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Old 29-05-2004, 09:04 AM
TwoBells
 
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Default Carbon Filters in planted tanks

I have the FLUVAL 304, the last level in the filter consists of two sections
for charcoal, I've used it for ages with no problems, and its kept the
'green' smell and ammonia/nitrates way down, however, my plants always seem
spindly and weak, I have purchased a SOCHTING carbonator to help but it
seems that I may have to remove the carbon filters entirely.

Is there anything I can do to keep the charcoal sections yet still have
flourishing plants?

Steve Page




"Commander Vimes" wrote in message
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hi there,

I have just purchased a Jewul aquarium, which comes with a carbon
filter pad as standard. I have read elsewhere that carbon filters
might remove any plnat food that I put in the tank. Is this the case?
If so, any advice on what to do in terms of replacement filter media
would be appreciated,

many thanks,

Vimes