JamesHe Posted August 10, 2014 Report Share Posted August 10, 2014 the product claims to absorb nitrate and other things. I did once in one of my heavy stock tank. no ill effect noticed. it clean the yellow tint in that tank, but still slightly cloudy after use it. and nitrate in this tank is already low. I think of using it to against higher nitrate in my another tank. I want you guy's opinion for this product. thanks - James WelchMout 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sbarbee54 Posted August 11, 2014 Report Share Posted August 11, 2014 I use it to clear water and just for piece of mind as it will absorb bad things in the water nitrate nitrite ammonia Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesHe Posted August 11, 2014 Author Report Share Posted August 11, 2014 I use it to clear water and just for piece of mind as it will absorb bad things in the water nitrate nitrite ammonia do you add it at beginning when you setup the tank, or you add it in the middle to help absorb bad things I want to add to an existing tank, but worry about change the water parameters too much. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ctaylor3737 Posted August 12, 2014 Report Share Posted August 12, 2014 The stuff us awesome in tanks. It makes the water crystal clear and works great. I use a tiny bit in shipping to for extra measure. I swear by it and it won't affect the chemistry in your water. It absorbs bad stuff releases nothing. Sent from my DROID RAZR using Tapatalk miniminx136 and JamesHe 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pika Posted August 13, 2014 Report Share Posted August 13, 2014 I use it in my tank. I replaced the carbon in my HOB with Purigen and kept the biomax and foam. I have two Purigen sachets that I switch out and recharge per the instructions. Working great for me! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sbarbee54 Posted August 14, 2014 Report Share Posted August 14, 2014 I never use it to start a tank but once I have one going Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesHe Posted August 14, 2014 Author Report Share Posted August 14, 2014 Add one bag to the filter last night, I noticed the pH swing from 5.98 to 6.24. It really does something. see the red arrow: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soothing Shrimp Posted August 14, 2014 Report Share Posted August 14, 2014 I noticed it then followed a downcurve to back to where your ph was. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesHe Posted August 14, 2014 Author Report Share Posted August 14, 2014 I noticed it then followed a downcurve to back to where your ph was. Yes, normally, pH goes down after light off. and goes higher once light on. and over time, it shift lower, and water change bring it back to higher level. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Louie Posted August 15, 2014 Report Share Posted August 15, 2014 I love purigen or chemi-pure but I NEVER add them to my shrimp tank filters after I rinse them out. I have found that inverts do not take this well . I place them in a container of water for 24 hours prior or better yet run them in one of my fish tanks 24 hours before putting them in shrimp tank. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesHe Posted August 15, 2014 Author Report Share Posted August 15, 2014 I love purigen or chemi-pure but I NEVER add them to my shrimp tank filters after I rinse them out. I have found that inverts do not take this well . I place them in a container of water for 24 hours prior or better yet run them in one of my fish tanks 24 hours before putting them in shrimp tank. Sounds like if shrimp has lots of organic waste, it would change the water parameter too much. So far, I tried in my two shrimp tank, no ill effect found. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bananariot Posted August 21, 2014 Report Share Posted August 21, 2014 Been using purigen for ages..... works great! I even use it after bleaching/recharging! I just make sure to soak it for a day or 2 after the process. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mnemenoi Posted August 21, 2014 Report Share Posted August 21, 2014 Magic Beans! We use it in all our tanks... ctaylor3737 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ctaylor3737 Posted August 24, 2014 Report Share Posted August 24, 2014 I love purigen or chemi-pure but I NEVER add them to my shrimp tank filters after I rinse them out. I have found that inverts do not take this well . I place them in a container of water for 24 hours prior or better yet run them in one of my fish tanks 24 hours before putting them in shrimp tank. Use prime or another dechlorinator and overdose the container. Rinse after a day repeat and then check with ammonia test and if clear good rinsing and it's good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soothing Shrimp Posted August 24, 2014 Report Share Posted August 24, 2014 What are magic beans? Magic Beans! We use it in all our tanks... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesHe Posted August 24, 2014 Author Report Share Posted August 24, 2014 What are magic beans? Seachem Purigen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesHe Posted August 24, 2014 Author Report Share Posted August 24, 2014 After one week of use, NO3 goes down to zero. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Archie1208 Posted August 25, 2014 Report Share Posted August 25, 2014 Pyrogens really is off the chart - use only in established tanks and if you want crystal clear watee Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
r45t4m4n Posted September 17, 2014 Report Share Posted September 17, 2014 Recharging is easy enough, but the scent of the bag after use makes me throw it away and buy a new one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesHe Posted September 17, 2014 Author Report Share Posted September 17, 2014 Recharging is easy enough, but the scent of the bag after use makes me throw it away and buy a new one. Yeap, it's not worth to take the risk. ctaylor3737 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jumpsmasher Posted September 17, 2014 Report Share Posted September 17, 2014 Purigen is great but I stopped using them in my tanks because it became a bit of work keep recharging them / swapping them out when to got a dozen tanks or more. Used to use them in reactor type setup but that was a pain too as they had to be recharged more frequently. I decided it was easier to just not use it vs keeping old purigen. But if need too I have some charged and ready to go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DETAquarium Posted September 17, 2014 Report Share Posted September 17, 2014 I used to use Purigen in all of my planted aquascaped aquariums. All of my shrimp only tanks I only use alot of bio-media for my canister filters. I really never clean my canister filters out, I think the mass of beneficial bacteria keeps everything in check, on top of shrimp not producing alot of waste. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ctaylor3737 Posted September 22, 2014 Report Share Posted September 22, 2014 Yeap, it's not worth to take the risk.Using pure form of prime works well and soak for a few days changing water daily work's. Too expensive not to. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MasterOfPuppets82 Posted October 8, 2014 Report Share Posted October 8, 2014 Hi. I currently use alder cones and catappa leaves to help maintain my current ph. If I were to use purigen, would this removes the acids/tannins from the water causing my ph to rise? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pika Posted October 11, 2014 Report Share Posted October 11, 2014 I've wondered this as well, since it's so effective at cleaning the water, and I always thought the slight discoloration produced by tannins couldn't really be separated from their other effects. Anyone know? (I also wonder about the plant ferts I put in sometimes... Is a good chunk of that getting adsorbed right out on first pass through the filter?) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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