Re: [Killietalk] Drip emiters vs. valves

[LeeH920226 at aol_com]

In a message dated 2/1/04 1:03:46 PM, dwake at iopener_net writes:

<< the long PVC pipe is an excellent idea as it will handle a larger volume 
of water before it needs to be replaced. What is your source for the carbon 
filter material? I hate to bother you so much but you have been this route before 
and there is no substitute for experience,  many thanks/   >>

Well, the first two fills were done with an activated carbon that I got by 
the pound from a large bag at the LFS (bow out of business). The store owner 
called it "Ginger carbon" and the bag said Darco on it. After that ran out I 
picked up two jars of Black Diamond in the member door prize at our local Aquarium 
society. The price on the "Ginger carbon" was $7.00/lb and he recommended it 
as just as good as Black Diamond, but cheaper. Of course you can't beat the 
price of the door prize. Looking at That Fish Place, I guess, if I have to buy 
any, I will get Activated Carbon 29 oz (Aq. Pharm.) or something like that.

Lee Harper
Media, PA

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