Re: NANFA-- activated charcoal

D. Martin Moore (archimed_at_netdoor.com)
Wed, 17 Oct 2001 15:48:12 -0500

AC does remove trace elements. For this reason many plant
people don't use it. If you have an iron-rich substrate then you don't
need to worry about Fe, but other elements may be adsorbed.

On 13 Oct 2001, at 17:33, john bongiovanni wrote:

> Hi Nanfa Gang!
>
> While I was replacing my activated charcoal (carbon) I had a thought/question. I
> am adding supplements to my tank as fertilizer for the plants which contain small
> amounts of iron in the form of chelated iron.
>
> Question: won't the charcoal absorb the iron and thus defeat the addition of the
> iron. If not... then why?
>
>
> John
>
>
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Prost,

Martin
Jackson, MS
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