Ture or False, reactivating carbon

[Tokay]

Ive heard a rumor once or twice that there is a way to reactivate carbon by putting it in the oven or heating it up or something similar.

I heard it from one friend and now another.

Is it true? if so how should be done?

 

[MadRussian79]

Carbon reactivation (or activation) requires 700 - 850 C (1292 - 1562 F) which is way beyond conventional home ovens. That is how activated carbon is made but not practical for the home user.

 

[Oddball]

Agree with the above. The cost of home carbon reactivation (In something like a kiln) is much higher compared to buying replacement carbon.

Limiting bio-mass, performing frequent gravel-washes/water changes, and/or implementing a refugium to the system are good alternatives to frequent carbon replacement.

 

[Tokay]

thanks for the info guys, now i can correct/inform others.
I dont really use carbon, except for taking meds out.
Might see what it does to my dirty turtle pond.