New fish when do i start skimming??

[Grins]

My tank is a fowlr i got 22lbs of lr and 30lbs of base rock, I have a hob filter with lr rubble and a carbon bag. Only one fish now. But im going to get 2 small clowns this weekend if lfs has any in stock.

You went lighter on the live to base ratio than I'd have recommended but the filter will help. Careful of the carbon, it can only absorb so much before it begins to leach back into the water.

 

[boggs]

how often should i replace the carbon?

 

[Grins]

Depends, if it is pure carbon I'd probably do it 1x week. Some such as Chemi-Pure elite can be done less frequently.

I only run it when needed though, such as when new corals are added or I have had to treat with something (rare).

 

[boggs]

It is the carbon bag that comes with the aquaclear filter.