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Posted: March 26 2011 at 4:07pm |
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I was just wondering how often people use AC. Is it good to run 24/7? Does it remove some of the trace elements?
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Posted: March 26 2011 at 8:52pm |
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It does remove trace elements, but a small monthly water change usually takes care of it. I run carbon 24/7 and change it out every month.
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Posted: March 26 2011 at 9:38pm |
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I was running it 24/7, but after reading an artical in coral mag I'm second guessing myself, whether it is really necessary. My thoughts are maybe run it for a week every month. After all if everything is running good then all the AC is doing is removing things that you really want in your water. Maybe I'm missing something please chime in!
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Posted: March 27 2011 at 9:35am |
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I run mine 24/7 also... I think that the benefits, out weight the cons by a long shot. Plus carbon also removes color pigment, to make water be crystal clear
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Posted: March 27 2011 at 10:52am |
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I use it 24/7
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Posted: March 27 2011 at 11:59am |
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I too run 24/7 change every couple of months... mainly when i remember too lol
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Posted: March 27 2011 at 6:10pm |
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Before 2 weeks elapses AC is pretty much exhausted and cannot remove any more organic chemicals. After that it just becomes a part of the biofiltration. I run AC for 1-2 weeks monthly.
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Posted: March 31 2011 at 1:25am |
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Good thread. I was told it does more harm than good but it sounds like running it partially works better than not.. Thanks!
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Posted: March 31 2011 at 5:43am |
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AC does no harm to your system, and is very beneficial. It absorbs tons of harmful compounds; particularly the ones that corals put into the water to engage in "chemical warfare" with one another.
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Posted: March 31 2011 at 5:50am |
Yea, its good I came onto this forum. You guys have been nothing but good help! I actually put some in tonight and I think i've seen some good results already. It'll take a bit more time to be sure though.
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Posted: March 31 2011 at 6:38am |
That's what we're here for  .
Side-note: My better half and I are going to have to take you up on that star party soon!
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Posted: March 31 2011 at 12:00pm |
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There is old info out there that says AC, if used continuously, can cause LLE (Lateral Line Erosion) disease. Not true.
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