Saltwater setup

[Butter73]

Is using carbon in my filter ok for salt water? I have heard both ways.

 

[philhawk]

its alright but most of the people here will tell you that you should aim for efficient bio filtration rather than chemical

 

[USMC Sniper]

its alright but most of the people here will tell you that you should aim for efficient bio filtration rather than chemical

Well said philhawk.

 

[cbeitel]

I run Carbon 24/7 in My SW Reef and once a month in my other tanks. I regularly put my hand in the reef tank and the soft corals tend to send out chemicals as a defence mechanism. That is why I run it 24/7.

IMO a good filtration system must have all 3 (Chemical, Biological, and Mechanical) Mechanical includes water changes!

Oh, and be sure to ONLY use a premium quality carbon. I use 2 Little Fishes Hydrocarbon.