Scrubbers and Carbon

[johnarky]

Ok, so this is my first post here. Sorry if this has already been covered extensively but I couldn't find a lot of information on this.

So, I have read here and there that scrubbed tank should not be using carbon. However, I have met others who run an ATS and still use carbon in conjunction with it.
I myself have only been using a scrubber for about 3 weeks. I'm still running my skimmer and carbon right now but I'm getting ready to turn off the skimmer in the next week or so. However, I'm debating if I should stop the carbon as well. I use ROX carbon from Bulk Reef Supply and it has served me well thus far.

So I guess my question is... Does carbon actually "hurt" anything in a scrubbed tank?
I know carbon removes DOC's, which apparently corals utilize but are there any other issues?

Thanks for the help!

[SantaMonica]

No, that's really the only issue... DOC. If you are not trying to grow corals at the fastest rate possible, then carbon won't hurt.

[johnarky]

Thanks SM. That's kind of what i figured. Do you think there's any advantage to continue running carbon on a scrubbed tank?
If not, why do you think some people continue to do it?

[SantaMonica]

If you are not feeding corals, then carbon will make the water "clear like air", instead of just "clear like a reef".

But you have to be careful that the carbon does not trap food partcles.