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Filter Activated Carbon

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#1 ·
Will filter activated carbon remove the liquid plant ferts I add to my tank?
 
#3 ·
Yes. Carbon will adsorb [not absorb] various nutrients. Planted tanks should have filtration mainly by the plants, that's what they do best. Filters we use are only needed for water movement through media/pads to remove particulate matter. Never chemical filtration unless it is specifically required (example to remove medications after treatment).

Having said that, carbon only lasts a limited time so eventually it is useless as "carbon" anyway; but as it is not needed (with plants), don't use it.

Byron.
 
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