Diamond Blend for FW Only Question

[njmar1]

I got some of this on clearance, but it's a "blend" of prenium activated charcoal (no prob) and "ammonia fighting crystals" (hmmm). It also says for freshwater only... any reasons NOT to use this with my saltwater? Thanks! The crystals look like grey charcoal pieces.

[Randy Holmes-Farley]

I'm not sure what the white granules are:

http://www.marineland.com/products/consumer/con_diamond.asp

But I would not expect them to limit it to freshwater if it were OK for marine systems.

[Hobster]

from your link it is this:

http://www.marineland.com/products/manuals/Carbon_QA.pdf

which only you can decipher:lol:

[Randy Holmes-Farley]

Ah, Clinoptilolite. That's Boomers favorite material. :D

Thanks for the link. :)

While they do not mention it there, it has the potential to release a little aluminum into the water. I'm not sure if it does or not.

In any case, if you already have it, using it may be OK.

I'd rinse it first and then if corals close up on use, stop using it.

[njmar1]

Ok, I got it. Thnaks for your help, guys!

[JoeMack]

Randy,

I have some "ammonia fighting crystals" and am now wondering if I should give it a shot in my hospital tank? Thanks

PS I just found my free aquarium plants in my IO bucket and they make great decorations for hospital tanks!

[Randy Holmes-Farley]

If it is seawater, and the purpose is ammonia reduction, don't bother. It won't be beneficial.

The aquarium plants, on the other hand, are perfect for reef aquaria. :D