Using Chemicals for Live Bait Tank Filtration
Water is passed through small pieces of carbon or zeolite, which is a natural mineral. The carbon or zeolite remove molecules such as ammonia from the water. Activated carbon, resins, and other adsorbent chemicals bind and remove dissolved particulates from the water column through the process of adsorption. The two most popular forms of chemical material are activated carbon and resins. Protein skimmers, and ozonizers, are two other forms of chemical filtration. Activated Carbon: Carbon is filled with microscopic pores that cause certain
organic or inorganic materials to
stick to them. New carbon works more efficiently than older carbon. When all of the pores are filled, the carbon is no longer effective. Carbon removes many harmful elements from your bait tank, such as copper,
Ion Exchange Resins These filter materials are less utilized than carbon, but
are becoming more common.
They work by attracting a specific molecule to adhere to them.
Some attract ammonia or nitrate, and some remove dissolved organics.
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