Bill Liebbe

    Bill Liebbe

    Thanks for the advice. I have ordered a reactor

    Bill
     

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