water treatment carbon IS NOT the right carbon for your filters. People always post this & it is irritating. Yes, it works but no where near as good as vapor phase activated carbon. Don't buy the shit at walmart or any aquarium or pet store. Odor control is a very serious matter...so I'd suggest getting the correct carbon from the get go. Your carbon is one of those 'things' that must be done right.
Aquarium charcoal works great.
Vapor phase charcoal is pellet shaped. Pellets decrease surface area and increase airflow. Both of which decrease adsorption.
Aquarium or granulated charcoal has a much greater surface area, slowing airflow. Both of which increase adsorption.
Aquarium charcoal works great.
Vapor phase charcoal is pellet shaped. Pellets decrease surface area and increase airflow. Both of which decrease adsorption.
Aquarium or granulated charcoal has a much greater surface area, slowing airflow. Both of which increase adsorption.
Does activated carbon lose its effectiness in time if no air is ventilated though it?
I growed about 5 years ago and i have the same filter left. At that time i used it only for like 2 months and then i sealed it to plasticbag. I have the same filter installed now but idont know is it working anymore. I think the size of my filter is about 50cm long and about 25cm diameter.