is this ok to run carbon

[laredo300c]

ok so i have a 55gallon sumpless with just live rock and a bak pak skimmer and so far everything is good .....i came across a hob filter that i didn't even remember i had..it looks like this pic...anyways if i install this just to run carbon and swich out the the filter once a week , will it make a difference in the water quallity....this filter i believe is for a 20 gallon tank....the filter is new in the box and comes with one filter .........i wanted to ask before i go and buy a 10 or 15 filter box... thanks http://www.petco.com/Shop/AlternateImages.aspx?FamilyID=107131&sku=

[cczarnik]

I don't think those filters have enough carbon in them to do much. If you wanted to use it you could buy polyfilters and cut size to fit. They will help to pull some nasties out of the water. http://www.poly-bio-marine.com/polyprod.htm Hope this helps.

[[17]shawn[17]]

if you want to run carbon and use that filter your better off buying media bags like these http://www.incredibleaquarium.com/store/product_info.php?products_id=418
and carbon like this http://www.incredibleaquarium.com/store/product_info.php?products_id=1056

you can just drop it in the section where the filter would normaly go

[amaya]

i have always used hob skimmers with carbon in a filter bag,just be sure to put something to hold the bag in place i've had it get sucked up and cause 5gl of water downstairs

[epstein]

I have been using a hob for quite a while and run nothing but carbon in it.....It does a great job and yes i do notice a difference....I utilize it in my sump and be honest Im sure its better than running nothing ....Just dont use the foam pad.....and make sure you change it regularly....a Media bag in the corner of a sump will do nothing for you ...You need flow through it...

Just my .02

Brian