I use carbon 24/7 but I don’t have a reactor so it’s just passive filtration in a mesh bag next to the return pump for some flow. I swap it out every two weeks.
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same here 24/7 changed out usually once a month sometimes I'll let slide 2 months. in a reactor with sponges so it doesn't tumble. i wonder if that could be the correlation people see with hlleOkay. I'll chime in with 24/7. I use BRS ROX 0.8 GAG 24/7 through a reactor. I have for the past 4 years and have never encountered HLLE even with my 3 tangs. I rinse it well before introducing it to the sump and change it out about once a month even though I know it loses a lot of it's effectiveness fairly quickly. I definitely can't say that this is the way to go, but it has worked for me up to this point. No reason to change now.
I run it 24/7 in a media reactor. Gin clear water and helps protect against unwanted contaminants.Votes are pretty split in the poll still. Anyone who does run carbon 24/7 want to chime in?
Hmm...no water changes, no skimmer, and NO CARBON and this tank has been running just fine for over 20 years...interesting.
More than 1 way to catch a unicorn....
The old owner of tropical fish international on saratoga ave here in san jose told me that no water changes is a best kept secret.
Her water was yellow in the main display though and it was the worst smelling shop in the bay area......
Lol.I do regular water changes and my tank does not stink. If it did I wouldn't have a fish tank in my office.
Now the cat's litter box down in the basement is another story...that makes the entire first floor reek even with me changing it out every 3 days.
Carbon is evil and strips your tank of things that it needs.
I have crystal clear water by simply stirring my sand to clouldiness and then letting it settle.
I don't understand the use of this method when there is a less invasive method that works far better with less downsides.
Hmm...no water changes, no skimmer, and NO CARBON and this tank has been running just fine for over 20 years...interesting.
I’m seeing a lot of posts mention or highlight the need for “good quality carbon”? What does that mean?
I used it 24/7 in my nano for years without issues. It helped keep the fishy smell at bay, and water sparkling clear.Votes are pretty split in the poll still. Anyone who does run carbon 24/7 want to chime in?