I have AC110's on all of my tanks. I have the setup that comes in the box. the sponge, the carbon filter, and the biological media that are shaped like cylinders. I have seen a couple people state that they didnt need the carbon. Is this true? How would you recommend I set them up. I have never had a problem.
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Inquiring minds want to know, and that includes me...I like using carbon personally, I think it helps clarify and take impurities out of the water and takes away any odor....
There are three different ways I have done it....
1. ditch the carbon bag and media add a second sponge...
2. ditch the carbon bag and add more media (bio-rings,etc).
3. ditch the carbon bag and add some filter floss(100% polyester) between the sponge and media.
I currently run my like the first way. But that is because I have a wet/dry on the same tank for the bio filtration
I only use carbon for removing meds, also the bag with the ac110 usually bust open and make's a huge freaking mess.
1. ditch the carbon bag and media add a second sponge...
2. ditch the carbon bag and add more media (bio-rings,etc).
3. ditch the carbon bag and add some filter floss(100% polyester) between the sponge and media.
I currently run my like the first way. But that is because I have a wet/dry on the same tank for the bio filtration
I only use carbon for removing meds, also the bag with the ac110 usually bust open and make's a huge freaking mess.
haha, ok I knew that. well, I guess what I need to know is how important is the chemical filtration?
Imo the tiny bit of carbon in the bag isnt enough to accomplish very much.not worth worrying about putting it in.
this may help...
http://www.agr.gc.ca/pfra/flash/filtration/en/filtrationtxt_e.htm
I say if it aint broke don't fix it...if your fish are happy and healthy then keep doing what your doing... but if the carbon is removed your fish will still be happy, and your tank will still remain stable. For water polishing just use filter floss
http://www.agr.gc.ca/pfra/flash/filtration/en/filtrationtxt_e.htm
I say if it aint broke don't fix it...if your fish are happy and healthy then keep doing what your doing... but if the carbon is removed your fish will still be happy, and your tank will still remain stable. For water polishing just use filter floss
I don't use carbon in any of my tanks unless I have to remove meds or if there's a particularly bad odor (which usually won't happen with proper water changes). My preference would be to use 1 sponge and the biomax. I don't have biomax in most of mine though because I got them all before they started including the biomax.
