Carbon Filtration Information
Information all about carbon filtration and using activated granular, crystal, pellet or other forms of this material used in fresh, brackish, saltwater and reef tank systems as a means of chemical filtration to clear-up yellow water, absorb unwanted contaminants, and other purposes.
The filtration system in the 1,000g saltwater holding system at Animal Jungle wasn't doing the job. Here is how we fixed it.
The filtration system in the 3,500g Shark Tank at Animal Jungle wasn't doing the job. Here is how we fixed it.
From your About Guides, Debbie & Stan discuss using Granular Activated Carbon, as a chemical filtration method in saltwater aquariums.
From your About Guides, Stan & Debbie Hauter give their instructions for building a simple and efficient carbon tube filter that incorporates the use of Hiatt Distributors Limited TBPC (Tri-Based Pelletized Carbon) for biological filtration.
By Albert Thiel, an article that takes a look at the trend towards not using carbon all the time. In his article he also talks about his using Coconut Shell type carbon.
From Bruce Hallman's Filter Index page, an overview article by James R. Layton about using Carbon Filtration.
From the Reef Sources Guide section, a basic overview on chemical filtration and using activated carbon, a tried and true method for removing toxins and other organic compounds from an aquarium.
From Bruce Hallman's Filter Index page, an exchange between Bruce Hallman and Leo Morin, chemist for the Seachem company, about GAC.
From FINS Reefkeeper FAQ's, information about GAC and a WARNING about slowly replacing your carbon when it gets old.
By J. Charles Delbeek, Published in the April 1990
Aquarium Fish Magazine. The Activated Carbon section covers how to set up a filtration system in your sump, an easy way to test to see if your GAC needs changing, and much more.
