is this carbon product ok?

[jarviz]

I'm switching over to carbon for the first time from CPE. I couldn't find any discussion on this brand or product on here, but was wondering if there is any reason to NOT try this? It got good reviews on amazon; and supposedly "Bitumonous" carbon is the way to go right?

 

[Randy Holmes-Farley]

I don't know anything about that product, but IMO, cheaping out on GAC is not a good plan. Too much risk of things like HLLE in tangs.

I'd recommend a premium acid washed GAC such as ROX 0.8.

 

[jarviz]

I don't know anything about that product, but IMO, cheaping out on GAC is not a good plan. Too much risk of things like HLLE in tangs.

I'd recommend a premium acid washed GAC such as ROX 0.8.

Is this considered cheap? It's $25 for a quarter pound and it says its been thoroughly washed to minimize dust.

Is there anything you can recommend on Amazon? I guess I can return this one and get the BRS one if there are no other decent options

 

[Randy Holmes-Farley]

Is this considered cheap? It's $25 for a quarter pound and it says its been thoroughly washed to minimize dust.

I do not know if it is "cheap" or not.

if it isn't inexpensive relative to a premium product like ROX 0.8, then, IMO, there's no reason to not elect ROX 0.8.

Bulk Premium ROX 0.8 Aquarium Carbon

Why does BRS recommend this? When it comes to filter carbon we are pretty picky and wouldn’t recommend any ordinary carbon. The ROX carbon in our opinion is the best carbon on the market, only requiring half as much as most standard carbons. It may cost a little more upfront, however being able...

www.bulkreefsupply.com

 

[X-37B]

Rox 0.8 or nothing.
You use less and I do not even rinse it.
Load your reactor and go.
I put it a small bag for my 45 rag system.
I change both every 3 weeks.

 

[jarviz]

Rox 0.8 or nothing.
You use less and I do not even rinse it.
Load your reactor and go.
I put it a small bag for my 45 rag system.
I change both every 3 weeks.

What is ROX 0.8? I can't even find it with a google search, it just takes me straight to BRS and Aquamaxx's products.

I don't have a reactor, just an HOB filter. That should befine to be a little back there right?

 

[DED65]

They sell Aquamaxx rox 0.8 on Amazon. Bulk Reef sells there own branded product on their website. Both are good carbons. Seachem Matrix carbon is also a good, acid washed product that they sell on Amazon.

 

[X-37B]

What is ROX 0.8? I can't even find it with a google search, it just takes me straight to BRS and Aquamaxx's products.

I don't have a reactor, just an HOB filter. That should befine to be a little back there right?

BRS sell it
Go to their site and search.
You can get a fine mesh bag to put it in.
Here is mine on my frag system.
I pulled it out so you can see it better.
I change it every 3 weeks.
Just drop in in your HOB.

 

[Randy Holmes-Farley]

Norit ROX 0.8 is made by Cabot Corp.

Many companies in the hobby as well as scientific supply places sell it:

https://www.cabotcorp.com/-/media/files/product-datasheets/datasheet-norit-rox-08pdf.pdf?la=en&rev=8a59e01d7a424ae89d044fc28da76ad6

You can buy it in bulk railroad cars if you need to. lol