Hi, I want to start using Seachem Flourish for my planted tanks. I am wondering if activated carbon in the filter (I have Eclipse 6 and 12) is going to be a problem.
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Aquarium plants and carbon filter
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carbon, largely, is not necessary unless youre using it to remove medications, tannins, etc.
youll find that proper stock levels, timely maintenance, and adequate filtration are the biggest factors in water clarity. plants will help, as well.
i would remove the carbon unless youre using it for something specific.
youll find that proper stock levels, timely maintenance, and adequate filtration are the biggest factors in water clarity. plants will help, as well.
i would remove the carbon unless youre using it for something specific.
i dont' have carbon on any of my tanks and none of them seemed to miss it when i decided to take it out. there are some tanins in the water of the tanks that have driftwood, that is the only difference.
Wow......didn't know this........I wonder if that is why I am having problems with my plants as well. I have two topfin 60's on my tank and I put activated carbon and ammo chips in them............what should I put in the filter cartridges then......nothing?
absolutely nothing. the ammo chips are not helping you, either, that's what the bacterial nitrogen cycle is for.
if you are using ammo chips, you should keep an eye out for ammonia as its likely you don't have enough bacteria to support a full load right off. if that's the case, just do plenty of water changes to keep the ammonia to a minimum, and the tank will cycle through fully.
if you are using ammo chips, you should keep an eye out for ammonia as its likely you don't have enough bacteria to support a full load right off. if that's the case, just do plenty of water changes to keep the ammonia to a minimum, and the tank will cycle through fully.
Carbon cannot effectively remove salts and minerals so it has a negligible effect on ferts, carbon is mostly effective in adsorbing organics. While it's true that you don't need to use carbon on a regular basis, you shouldn't fear using it either.
