IzzysGuppies
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Hi, not managed to do tests yet, not panicing just yet as it was only 11am when I did them this morning. I shall try and do them after tea. I've just had the filter apart, and the carbon part is..... yep zeolite. In the instructions it says 'Active carbon - zeolite container that enables chemical absorbant filtering' It is in a plastic sealed box on top of the sponge, but when I looked throught the slits into the box there are black irregular looking chips rather than the white shown on google.
One of the descripions via google images says 'Zeolites are used for the removal of ammonium from water fisheries, trucks to transport fish, and aquariums. The addition of zeolite to ponds and tanks often stops or inhibits the growth of algae by removing nitrogen from the water.'
So... why sorry for my ignorance here, is it so bad? If I get the chance in a bit I'll look around this forum for info on it. Is it this inhibiting action of the algae that is a problem? I do have some algae but only on the bog wood. (which has turned the water tea coloured by the way)
Right I'd best get tea, so I can do the tests!
I'll be back later
One of the descripions via google images says 'Zeolites are used for the removal of ammonium from water fisheries, trucks to transport fish, and aquariums. The addition of zeolite to ponds and tanks often stops or inhibits the growth of algae by removing nitrogen from the water.'
So... why sorry for my ignorance here, is it so bad? If I get the chance in a bit I'll look around this forum for info on it. Is it this inhibiting action of the algae that is a problem? I do have some algae but only on the bog wood. (which has turned the water tea coloured by the way)
Right I'd best get tea, so I can do the tests!
I'll be back later