I have a 150 gallon mixed reef tank. Currently using Red Sea Carbon which is just in a pouch laying in water flow of the final chamber before the sump pumps the water back up to DT . Here are several questions regarding carbon usage:
1. Should carbon be used all the time or just periodically?
2. If periodically, can I pull it out and "save" it in RODI water until the next time I need it without sacrificing efficiency?
3. If continually, how long before I need to replace the carbon?
4. How much carbon should I use for my size tank? Does that dosage change based on whether I use it on a one time basis or continually?
5. Anything else I should consider?
In my sump, I use a sock, skimmer, ceramic rings/refugium (together). No other reactors, etc. I also had some purigen in a pouch but due to very low levels of nitrates and phosphates pulled it out to help raise my parameters a bit.
(I have all the same questions regarding purigen if anyone cares to chime in)
1. Should carbon be used all the time or just periodically?
2. If periodically, can I pull it out and "save" it in RODI water until the next time I need it without sacrificing efficiency?
3. If continually, how long before I need to replace the carbon?
4. How much carbon should I use for my size tank? Does that dosage change based on whether I use it on a one time basis or continually?
5. Anything else I should consider?
In my sump, I use a sock, skimmer, ceramic rings/refugium (together). No other reactors, etc. I also had some purigen in a pouch but due to very low levels of nitrates and phosphates pulled it out to help raise my parameters a bit.
(I have all the same questions regarding purigen if anyone cares to chime in)