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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.
New Biological Filtration For an LFS - 1,000 Gallon System
The filtration system in the 1,000g saltwater holding system at Animal Jungle wasn't doing the job. Here is how we fixed it.
New Biological Filtration For an LFS - 3,500g Shark Tank
The filtration system in the 3,500g Shark Tank at Animal Jungle wasn't doing the job. Here is how we fixed it.
About Using Granular Activated Carbon (GAC)
From your About Guides, Debbie & Stan discuss using Granular Activated Carbon, as a chemical filtration method in saltwater aquariums.
DIY Carbon Tube Filtration System Plan
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.
A Method for Using Activated Carbon
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.
Activated Carbon in the Marine Tank
From Bruce Hallman's Filter Index page, an overview article by James R. Layton about using Carbon Filtration.
Chemical Filtration - Activated Carbon
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.
Everything About GAC
From Bruce Hallman's Filter Index page, an exchange between Bruce Hallman and Leo Morin, chemist for the Seachem company, about GAC.
Granular Activated Carbon
From FINS Reefkeeper FAQ's, information about GAC and a WARNING about slowly replacing your carbon when it gets old.
Reef Aquariums - Part Three: Chemical Filtration
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.

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