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[Oneten]

Hello 1 and all just a quick question, can I use Activated Carbon Foam Sheet in my sump for my discus tank..... at the moment I got bio balls ceramic ringa and k1. The set up is like this water from tank go true a mesh then to filter pad then that sponge I want to relpace with carbon foam then ceramic rings bio balls then k1. I read something about carbon is bad in long turm is that the carbon foam? thaks

[sdrexler078]

You get mixed answers about carbon I have used it in my sump before and my fish didn't die or get hole in head like others have said. I switch off between the carbon and poly fiber stuff though.

[Freaky.Fishie]

I haven't used carbon in the last two years unless I have to treat the aquarium, then I only use carbon to remove the medication.

[Skip]

Carbon not bad.. jus useless and waste of money for people doing daily water changes

[Madaboutdiscus]

I removed my carbon when the bag got a hole in it. I never replaced it and the tank has done fine.

-Victoria

[BODYDUB]

I've never had carbon in my tank for that past 4 yrs............

[wild4discus]

Activated carbon or carbon pads are is a waste of your money. As long as you do regular WC, you don't need it. Good to have some on hand though just in case to remove medications.

[NAB]

So if you are running a canister should you just use that tray for some more bio media? I am assuming the more the better?

[BODYDUB]

So if you are running a canister should you just use that tray for some more bio media? I am assuming the more the better?
Yas and yes. The more the better.............