Canadianeh Posted October 11, 2016 Share Posted October 11, 2016 I am planning to use two Intank media in my new reef tank.Intank Media composition #1 (order from the top to bottom):-Filter Floss-Seachem Matrix Carbon in Seachem 180 micron mesh bag-Seachem Purigen in Seachem 180 micron mesh bagIntak media composition #2:-Poly Filter pad-Seachem Phosguard in Seachem 180 micron mesh bag-Chemipure BlueTwo questions for you experts: What do you think of the composition? Do I install them from the beginning of the cycle, or after cycle is completed? If after cycle is completed, what do I install in these intank media while cycling? Thanks *I think this is the right forum to post for filtration. I didn't mean for double post* Link to comment
GMay Posted October 11, 2016 Share Posted October 11, 2016 You don't need the media before the cycle is complete. You can cycle without anything in the baskets. I also would not use both Purigen and Chemipure Blue as they overlap in function. Link to comment
Canadianeh Posted October 11, 2016 Author Share Posted October 11, 2016 You don't need the media before the cycle is complete. You can cycle without anything in the baskets. I also would not use both Purigen and Chemipure Blue as they overlap in function. How about Seachem Phosguard and Chemipure Blue? Link to comment
SouthFlorida_Tron Posted October 11, 2016 Share Posted October 11, 2016 Chemipure contains GFO already, why so much phosphate control? Link to comment
Canadianeh Posted October 12, 2016 Author Share Posted October 12, 2016 I will just go with filter floss and chemipure once the tank is cycled. Link to comment
SouthFlorida_Tron Posted October 12, 2016 Share Posted October 12, 2016 good idea! Sometimes, in this hobby, simple is better, especially when starting off... My IM10 has literally just been running with 2 nano pouches of chemipure blue, floss on the top shelf to catch large particles, and water changes, sometimes weekly, sometimes monthly if I'm lazy lol Link to comment
Clown79 Posted October 13, 2016 Share Posted October 13, 2016 Less is more. Most will recommend to use phos removers when needed or you may strip the tank which leads to other issues. Chemipure blue has a gfo in it so using that after the cycle with floss should be enough. The key is maintenance, vacuuming sand with water changes, low bioload, and not over feeding Link to comment
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