Longer lasting carbon

[thanh386]

Any reccomendation? It seems like my carbon doesn't last as long as I had hoped for. Maybe I am expecting to much. I use a container of seachem every 2 weeks.

 

[enderg60]

I use the BRS cheap stuff, small size. Rinse it good and its the best bag for the buck.

 

[ff337]

I bought a 52.5 lb bag for $45 it fills a 5 gallon bucket. Been using it for almost a year.

 

[smoothound]

Bulkreefsupply has some good stuff.

 

[ralph atl]

ROX from brs

 

[dawgface]

Your expecting to much, carbon really only last that long. If the underlying goal is to save money then cheaper carbon is the only option. I for one stomach the cost and go Seachem all the way.

 

[thanh386]

It's not about the money really. It's the annoyance of having to change it.

 

[cbj25]

Is purigen an option?... I Have never ran carbon in a reef, what are you trying to accomplish from your original post?

 

[thanh386]

I need a recommendation of a carbon or anything that will last a bit longer than the carbon I am using. I use carbon to reduce the yellowing of my water.

 

[ripped tide]

Give chemipure elite grande a shot. Just toss it in your sump. Continue running your regular carbon as well.

 

[mph84]

Bio chem zorb is "supposed" to last something like 3 months

 

[lilrobb]

If Gelbstoff is the issue - run Ozone...

 

[skriz]

Thanh386;735294 wrote: I need a recommendation of a carbon or anything that will last a bit longer than the carbon I am using. I use carbon to reduce the yellowing of my water.

Get a properly sized Emperor UV. You won't have yellow water issues with one in action.

 

[thanh386]

Do u have one? And can I run it all the time?

 

[cbj25]

Thanh386;735359 wrote: Do u have one? And can I run it all the time?

sorry if i opened up a can of worms re: carbon alternatives...

 

[skriz]

Thanh386;735359 wrote: Do u have one? And can I run it all the time?

Yes and yes.