carbon necessary for bw?

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carbon necessary for bw?

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I have a bw set up with an sg of 1.006 and slowly increasing to marine . Do i need activated carbon? I have 2 ac 50s and both have have sponge,bio and polypads.
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Re: carbon necessary for bw?

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No
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Re: carbon necessary for bw?

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Carbon isn't really necessary for any aquarium. It's more of an optional thing to assist with the removal of odors and chemicals/medications.
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Re: carbon necessary for bw?

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It's mostly used for mixed reef tanks, to help with chemical warfare issues.
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