How Long?
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Topic: How Long?
Posted By: Clownfish45
Subject: How Long?
Date Posted: February 21 2011 at 7:59pm
| How long should I keep active carbon in my tank before replacing it ? |
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Posted By: FlooringGuy
Date Posted: February 21 2011 at 8:27pm
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I heard every 3 months. I do it every 2. Check with mark peterson. ------------- Call me for Carpet, Tile, or Hardwood. (801) 263-9600 |
Posted By: SGH360
Date Posted: February 21 2011 at 9:04pm
| You can replaced once the carbon starts filling with gunk that means the the pores of the carbon are used to the maxed. I replace mine every month to keep it fresh |
Posted By: Mark Peterson
Date Posted: February 22 2011 at 11:26am
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Depending on the flow around it, Activated Carbon can be 80-90% used up in two weeks. After that it's simply a place for bacteria to colonize.
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Posted By: tileman
Date Posted: February 22 2011 at 11:12pm
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I change mine every other week. ------------- 335G Reef TOTM. http://www.advancedaquarist.com/2015/2/aquarium ReefKeepers TOTM Feb. 2012 http://reefkeeping.com/joomla/index....k-of-the-month & |