Orange Filter Floss

[silentbiscuit]

everytime I run carbon in my tank my filter floss turns this orange/rust color. Any ideas what that is exactly? Havent been able to find anything researching.

Thanks in advance

 

[TX_REEF]

that's funky! Do you rinse the carbon first to ensure it isn't releasing any dust? what carbon do you use?

 

[iannarelli]

I had that happen with some leftover Fluval carbon I was using. I just got some BRS Rox 0.8, and will be switching it out momentarily. I will update you if I still have orange after that.

 

[TX_REEF]

i vaguely recall reading that the fluval carbon contains some iron, which would help explain the rust color. You could run a magnet over the carbon when dry to confirm.

 

[silentbiscuit]

that's funky! Do you rinse the carbon first to ensure it isn't releasing any dust? what carbon do you use?

Yes i rinsed it before using. It was AquaClear brand. I have the BRS Rox as well but was just using the last of the AquaCleaer that I had laying around.