Carbon Filtration
Information about Granular Activated Carbon (GAC), a chemical filtration method used in saltwater aquariums.
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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.
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.
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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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