Importance of Carbon

[drdrewr]

Carbon can be very useful... it can remove odor, stains in the water, medications, etc.

However, using carbon regularly is frowned upon in many circles and seen as unnecessary... Here's a good article on the pros and cons:
http://www.ratemyfishtank.com/articles/106

Certainly, no matter what the hobbyist chooses, it is no replacement for good filtration and regular water changes.

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aclockworkorange,
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