Activated Carbon and Phosphate

[Steven Pro]

Here is my latest article for your enjoyment.

http://www.wetwebmedia.com/ca/volume_4/V4I2/carbon/carbon_comparisons.htm

[Sweetpea]

I have some of the Seachem carbon... I'll have to test it and see what happens!

[melev]

Good article Steven. I need to test the one I'm using just so I know for sure.

[mutts]

Huh... I always by the already made filter pads, huh I wonder how they test out... thats interesting Thanks for sharing Steven!

[carpenterwrasse]

on this subject what if you haven't used carbon? should i start?and if i should be using any thanks for the info to steer me in the right direction...

[Steven Pro]

I use it from time to time, but not consistently. I probably should though.

[mutts]

I always run a HOB filter with carbon just in case. I want that back up in case I overfeed, something dies, or whatever else, but I converted from fw to sw so carbon is just something that I beleive in. I would have some on hand though in case something goes haywire. IMHO that is.

[Sweetpea]

Found out my phosphate test kit expired... my LFS charges $5 for them to test the sample and around $20 bucks for a test kit. If I end up buying another kit, I'll test and post the results here. :rolleyes:

[spookey]

that is good to know ...ty Steven

[mutts]

your lfs charges? thats shoty, i guess that is one thing we do right... i'm going to test my carbon there when i get around to it

[jojo22]

My LFS charges 50 cents per test, not for a full work up but per reagent that they use!!

[mutts]

we do free tests, but if we didn't people wouldn't be in the hobby any more...

"my fish died"

"how is your water"

"clear"

"have you tested it?"

"..."

"we can test if for you"

"how much"

"insert amont here"

"oh thats okay, i'll just take 14 fish home today, it will be fine"

"..."

some people are really good about understanding water chemisty others... well, they hurt my head

[jojo22]

When I worked at the pet store, when I asked about the water and they said it was clear I said "so is vodka but fish won't live in it" conversation over, water tested.

[cweber]

we do free tests, but if we didn't people wouldn't be in the hobby any more...

"my fish died"

"how is your water"

"clear"

"have you tested it?"

"..."

"we can test if for you"

"how much"

"insert amont here"

"oh thats okay, i'll just take 14 fish home today, it will be fine"

"..."

some people are really good about understanding water chemisty others... well, they hurt my head

LOL!

[carpenterwrasse]

i don't think anyone around me charges to test water at least they haven't for me...