Thinking Aquarist

[mercury904]

I was thinking to put charcoal as a substrate...would that be fine?

 

[Crazy Taco]

I dont think that would be the best idea.

 

[mercury904]

I dont think that would be the best idea.

Why do you think? will it affect my water parameters?I was planning to put a size of a golf ball

 

[Miguel]

I don't know. Where do you find charcoal in water, in nature? Does it happen? Could well be. Hope it does not leach..

 

[dr_sudz]

where would you get this charcoal from? I have this feeling that it usually floats unless it is treated with something, the only thing I can think of is those charcole Bisquets and they would be a really bad idea.

 

[mercury904]

where would you get this charcoal from? I have this feeling that it usually floats unless it is treated with something, the only thing I can think of is those charcole Bisquets and they would be a really bad idea.

Im plannin to use the ordinary charcoal that has no chemicals..Charcoals will sink within 2 weeks or so..I just wanna know the possible problem that im gonna encounter gonna put an undergravel filter underneath it that will be sucked up by a power pump down to a sump

 

[Mr.V]

the water might be filled with black sediments and fine powders

 

[Miguel]

the water might be filled with black sediments and fine powders

agreed..

 

[mgctutor]

give it a rinse... give it a try... let us know...

 

[mercury904]

the water might be filled with black sediments and fine powders

Im plannin to scrub each coal that I will be putting,to remove those powdered sediments that you're telling.Your suggestion will all be appreciated thanx for those who suggested.