Use of Carbon Filtration POLL (Not for Axolotl keepers)

Do you use activated carbon filtration in your non-axolotl tanks?

  • I use activated carbon pellets.

    Votes: 2 8.7%

  • I use activated carbon impregnated filter media.

    Votes: 6 26.1%

  • I use a combination of pellets and impregnated pads.

    Votes: 3 13.0%

  • I only use carbon in adult tanks.

    Votes: 2 8.7%

  • I only use carbon in rearing tanks.

    Votes: 0 0.0%

  • I do not use carbon in my filters.

    Votes: 9 39.1%

  • I do not use filters.

    Votes: 3 13.0%

  • Johnny, get out of the basement and go outside or something.

    Votes: 6 26.1%
  • Total voters
    23
  • Poll closed .
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Please be honest here folks. This is for a preliminary "study" I am putting together while my other research projects are delayed for various reasons. Multiple responses are allowed.

This is POLL 1 of 3
In advance: Thank you for your responses.
 
I've said that I use pellets and impregnated media, but I don't use carbon in all my filters; do you want me to edit my response to tick the 'I don't use carbon in my filters' box as well?

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Nope, that is fine. No need to get too perfect just yet. This is preliminary data collection as I plan to use the entire Community to test one of my wild mad-scientist theories.


In other words: "Good enough for Government work!"
 
I use carbon in filter pads that include carbon (because otherwise I'd just have to throw it away). Otherwise not, usually, unless I feel like it. Good luck figuring that out!
 
I use air-operated foam filters that don't lend themselves to adding chemical media. I would perhaps use carbon to mop-up tannins from bogwood but I'd rather have slightly coloured water and low current..
 
I don't really use carbon. I used to, but could never see any difference with or without. I'm not convinced that it does anything at all. I think it's a placebo effect - if you're convinced it does something, that's what you'll see :D
 
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