Does Activated Carbon Clear Frozen Fish Odor from Aquarium?

[daveman12345]

Hi, I feed my Arowana tank frozen smelt. The water smells afterwards like a fish market. Will activated carbon clear the odor?

Also, my friend once used activated carbon a few days before his Arowana died. This had no ties right? Activated carbon should be ok in my tank? Will I have to gradually introduce it, or just use the full recommended dosage from the start?

Thanks.

 

[CClump]

you dont really dose carbon? Depending on the amount/container you buy itll have a bag or be in a bag. and just add it to your filter.
its harmless, and it should help a bit with the smell. Water changes and covers work best to rid of scents though

 

[dogofwar]

Yes - not instantly but that's what carbon is good for...

Matt

 

[dookie]

yes it will definitely remove the odor for you.

 

[Spiritofthesoul]

Yes, it works for me

No more smells from Hikari stinking pellets

 

[rhodes_96]

How long does the smell last ?

Whats type of filtration do you have ?

There should be no need for carbon if your water parameters and filtration is kept in check.