carbon in filter

[DJ Oetting]

so i was told to use some sort of carbon in my filter and i did so however im noticing little pieces of carbon in my tank from the filter media probably from when i changed it. Is this ok or should i be taking it out so it doesnt happen anymore

 

[Krazykarl]

Carbon needs slow flOw. If u run it in a reactor or hob filter, it can't tumble. It will break apart into dust and fill your tank. 30 gph for carbon

 

[DJ Oetting]

its in thefilter media in my hob filter, what do you recommend i do? also will it harm my tank?

 

[Cal_stir]

it won't harm the tank, i would put it in a fine mesh sock then in the filter, rinse the carbon before putting it in the filter.
fluval usually supplies  you a sock with their carbon.

 

[DJ Oetting]

ok thanks guys

 

[xxmurrxx]

The carbon filters i use tells instructs to rinse it prior to using.
When rinsing it seems to get the smaller chunks out

 

[DJ Oetting]

how often should i change the carbon and should i always keep it in the filter or only do like a once a month thing

 

[Dr BlueThumb]

I go once a month, personally.

 

[DJ Oetting]

how long do you leave it in for?

 

[xxmurrxx]

i run mine all the time

 

[Cal_stir]

I run a cup and a half passively in a sock and chg it monthly, I have about 120 gal water volume

 

[Dr BlueThumb]

how long do you leave it in for?

I change monthly and run it 24/7, with no period in between on where I don't run it.

I use around 1 1/2 cup on a 29G in a phosban reactor. I buy in bulk and also use tap water, so I use a little more then average.