Charcoal?

Charcoal has only one use - to remove medication from the water. It does
nothing else, and is actually useless after a few days anyways. It's not
that it isn't recommended... it's just of no benefit except to remove meds
when needed.

It sounds like you have a Whisper filter. I have a small one in my small
Quarantine tank. I took the cartilage frame and cut out the middle, and
then stuffed it full of quilt batting. That is all I use as a filter.
Other people use sponges (from aquarium store, not household sponges, of
course). If you are regularly checking your water for ammonia, nitrites and
nitrates, then there is no need to use ammo blockers or anything else.
Perform your weekly water changes, and keep an eye on everything else and
you will be fine.

Tammy

"Lilly" <volcano DeleteThis @lava.com> wrote in message
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> I've read that charcoal isn't usually recommended for goldies. Does
> anyone know why this is? I have one of those filters that attaches to
> the back of the tank that has floss pockets with little pillows of
> charcoal to put inside them. I've been using them, and have been
> adding extra floss (I call it pillow stuffing), is there something
> else besides charcoal, that I should put in there for optimum fish
> health? Even though I do water changes religiously, should I use ammo
> chips? Any ideas?
> Thanks!
> Lilly
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