Carbon or no carbon?

[vamaro]

I am getting ready to try my first SPS in my tank. Do you need to use carbon in the tank or even phosban or rowa etc.

Thanks!

[JMalone81]

I run both.

[JMBoehling]

Neither Carbon (GAC) or Rowa (GFO) for me and my creatures ... I'll run a little Purigen if the water isn't looking super clear....

[coralmojo]

Carbon!!! Yes!!!

[ryshark]

I run both. Carbon to keep the water clean so the light penetrates better and GFO to keep the phospates low.

[redsea reefer]

Chemi-pure elite and Purigen for me.

[aquaph8]

i run both.

+1

[Ajsim1]

+1

+2 :lol:

[ehutchby]

I run both using a reactor, GFO and Carbon all purchased from Bulk Reef Supply.

[aquavista99]

I run carbon as well with vary good results for SPS.

[SPSpirate]

i like to run ROWA and carbon..

[OrrG]

i run both using a reactor, gfo and carbon all purchased from bulk reef supply.

+1

[vamaro]

Thank you for your replies! I am getting ready to add my first SPS, and I am being really careful about the water. I just upgraded my sump and skimmer. Water checks out fine. Tank is 1 year old this month. I have ran carbon (from bulk reed supply) in the past, but I keep hearing about phospates from using carbon. I also just picked up some of the Rowa. I did not start using it yet.

Thanks again!

Vince

[bayareaquarist]

i run both using a reactor, gfo and carbon all purchased from bulk reef supply.


+ 1~! using HC GFO and the ROX 0.8 Carbon

[PSU REEFER]

Also run both from BRS

[d0ughb0y]

Chemi-pure elite and Purigen for me.

if I am not mistaken, chemipure elite has both carbon and gfo components.

[Tater11]

+ 1~! using HC GFO and the ROX 0.8 Carbon

+2 great stuff..

[Leonardo_]

I use Carbon (GAC) and Carbon (carbon source). No need to use GFO anymore :)

Leonardo

[d0ughb0y]

I use Carbon (GAC) and Carbon (carbon source). No need to use GFO anymore :)

Leonardo

by carbon source you mean vokda ?

I tried that method first, but switched to gfo for simplicity.

[Leonardo_]

By Carbon-Source I mean a combination of Vodka, Glucose and Vinegar.

Carbon source dosing can be very simple also, if you follow the basic rules. You can find more info here (http://reefkeeping.com/issues/2008-08/nftt/index.php) if you would like to.

Leonardo

[IFbettas]

I didn't used to run carbon and never had any problems with my sps, but now I use it to keep the water extra clear.

[redsea reefer]

if I am not mistaken, chemipure elite has both carbon and gfo components.

Correct

[justinzimm]

Run carbon but don't overdue it! A little can go a long way in small aquariums.

[vamaro]

I have been using about half the dose and changing more often (about every 2 weeks)

[bimmer01]

I run both Carbon and Phosban on 2 seperate reactors.

[Dalmerjd]

For 600 gallons I run 12" x 18" bed of carbon and a Phosban 550 for GFO. Both medias get changed monthly. Excellant results.

[scrapz]

carbon 24/7. only because i stick my hands in so often