2007-02-26 13:55:39 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Fish
Also, where do i put it in my tank?
2007-02-26 14:19:20 · update #1
Charcoal, or carbon, is basically used for the chemical filtration process. It is very poor for the mechanical and bacterial filtration processes. Chemical filtration removes harmul gases from the water when it passes over the carbon. Of the three forms of filtration, chemical filtration is the least neccesary. The carbon, usually in a packet of some sort, is put inside the filter casing, such as in a canister filter.
2007-02-26 14:27:57 · answer #1 · answered by Venice Girl 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It is use as part of the filtering process to clean toxins out of tank. Also works on the same premises as the small ammonia rocks.
2007-02-26 14:20:22 · answer #2 · answered by aftertherain24 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it's activated charcoal for absorbing poisons in the water. Did you know it was also used in gas masks for world war 2?
2007-02-26 14:21:17 · answer #3 · answered by LightningKnex 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Charcoal is used as a cleanser.
2007-02-26 14:03:49 · answer #4 · answered by Calebs Mom 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It acts as a cleanser by removing harmful toxins and algae out of the water..
2007-02-26 14:09:53 · answer #5 · answered by BigWashSr 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It takes toxins out of the water when used in a filter.It must be removed when using medication as it will remove many of these as well.
2007-02-26 14:02:18 · answer #6 · answered by tony c 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It acts as a filter.
2007-02-26 13:58:09 · answer #7 · answered by SLY ONE 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋