I am using a Fluval 304 on my 58 gal. reef tank and have a couple questions:
1) I am using Black Diamond premium activated carbon. I clean out the filter once a month and replace the three bags of carbon with this. People keep telling me to use the best carbon with the largest granular size available, however it's difficult to determine the size/quality when looking at web suppliers. Can anyone recommend a good quality carbon within a normal persons budget?
2) I was reading some of the past threads on Nitrates vs canister filters. My tank with approx. 56 lbs. live rock has been running for 5-6 months. Now that it's established, should I remove the Boimax media in the final baskets to aid in the reduction of Nitrates or did I read incorrectly?
Thankyou for any input you may have. :bowdown:
Rob
1) I am using Black Diamond premium activated carbon. I clean out the filter once a month and replace the three bags of carbon with this. People keep telling me to use the best carbon with the largest granular size available, however it's difficult to determine the size/quality when looking at web suppliers. Can anyone recommend a good quality carbon within a normal persons budget?
2) I was reading some of the past threads on Nitrates vs canister filters. My tank with approx. 56 lbs. live rock has been running for 5-6 months. Now that it's established, should I remove the Boimax media in the final baskets to aid in the reduction of Nitrates or did I read incorrectly?
Thankyou for any input you may have. :bowdown:
Rob