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Originally Posted by Yelinn
I used to use the bettarelex. Attached photo is my tanks set up.
Each tank have filter and it comes with active carbon inside filter media.
First day when I put the bettarelex, the tank is yellowish. But next day it become clear water. My bettas are happy in both with bettarelex or clear water.
And I worry if I keep on adding bettarelex, active carbon will absorb all and release some poisoneous chemical again after sometime.
But I need advise that should I remove "the carbon filter and add the bettarelex" or "with carbon filter and clear water without bettarelex".
Which will be the better option for my betta?  |
IMO no point adding anything if you are using activated carbon as a filter medium. Activated carbon is basically charcoal that is extremely porous, thus able to trap and filter out most impurities in water and air. This negates the effect of most conditioners and medicine you add into the tank, even blackwater etc. From what i understand some hobbyist use charcoal filter to also directly remove medication.
Did you know, when you are down with bad diarrhea and mild food poisoning, most doctors prescribe charcoal pills, which are in essence activated carbon, which will bind together the nasty stuffs in your stomach.