carbon

  1. J.selfmade

    Media reactor

    Hey. I’m looking to buy a media reactor probably to run carbon or gfo. I’m leaning towards the Nyos torq gen2 but the reviews aren’t that great. what are the top of the line reactors and easy to replace media?
  2. Dad2Wyatt

    Can I use chemipure blue and carbon together? Can I completely cut out white spectrum for a few days?

    I decided to take a stand this upcoming week on hair algae. Tuxedo Urchin and more CUC will be here in a few days, I took out some of the rocks and scrubbed as much algae off as I could, as well as suctioned some more up during my water change. I currently run carbon but picked up some chemipure...
  3. O

    what happens when i don't change my carbon?

    The carbon I use recommends that I should change every month, what would happen if I just leave it in the tank? Would it leach out the chemicals that it absorbed?
  4. A

    Kenya tree/leather toxins effect on Xenia

    Hey y'all, I've been trying to solve a Xenia problem for some time now, and I'm wondering if this could be the problem. I have a 10 gallon aquarium with a single clown, 3 snails, and one emerald crab, that has been battling Dinos for months. The tanks is looking better, but my Xenia is looking...
  5. Zoa_Fanatic

    Carbon or no carbon

    Does carbon strip essential elements from the water column? I’m an environmental engineer and my training wpuld indicate it’s gonna take a whole lot of carbon to bind up a ton of your essential elements but I don’t know for sure about in saltwater. I plan on running it because I have a decent...
  6. Muffin87

    Is Purigen less effective when used with Ozone?

    As Randy points out, carbon removes more organics when combined Ozone. Conversely, I've read at least a couple of times that Purigen "stays white" much longer when combined with ozone. This suggests Purigen does not remove as many organics as it would without ozone. An example here...
  7. Brent Behringer

    California Reactors Brand New AquaMaxx XS Media Reactor Custom Painted

    Selling my Brand New AquaMaxx XS Media Reactor Took it out if the box and custom painted the top, bottom gray and thumb screws red for my build Never used - Brand New $45 shipped
  8. Alexblade1889

    EMERGENCY No pox and activated carbon

    I was wondering if you can dose no pox and have activated carbon in your sump cause I’ve heard they counter act eachother
  9. LxHowler

    Rowaphos and carbon in the same reactor

    So I am aware that this isn't the best or most efficient way to run both carbon and rowaphos but I broke one of my reactors earlier and can't get a new one quickly so I was wondering if this idea would work as a temporary solution. I know that carbon and rowaphos ideally have different flows and...
  10. Head and Lateral Line Erosion (HLLE)

    Head and Lateral Line Erosion (HLLE)

    Activated Carbon as a Cause of Head and Lateral Line Erosion (HLLE) in Marine Aquarium fish Jay Hemdal c. 2020 Background: Head and Lateral Line Erosion (HLLE) is the name for a type of skin erosion that affects some species of marine fishes in captivity. It is occasionally referred to as...
  11. ScubaFish802

    Do You Run Carbon 24/7 or Never?

    Yesterday I saw a post on R2R that started me down a rabbit hole I didn't even know existed. As someone who has always run a "high quality" carbon in their filtration I never thought twice about it. However, it appears there is quite the debate on running a carbon source in an aquarium. After...
  12. Britttt

    Carbon to reduce chemical warfare in reef tank?

    Hey everybody, we are interested in knowing whether we're running the appropriate amount of carbon in our 190L (total volume) reef tank, as we've heard a lot about the importance of carbon in reducing 'chemical warfare' between corals. Has anyone experienced this personally? And is the...
  13. S

    Florida Miscellaneous Carbon Doser with CO2 Hose

    I have a 2 yr old Carbon Doser. Little corrosion around the gauges and fittings and led is a little dim but still works great. Comes with a new co2 hose. $200 shipped within the USA.
  14. Perpetual Novice

    Do I need a carbon reactor?

    I’ve been keeping a 75 gallon mixed reef running with a canister filter, 2 hob skimmers, 2 opposing gyres, and a copious amount of live rock as the only means of filtration and circulation. I sometimes run carbon or phosphate media by hanging a sock around the outflow of the skimmers although I...
  15. Reefer37

    Should I Change Out Carbon?

    So I'm still learning, but when I got my tank 4 months ago, it came with carbon bags. I'm not sure how old they were or how long they were used, but I never replaced them with new carbon when I started the tank up. One I ended up switching out for Chemi-pure Elite and still haven't touched the...
  16. Lysh87

    New Reefer!

    Hi everyone I am brand new to this hobby! I have had my tank set up for a day and a half and still trying to figure some things out. I have a Fluval Evo Sea 13.5 gallon. The carbon and sponge filter are in the middle compartment how far down is it supposed to be? Is the bag of carbon supposed...
  17. Peter SVK

    C in biopellets

    Hello guys, I have question about biopellets. If we talk about biopellets like source of C. This carbon is dissolved in water and can be source of C for coral or only bacteria can use this source of C? Thank you for answer. If you have link for an article i will appreciate it. And sorry for my...
  18. Peach02

    Should I run Carbon?

    Ive been looking to improve my 30 Gallon mixed reef recently and I've come across lots of people recommending carbon and lots of people saying it slows or stops coral growth. Do you run carbon and if so did it effect your coral growth and do you use a reactor or a sock, whats the difference...
  19. WhalesLovePineapple

    Is Carbon meant to be a temporary fix or permanent part of the reef system?

    My aquarium came with some chemiblue carbon packets. I decided to throw them in to see if it would make any difference to my corals that aren't fully opening or don't look too healthy. I know I do have phosphates and nitrates so this could be useful. If I do see results, should I continue...
  20. SilverCityReef

    Massachusetts WTB Media Reactor (Prefer BRS But Open)

    I'm looking for a media reactor so I can run carbon on my 40 Breeder Build. I would prefer the single BRS reactors, even the mini, but I am open to whatever for the right price. Shouldnt need to run large amounts so a dual canister is probably overkill. I don't NEED a pump with it but again, for...
  21. nightmarepl

    NEW 32g biocube Media rack ADVICE NEEDED

    currently cycling my 32g biocube with dry rock and live sand with added biospira to speed the process up alittle i run lights 5h white 4h blue 500gph wave maker to move water. i have a media rack that needs to filled up i know the top of the rack requires Filter floss and i was told a decent...
  22. DMan

    Carbon Dosing Charts

    Can anyone post some links to the old "ReefKeeping" carbon dosing charts. I remember there were charts for vodka and vinegar. I'm currently dosing vinegar in a 120g system, and have reached zero levels of nitrate and po4. My question is once zero levels are acheived do I cut back to a...
  23. Luis Marrero

    AIO Build Have experience with the Innovative Marine Purity Packs?

    I don't know about you but i am tired of cutting filter pads for AIO media baskets. I recently purchased the Purity Pack from Innovative Marine and i love it! Re-usable, Re-washable and to be honest last longer and picks up more particles from the water. Let's hear your experiences and share how...
  24. JMarsh

    How Long to Run Increased Carbon When Using Flatworm eXit?

    Hi everyone, When using Flatworm eXit they advise to use 1lb of carbon for every 50 gal of water. My reactor won't hold close to this, so I'm filling it as much as I can. How long should I run this increased amount before I return to the normal amount for my volume of water? Thanks!
  25. Wingizzmo

    Massachusetts Vertex RX-U 1.5L UNIVERSAL MEDIA REACTOR NIB

    I have 3 vertex 1.5 reactors new never seen water in original box 100.00 each.
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