Reefs.com Aquarium Tips: Carbon. Going over facts and myths.

I'm very active on social media. I may not comment much but I'm constantly browsing around to see the latest trending corals, new information and see if I can help anyone along the way. Things that I constantly see if incorrect information and carbon happened to one of them. To find out more about it, I went to the experts. I drove up to Coconut Creek, Florida to visit my friends at Chemipure to find out all I can about carbon and to debunk some myths that's going around and to learn everything about their line up.
Check it out!

[@richardmiller6422]

I always look foward to seeing these informative series of videos with the high production standards and also the explanation of what is being discussed..

[@Reefscom]

RICHARD MILLER thanks Rich! I appreciate the kind words and thank you for allowing me to feature your tank.

[@ReefDudes]

I'm loving the informational videos! Keep them up!

[@Reefscom]

thanks bud! - Richard

[@MrShishi]

I've been using Chemi pure for 20 years.. When I was a young boy at the LFS they said I have to add chemi pure =).. I decided to use some cheap stuff 10 years ago and for the first time in my life noticed cloudy yellowish water. Chemi pure even with less then recommend dosing still keeps the water crystal clear after 2-3 months. This alone makes it a great value compared to more bulk GAC

[@neanderthal5784]

Great information guys.

[@WCorbin182]

Awesome interview and I love the bloopers lol

[@Reefscom]

Thanks bud! Appreciate the love!

[@ScottM]

Awesome video Richard stuffed with information.

[@Reefscom]

thank you very much Scott!

[@tfpjr]

Loved the outakes!

[@matthewowen1360]

He said changing the carbon every two to three weeks? What is wrong with that?

[@LordFarquaad007]

How do I use the blue edition for my 20 gallon nano if it’s rated for 75 gallon?

[@Reefscom]

There are more sizes then the big 75g. Look for the smaller ones. :)

[@BillyPipes]

Great video Richard

[@Reefscom]

Billy Pipes thank you Billy!

[@serenabowman2214]

How have I never come across your channel I've subbed buddy 👌

[@Reefscom]

reef guy 92 happy to have you here! Thanks for subbing!

[@austinbassin4420]

Is it safe to put gfo in a hang on back filter? In a bag of course.. anyone please chime in, Thanks

[@Reefscom]

I have always had small bag of chemipure in my hang on back filter. I dont see why it would be bad.

[@carlosbautista8255]

Good info

[@Reefscom]

Carlos Bautista thank you! Glad to hear that you enjoyed it!

[@ernestclanton6926]

What can I use to keep my 55 gallon tank water crystal clean with out harming the fish, plus how can I balance my tank with fish do not want a hole lot of fishes in tank

[@Reefscom]

Depends on the application but i think if you are talking about chemipure in particular, i would go with one large bag of blue.

[@danielsalt363]

awsome video man

[@Reefscom]

Daniel Salt Thank you!

[@ZokomoTV]

Chemipure is a great product. I wish they made larger bags for larger tanks so one doesn't have to purchase multiple bags.

[@Reefscom]

vikinglord13 they actually do have a large bag. I believe it's called grande. It clears 300g I believe. I will try to find out more about it tomorrow.

[@ZokomoTV]

Thank you! I would trust chemi-pure in my system over bulk carbon any day.

[@Emily_Entropy]

I liked the post-roll Jeff more than the businessman Jeff. He should let his hair down more.

[@Reefscom]

Tim Webb oh Jeff is definitely a fun guy to be around. Whenever you see him at shows or just hanging out at his office or meetings, he's usually the funniest guy in the room.

[@southwestsaltwater9114]

so carbon does take trace elements up, why was he playing that off as that's not bad.

[@Reefscom]

According to them, from independent testing, that's what they got with their carbon. Very little amount removed. If you have seen any studies or test/lab results please share with me.

[@yasbitch9092]

I feel like a fat lady walking into a buffe

[@Reefscom]

YAS! Bitch! Hahaha

[@cubanreefer1582]

He never spoke about chemiclean

[@Reefscom]

CUBAN REEFER yea, this video was about carbon. :)

[@cubanreefer1582]

reefs ups you are right man

[@Reefscom]

I will ask Jeff about doing a video on chemiclean. ;)

[@cubanreefer1582]

Perfect Thank you! Great vids

[@bryansenulis2975]

Show us studies and not talking. Show us not ferry glitter

[@philkyle8919]

DONT USE CARBON AT ALL GUYS ! Activated carbon can also remove the trace elements and minerals that are important to your fish, invertebrates, and corals. A recent study has found that the heavy use of activated carbon in marine aquariums can cause Head & Lateral Line Erosion disease (most often seen on fish in the Surgeonfish Family). This can be avoided by using a trace element additive in the aquarium.

[@Reefscom]

Hey Phil & Kyle. Can you send me a link to the recent studies? Only reputable study that was shown about this was from Jay Hemdel (Whom I greatly respect and that was on 2011 and even that had some anecdotal points. ) Scientist that emailed him said for him it was caused (theory)"...small sharp dust particles would get into lateral line and bounce around because of the hair cells causing the erosions and subsequent fibrosis." So not minerals or elements. Here is the original science article on it that Jay published from 2010. www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1080/08997659.2011.608608 Not once it was mentioned why or point to specific mineral or element. So I would like to see what you meant by it. Many companies since then actively wash the carbons to reduce amount of fine dusts (chemiclean even comes wet out of the can) and tell the end users to do so as well. If you think it's that bad, do you think reputable companies such as Polyps Labs, Boyd and Julian Sprung's Two little fishies (just to name few) would continue to sell them? What I would like to know besides finding out the recent study is what elements and minerals that you talking about. I would really like to see the science behind it (not he said she said nor your personal experiences) because previous independent studies I have been shown (via ICP) showed no signs and noticeable changes in , minerals, elements and ions. Another thing is adding what element avoids HLLE? Anecdotal findings around the world shows good water and good nutrition is just as bad culprit when it comes to HLLE. Personally, I run carbon 24/7 all day without any issues. I have 4 tangs in my aquarium currently without any ill effects and I often visit multimillion dollar facilities and public aquariums that utilizes carbon 24/7 without any ill effects in their systems. (I actually just visited Frost Museum less than 2 weeks ago and their curators can vouch on that) I look forward to your response.

[@goldslinger]

Phil & Kyle. Tell me about the dangers of vaccinations, too. Where are You getting Your stupid info?