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Re: NFC: light bulbs and tannins

To: nfc at actwin_com
Subject: Re: NFC: light bulbs and tannins
From: archimed at netdoor_com
Date: Sat, 20 Jan 2001 14:11:54 -0600
In-reply-to: <200101200400.f0K40r118414 at arctic_tamug.tamu.edu>
References: <20010118200639.21189.qmail at web4504_mail.yahoo.com>

On 19 Jan 2001, at 22:12, mdb6850 at tamug_tamu.edu wrote:

> I see a recommendation of using charcoal for clearing up water. 
> Can your ordinary backyard barbecue briquettes be used as filter 
> carbon? Should they be crumbled first and what are the opinions 
> on application in saltwater tanks?
> Matt

I prefer to make my own charcoal by burning logs.  If you can get a 
bunch of coconut shells you can burn them and make an excellent 
carbon.

(Just kidding, folks)



Prost,

Martin
Jackson, MS
-----------------------------------------------------------
Whenever I see an old lady slip and fall on a wet sidewalk,
my first instinct is to laugh. But then I think, what if 
I was an ant, and she fell on me. Then it wouldn't seem
quite so funny.

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Re: NFC: light bulbs and tannins

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