M manutd666 New Member Joined Oct 1, 2011 Messages 12 Reaction score 0 Oct 1, 2011 #1 Im just about to use white spot treatment it says remove carbon from the filter. But I dunno where this is or whether there is any in the filter
Im just about to use white spot treatment it says remove carbon from the filter. But I dunno where this is or whether there is any in the filter
soybean Fish Gatherer Joined Mar 14, 2009 Messages 2,556 Reaction score 0 Location GB Oct 1, 2011 #2 Any black sponges or black chips.
england channa aka snakehead Joined Dec 13, 2005 Messages 10,394 Reaction score 3 Location Bournemouth Dorset / Medellin Colombia Oct 1, 2011 #3 If you have it...this is loose...Not all filters have it mind, they can look different but black
OP OP M manutd666 New Member Joined Oct 1, 2011 Messages 12 Reaction score 0 Oct 1, 2011 #4 It has a black sponge but it doesnt say anything about carbon on the box So do i just take the sponge out?
It has a black sponge but it doesnt say anything about carbon on the box So do i just take the sponge out?
england channa aka snakehead Joined Dec 13, 2005 Messages 10,394 Reaction score 3 Location Bournemouth Dorset / Medellin Colombia Oct 1, 2011 #5 What filter is it mate, how many sponges does it have, do you have any other "normal sponges as spare?
What filter is it mate, how many sponges does it have, do you have any other "normal sponges as spare?
OP OP M manutd666 New Member Joined Oct 1, 2011 Messages 12 Reaction score 0 Oct 1, 2011 #6 The filter is Aquael fan-2 filter plus. Only the one sponge and no spares
england channa aka snakehead Joined Dec 13, 2005 Messages 10,394 Reaction score 3 Location Bournemouth Dorset / Medellin Colombia Oct 1, 2011 #7 Does not say anywhere about it being Carbon,
OP OP M manutd666 New Member Joined Oct 1, 2011 Messages 12 Reaction score 0 Oct 1, 2011 #8 I dont have the instructions anymore but it doesnt say anything about carbon on the box. Is it important to remove carbon b4 adding the treatment?
I dont have the instructions anymore but it doesnt say anything about carbon on the box. Is it important to remove carbon b4 adding the treatment?
england channa aka snakehead Joined Dec 13, 2005 Messages 10,394 Reaction score 3 Location Bournemouth Dorset / Medellin Colombia Oct 1, 2011 #9 Yes carbon removes chemicals from the water, however in your case i get the feeling this perticular one is just a sponge
Yes carbon removes chemicals from the water, however in your case i get the feeling this perticular one is just a sponge
OP OP M manutd666 New Member Joined Oct 1, 2011 Messages 12 Reaction score 0 Oct 1, 2011 #10 Yh I think it is. Thanks alot for your help
soybean Fish Gatherer Joined Mar 14, 2009 Messages 2,556 Reaction score 0 Location GB Oct 1, 2011 #11 Is every sponge in the filter black or just that one?
england channa aka snakehead Joined Dec 13, 2005 Messages 10,394 Reaction score 3 Location Bournemouth Dorset / Medellin Colombia Oct 1, 2011 #12 soybean, it is just one long blcak sponge, sells for a quid 50
soybean Fish Gatherer Joined Mar 14, 2009 Messages 2,556 Reaction score 0 Location GB Oct 1, 2011 #13 Fair dos.