Need Carbon for cheap price for Salt water aquarium

[XeoNoX]

Carbon is so expensive, espeicially at the LFS that i decided to look online. I cam accross this http://cgi.ebay.com/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=400030602076

But i wanted to make sure it is safe to get for my salt water fish only aquarium. Do you guys know if this is a safe for my fish?

If anyone has any other suggestions or can find it cheaper please let me know where.

 

[DonW]

Try bulk reef supply. Good carbon is not overly cheap.

Don

 

[gotfish]

It is safe for fish, but I don't understand how he's getting 27 pounds unless it's some really heavy carbon. Either way, carbon is usually sold by volume, not by weight. I buy it from here http://www.bulkreefsupply.com/Carbon-and-Phosphate-Remover-GFO-Bulk-Carbon/c109_6/index.html You'll notice the 5g carbon only weighs 15lbs, but it's the same amount by volume. It costs $6 more, but when you figure in shipping, it's actually cheaper. Shipping for me from the ebay supplier was $30, from bulkreefsupply.com $15.

 

[DonW]

If you want real good stuff ready to use right out of the bag try The Filter Guys. More expensive but much better carbon and easier than Rox.

Don

 

[XeoNoX]

If you want real good stuff ready to use right out of the bag try The Filter Guys. More expensive but much better carbon and easier than Rox.

Don

where are "The Filter Guys" ??? how do i find them??

can i use ROX out of the bag (if not what do i do to it)?

 

[chadmace]

The Filter Guy's website is http://www.thefilterguys.biz/

 

[DonW]

where are "The Filter Guys" ??? how do i find them??

can i use ROX out of the bag (if not what do i do to it)?

No rox is dirty and needs to be rinsed with pure water. The filter guys stuff is clean and can even go right into your rodi without rinsing.

Don

 

[XeoNoX]

i am not getting it for a RODI unit, I am trying to use it on my aquarium filter, is this safe to use on AQUARIUM FILTER unit (wich one should i get ROX or Non-ROX for aquarium filter)??

 

[DonW]

Either one is fine. Both are ok. Rox is the better stuff both need to be cleaned unless you get the filer guys carbon. Rox and the filter guys cabon will out perform all other for the most part.

Don