F Fish Buddy Fish Addict Joined Mar 20, 2004 Messages 791 Reaction score 0 Location Ontario, Canada Feb 1, 2005 #1 I know carbon is suppose to take out impurities in the water to make it 'crystal clear' but does it also take out important minerals for plants and fish? Fish need 'hrdorminerals' too like potassium, magnesium ect.
I know carbon is suppose to take out impurities in the water to make it 'crystal clear' but does it also take out important minerals for plants and fish? Fish need 'hrdorminerals' too like potassium, magnesium ect.
WILDER Retired Moderator Retired Moderator ⚒️ Joined Nov 5, 2004 Messages 21,639 Reaction score 12 Location GB Feb 1, 2005 #2 Using black carbon with plants is no good as it takes all the nutrients out of the water what the plants need.
Using black carbon with plants is no good as it takes all the nutrients out of the water what the plants need.