how long and how often should I run carbon for??? [Archive]

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fast57

12/01/2006, 06:46 PM

how long should I run carbon for??? I plan on running only the carbon in a HOB aquaclear filter I had laying around on regular intervals in order to help keep the tank clean. For how long and how often should I do this??

fast57

12/01/2006, 08:33 PM

anyone??

malintner

12/01/2006, 08:53 PM

Lots of people run it 24/7.

JRod

12/01/2006, 09:21 PM

Run it 24/7 and change it monthly.

fast57

12/01/2006, 10:07 PM

what bad stuff does it really pull out of the water?

reefez

12/01/2006, 10:50 PM

Impurities. Odors, and discoloration..

fast57

12/01/2006, 10:56 PM

does it pull out nitrates and phosphates??