Is carbon harmful to ACFs if swallowed?

[Gemma]

One of the bags of activated carbon split in my external filter and bits of charcoal got pumped all over my tank (right after I'd cleaned it as well!) I've siphoned up as much as I can but there's still the odd bit here and there. I can't imagine the bits being large enough to cause impaction or anything like that, but is there any chance it could harm them in any other way if they swallow any? I'm probably being paranoid but it's better to be safe than sorry.

I've removed all of the carbon from my filter now as well. I only had it in there because it came with the filter so I thought I might as well use it as extra surface area for bacteria to grow on. Stupid porous bags.

[Mentat]

Hi Gemma! If carbon pieces are small (like sand) it should be OK. Myself recommend carbon use only for 24-48 hours to remove a medication or a water tint. Carbon should always be rinsed well since the dust is an irritant.

Better use of filter space is to get some Seachem Matrix media and place it in a good media bag. Rinse the media bag with every water change and it will last for years without replacement. Good luck !

[rodsboys]

As far as the carbon goes, it is not toxic, as long as the frog does not get impacted due to size it should pass.