Carbon in filter?

[White Hair]

Just bought a Aquaclear 70, it has coarse filter, filter media and carbon.While researching the filter on you tube came across a couple of videos suggesting maybe not using carbon. What is the latest info and opinions on carbon?

 

[Waters]

Just bought a Aquaclear 70, it has coarse filter, filter media and carbon.While researching the filter on you tube came across a couple of videos suggesting maybe not using carbon. What is the latest info and opinions on carbon?

You will get a ton of responses on both sides of the fence. I run carbon 24X7 for water clarity.....some don't run it at all or keep it strictly for emergencies. I think the key is to use a high quality carbon like ROX .8 and use it in smaller amounts, changing it frequently.

 

[HB AL]

I’ve been running carbon in my tanks for over 30+ years, for water Clarity and quality and coral warfare(toxins) 24/7, if there are detrimental effects I have not experienced them in my systems.

 

[MERKEY]

If you Run it and keep it changed.

How often do you guys replace yours?