Is chemical filtration really necessary
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KRichardson brings up an interesting point, how do you know the blisters are carbon related? Did you remove carbon and they cleared up?
Arowana come from highly tannin infused waters, which are considered anti bacterial.
The blisters "could" be bacterial in nature and not at all related to carbon.
Arowana come from highly tannin infused waters, which are considered anti bacterial.
The blisters "could" be bacterial in nature and not at all related to carbon.
As soon as I remove it, blisters goes away within a week or so. As soon as I put carbon back, the blisters comes right back! I tried it couple times too.
I wouldn't mind using Carbon at all bc it really clears up my waters. Only reason I'm not using that is because the blisters it causes. I mean I really have no scientific answer to why it does that but after researching, it says it removes some kinda of nutrients in the water.
^ Np. I would love a drip system but w/ the setup of my house, it's not practical. I don't mind doing weekly water changes. I tried purigen once also, I did not see water clear up but u have to constantly recharge it by soaking it in bleach water them soak it with prime. Too much of a hassle.
I had almost the opposite experience, as a noob I didn't use chemical then when I thought I was more knowledgeable I started using it. Now I have it around for med removal but don't use it otherwise
If the blisters are gone when the carbon is removed, definitely don't use it.
I know there was some discussion a few years back about it contributing to HITH in some fish.
Don't know if it was the carbon itself, or the detritus that builds up in the fissures being a breeding ground for pathogens.
I know there was some discussion a few years back about it contributing to HITH in some fish.
Don't know if it was the carbon itself, or the detritus that builds up in the fissures being a breeding ground for pathogens.
