Carbon in sump

[MarineCorp]

Hi,

What’s everyone’s opinion in putting carbon in a sump?
Is it beneficial or just a waste of time?
Pros and cons?
For or against?

Look forward to your responses

 

[cromag27 Verified Sponsor]

beneficial. especially if you can put it in the path of flow.

 

[Dr. Dendrostein]

Hi,

What’s everyone’s opinion in putting carbon in a sump?
Is it beneficial or just a waste of time?
Pros and cons?
For or against?

Look forward to your responses

I use over a cubic foot, back wash from time to time. Best thing I could of done.

 

[MarineCorp]

Thanks guys! I have now officially added it to my sump.

 

[Guttersnipe]

I used to have carbon in my tank all the time. I no longer use it and my tank has never been healthier.
I think it depends on what’s in your tank. I do make sure I always have carbon just in case though.

 

[mtraylor]

Water clarity and the removal of toxins is the top benefits to me with carbon. Better if you run in a reactor IMO.

 

[Retro Reefer]

I run it in sump but only when needed..

 

[NS Mike D]

Water clarity and the removal of toxins is the top benefits to me with carbon. Better if you run in a reactor IMO.

BRS has a good video on this, I think they were surprised how poorly the mesh bag in a flow did compared to a reactor

 

[mtraylor]

Yeah I use the Rox 0.8 in a reactor. Several cups of it. Use it 24/7 and change every 20 to 30 days.

 

[MarineCorp]

BRS has a good video on this, I think they were surprised how poorly the mesh bag in a flow did compared to a reactor

Thanks that video was very handy!!

 

[dbl]

24/7 in a reactor for me.