SteveDola Good Tings BRS Member Apr 19, 2005 #1 does bulk carbon need to be strained before it goes in sump or can i just take it from the bag and throw it into the filter sock? someone with expirence should be able to answer this quick quick.
does bulk carbon need to be strained before it goes in sump or can i just take it from the bag and throw it into the filter sock? someone with expirence should be able to answer this quick quick.
A Aquadiva rebuilding the reef Apr 19, 2005 #2 Not too experienced, but I always rinse mine or else you get that black film over everything. FWIW. -Linda
Not too experienced, but I always rinse mine or else you get that black film over everything. FWIW. -Linda
OP OP SteveDola Good Tings BRS Member Apr 19, 2005 #6 k. thanks all, alittle new to the carbon sock thing...used to the premade aquaclear carbon bags. I like this way already...its cheaper!
k. thanks all, alittle new to the carbon sock thing...used to the premade aquaclear carbon bags. I like this way already...its cheaper!
Moe_K Stabbed by Foulke Apr 19, 2005 #7 I rinse before using. I saw a poll on this kind of thing years ago. The results were about 70/30 in favor of rinsing. None of the rinsers could specify what negatives would stem from not rinsing - other than a very brief balck cloud.
I rinse before using. I saw a poll on this kind of thing years ago. The results were about 70/30 in favor of rinsing. None of the rinsers could specify what negatives would stem from not rinsing - other than a very brief balck cloud.
clamm Nothing to nobody Apr 19, 2005 #8 I rinse as well. i dont like the black cloud that come for a few mins.
