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Unread 10/14/2008, 09:16 PM   #14
chachijoe75
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Originally posted by bbehring
Chachijoe, so how well did that little carbon filter handle the foul skimmate smell? How often do you change out the carbon?
It does a good job, no stinky!!!

I think the fact that the canister is so big helps. I replace the charcoal once a month and use pellets, they seem to allow for better air flow as it doesn't compact like the smaller grains...

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