 |
|
||
April 24th, 2013, 10:16 PM
|
#1 |
|
Egg
Join Date: Mar 2011
Posts: 22
Rep Power: 0
 |
Filter Media
Which of the various forms of bulk carbon is most effective at adsorbing aquarium waste?
I have seen it said that burned bone is best because it is porous so has more surface area on which things can stick and I would imagine the same claim is made for burned. Coconut shells. If this is true then it would seem that crushed coal would be less effective.
__________________
Charlie  +  A seed hidden in the heart of an apple is an orchard invisible Welsh Proverb |
|
|
|
April 25th, 2013, 06:04 PM
|
#2 |
|
Super Moderator
Join Date: Aug 2008
Location: Brooklyn
Posts: 687
Rep Power: 33
|
carbon
i have always use activated carbon
if you find out anything different let us know |
|
|
|
|
May 8th, 2013, 11:18 PM
|
#3 |
|
Egg
Join Date: Jul 2008
Location: right now I am in the living room
Posts: 28
Rep Power: 0
|
I've always used activated carbon except recently. More water changes and less filtration.
|
|
|
|
|
May 12th, 2013, 12:25 PM
|
#4 |
|
Super Moderator
Join Date: Aug 2008
Location: Brooklyn
Posts: 687
Rep Power: 33
|
i run tanks both ways
I do not like it in planted tanks, but do in my reefs. It is not a must either way |
|
|
|
 |
| Bookmarks |
| Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests) | |
| Thread Tools | |
| Display Modes | |
|
|
Linear Mode
