Best method of removing CP from the water after the cycle

dh350twin · 04/20/2017, 07:55 PM

What is the fastest most efficient way to remove CP from the qt system besides a full water change or any water change at all.
If carbon is suggested how long would this take assuming your using a high flow grade A carbon with the right amount for the tank size.
Same question for Prazi Pro.

Thanks guys

FishN00b83 · 04/21/2017, 07:28 AM

I would use carbon, but you need to have a slow flow rate through the reactor. The more time the water is in contact with the carbon the better. Nothing good happens instantly.

scooter31707 · 04/21/2017, 09:58 AM

I agree. Using carbon, along with water changes will yield the CP. For PP, after 3-5 days it's actually gone out the water, but carbon and water changes will yield that too. I never did a water change or run carbon to get PP out.

dh350twin · 04/23/2017, 02:37 PM

Does CP surpress appetite ?

scooter31707 · 04/24/2017, 12:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dh350twin

Does CP surpress appetite ?

IME, my fish ate very well.

04/20/2017, 07:55 PM	#1
dh350twin Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: kent island md Posts: 599	Best method of removing CP from the water after the cycle What is the fastest most efficient way to remove CP from the qt system besides a full water change or any water change at all. If carbon is suggested how long would this take assuming your using a high flow grade A carbon with the right amount for the tank size. Same question for Prazi Pro. Thanks guys __________________ Epic Reefers~~~~Carry Epic Corals!!! Current tank:240 peninsula mixed reef- Atb 1050-white v2 skimmer, Mp 60wes (2) ecotech's Mp40w's, ATI Sunpower 8x80. with reef brites, custom sump. JBJ ATO, bubble magnus tripple doser. Rip custom 150 gallon mixed reef Current Tank Info: 240 gallon peninsula mixed reef tank

04/21/2017, 07:28 AM	#2
FishN00b83 Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Long Island Posts: 1,140	I would use carbon, but you need to have a slow flow rate through the reactor. The more time the water is in contact with the carbon the better. Nothing good happens instantly. __________________ My 125 to 180 thread: http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2525019

04/23/2017, 02:37 PM	#4
dh350twin Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: kent island md Posts: 599	Does CP surpress appetite ? __________________ Epic Reefers~~~~Carry Epic Corals!!! Current tank:240 peninsula mixed reef- Atb 1050-white v2 skimmer, Mp 60wes (2) ecotech's Mp40w's, ATI Sunpower 8x80. with reef brites, custom sump. JBJ ATO, bubble magnus tripple doser. Rip custom 150 gallon mixed reef Current Tank Info: 240 gallon peninsula mixed reef tank

04/21/2017, 09:58 AM	#3
scooter31707 Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Virginia Posts: 4,971	I agree. Using carbon, along with water changes will yield the CP. For PP, after 3-5 days it's actually gone out the water, but carbon and water changes will yield that too. I never did a water change or run carbon to get PP out.