Activated carbon in saltwater canister filters?

[newlifeolsen]

I have a 150 saltwater fish only tank.
My filtration is 2 - 2217 eheim canister filters and HOB Octo Protein Skimmer 2000.
Recently I added carbon & sea Chem in my filters. Someone suggested that this could remove necessary bioingredients from my tank opening my fish up to disease.
Is this true?

 

[jrill]

No. Many folks use carbon in saltwater tanks without issues. Myth.

 

[wvned]

Carbon is suspected but not proven to cause HLLE (Head and Lateral Line Erosion) in tangs. If you use it use a quality brand and don't let it tumble.

 

[griss]

Carbon is suspected but not proven to cause HLLE (Head and Lateral Line Erosion) in tangs. If you use it use a quality brand and don't let it tumble.

This^ I’ve also read you should rinse it really well before using.