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Kim  Big Fish Posts: 327 Kudos: 436 Registered: 11-Apr-2004   | Does carbon still work if it is left to dry out? I was thinking of using it for a short time and wondering if I could use it the next time. Kim |
 Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:41 |     |
Oleta        Ultimate Fish Guru You can\'t rollerskate in a buffalo herd Posts: 3397 Kudos: 2260 Votes: 186 Registered: 16-Aug-2001  | It should be fine if you allow it to dry out between uses, but if you're planning on leaving it in your filter for in the area of a week or so, I'd chuck it out and buy fresh rather than save it.. |
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dthurs  Ultimate Fish Guru Posts: 4340 Kudos: 4170 Votes: 529 Registered: 18-Feb-2003  | I would not suggest reusing carbon. It can only soak up so much. Carbon is cheep and should be dumped after use. Dan |
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IgOtSoMeFiSh Banned Posts: 26 Kudos: 24 Votes: 0 Registered: 16-Jan-2005 | i agree, carbon's effectiveness reduces with time, and its better to be safe than sorry, its cheap! |
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