I am familiar with debates concerning the 'necessity' of carbon in fish only aquariams, and have read many opinions of planted tank folk on the same issue.
But I do have a straight forward question about carbon in the planted tank, and I guess more generally about carbon and water clarity. I was going to post this on AquariaCentral for a general response, but planted tank folk tend to pay a lot of attention to tank aesthetics. So I'm asking here.
Assuming reasonable stocking levels and reasonable tank maintenance - would carbon in general be expected to enhance the clarity of tank water?
But I do have a straight forward question about carbon in the planted tank, and I guess more generally about carbon and water clarity. I was going to post this on AquariaCentral for a general response, but planted tank folk tend to pay a lot of attention to tank aesthetics. So I'm asking here.
Assuming reasonable stocking levels and reasonable tank maintenance - would carbon in general be expected to enhance the clarity of tank water?