Each filter is removing different things from the water. If your carbon filter is blocking up I definitely would not recommend removing it for another sediment as voc's or something organic is being filtered out. The carbon filter removes things like dead algae, gasoline, etc.
Your best solution is to first get that intake in at least 9 feet if water supported off the bottom. Second you could go to a coconut carbon filter of the same rating as they seem to have a little more capacity or longevity. I have been using the same system for 10 years. We are here from mid may to mid October. My home has 2 full baths and I filter the whole house. I change filters about every 6 weeks.
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