Should I use charcoal or not?

[Row-Z]

Should I be putting charcoal in my filter sock in my sump? If so what kind? Are there advantages to adding charcoal even if you keep up with regular water changes and your parameters are good? Are there any disadvantages?

[toniell]

Are you meaning carbon?

[combiemaster]

wow scary if you use chacoal sound like a BBQ hehe naw all kiding aside use carbon and it keeps you water clear and it removes things. I used it 24/7 other people think its bad been doing it for years. with no side effects

[Wiskey]

I would run carbon if I wasn't so cheep and lazy.




There are advantages,.. like removing the chemicals Leathers put off that harm SPS,... but I don't see a pressing need.

Whiskey

[Row-Z]

Okay, Okay, I meant carbon. You guys don't let anything slip by do you!! Thanks for keeping me on track!!

[Jahreefer]

i run carbon for 1 week per month after a water change. my tank looks good so I guess it works, make water sparkle....

[skeety]

Here's an interesting thread on Carbon:

http://www.thereeftank.com/forums/sh...ghlight=Carbon