Do you run Carbon?

[costaricareef]

I use carbon when setting up a new tank and cycling for a couple of months. After that I remove it.

 

[Albert bada]

Could running active carbon cause my purple tank to have HLLE

 

[HB AL]

I run it 24/7 and it causes NO issues with the health of my fish including the Yellow, Purple and Hippo tangs. I've had these 3 for 5 years and no hlle.

 

[Paston1]

Could running active carbon cause my purple tank to have HLLE

Yes it can according to many but honestly I’m not sure. Just from the numerous people saying it or reading it.
Have never seen a scientific article show it does though.

 

[smalltownuser]

Yes, Carbon Pulls Out the Good Stuff in Addition to the Bad Stuff.

Lets put it this way.

I used Carbon for Years and had No Coral Growth!

I Stopped Using it and My Corals Took Off

So No I would Never Use Carbon.

The Only Exception Might be in an Emergency Situation.

Wow,, I dont even know if you'll see this but I at least wanted you to know that your response was perfect. You gave specific information rather than the typical "how big is your tank, whats in it, etc." Just looking for specific information on why or why not to use it and you nailed it. Thank you very much