carbon with planted tanks. an option?

[contender]

i've heard the carbon zaps out nutrients the plants need. is this a trueism?

thanks in advance.

 

[rallysman]

I dont know much about plants, but if you dont need to use carbon why use it

 

[HarleyK]

i've heard the carbon zaps out nutrients the plants need. is this a trueism?

Howdy,

yes. The only legitimate use of carbon is to remove medication after treatment. Some use it to remove the coloration caused by driftwood, but that's cosmetic and, thus, IMO unnecessary.

HarleyK

 

[fishnutham]

 

[gomezladdams]

Regular water changes are much better than carbon use,I dont bother with it.