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    Posted: February 21 2011 at 7:59pm
How long should I keep active carbon in my tank before replacing it ? 
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I heard every 3 months. I do it every 2. Check with mark peterson.
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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
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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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I change mine every other week.
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