Rox carbon

[JPergamo]

Just writing this to relay my experience using rox intermittently for a while now. I only use a tiny bit of carbon for my system that is about 250 gallons of water. Like not even a full cup. And I only use it in my sump in a mesh bag leaving it in for no more than a few days. Learning by watching my tank daily, I can tell you that it does indeed strip something out of the water that corals crave.

I have no scientific backing to this it is simply an observation. PE is reduced and corals just seem to pale a tad. I only do this once in a while to clear up the water if I feel it is somewhat cloudy. I am aware that many run carbon 24 7 and their systems flourish. Also, of course,like anything in the hobby, it could just be system dependent.

I just felt like sharing some words of caution to the new reefer out there about my experience. If one would want to run carbon for any number of reasons, I suggest starting very small and gradually increasing the amount. And I have never had a bad experience not using a reactor for it.
Two pennies
Happy reefing!

 

[Mastiffsrule]

Good advice that is applicable across all of the hobby. Start slow and monitor your reactions. The tank will tell you if it likes it.
But there is also a curve where they don’t like it to start but after acclimating it is beneficial. Such as an acclimation period for coral with new lights.