animalrie Posted January 29, 2008 Share Posted January 29, 2008 Are purigen and carbon the same thing? Should I run both of them? Link to comment
StevieT Posted January 29, 2008 Share Posted January 29, 2008 no, IMO they are not the same at all. They may be similar in some aspects but I run them both. Link to comment
pattykat99 Posted January 29, 2008 Share Posted January 29, 2008 +1 with StevieT, I too run them both Link to comment
animalrie Posted January 29, 2008 Author Share Posted January 29, 2008 Thanks! I'm running both of them, but they both claim to eliminate the same things... Link to comment
justaguy2 Posted January 29, 2008 Share Posted January 29, 2008 Thanks! I'm running both of them, but they both claim to eliminate the same things... They do. Some people run Purigen and Chemipure together as well even though they do the same thing. The main difference between carbon and every other chemical filtration media is carbon gets spent much faster and once spent can release bad stuff back into the water. Most of the alternatives last longer and won't release toxic crap back into the water after they are spent. Link to comment
animalrie Posted January 29, 2008 Author Share Posted January 29, 2008 They do. Some people run Purigen and Chemipure together as well even though they do the same thing. The main difference between carbon and every other chemical filtration media is carbon gets spent much faster and once spent can release bad stuff back into the water. Most of the alternatives last longer and won't release toxic crap back into the water after they are spent. How often should I replace my carbon? And how often should I regenerate my purigen? Link to comment
ssamick Posted January 29, 2008 Share Posted January 29, 2008 I use two little fishies hydro carbon and have never had any problems. I have tried purigan and I think a high grade carbon works better as long as you stay on top of it. Just my opinion Link to comment
StevieT Posted January 29, 2008 Share Posted January 29, 2008 what kind of carbon are you using? I replace my chemi-pure every 4 months, yet they say it can last up to 6 My purigen I haven't replaced yet since it is not dark in color. Running it for about 2 months now. I don't trust running anything through bleach so i will just replace, not regenerate. There is no sense in trying to save a few $$ and kill $2200 worth of my life. Yet I have read people doing is sucessfully. Link to comment
CSoli921 Posted January 29, 2008 Share Posted January 29, 2008 what kind of carbon are you using? I replace my chemi-pure every 4 months, yet they say it can last up to 6 My purigen I haven't replaced yet since it is not dark in color. Running it for about 2 months now. I don't trust running anything through bleach so i will just replace, not regenerate. There is no sense in trying to save a few $$ and kill $2200 worth of my life. Yet I have read people doing is sucessfully. did you notice any problems replacing chemi-pure after four months? i've heard a lot of people say they replace carbon every month and chemi-pure is more or less carbon isnt it? i'm just skeptical of it releasing stuff back into the water if left for more than a month.. i think i've been running mine for about two weeks.. and was wondering when it will be time to toss it.. thanks! Link to comment
StevieT Posted January 29, 2008 Share Posted January 29, 2008 no. The water has never looked better. I don't know what it would release. Chemi-pure is designed for use over a long period of time, and yes you do pay for it. It costs more up front than cheaper carbong that you have to replace more often. It didn't cause me any problems when replacing it. I use it in my SW tank and FW tank. Replaced on both tanks (3 total bags) last week. Gave me a chance to clean out my filtration area too in my SW tank. Link to comment
CSoli921 Posted January 29, 2008 Share Posted January 29, 2008 no. The water has never looked better. I don't know what it would release. Chemi-pure is designed for use over a long period of time, and yes you do pay for it. It costs more up front than cheaper carbong that you have to replace more often. It didn't cause me any problems when replacing it. I use it in my SW tank and FW tank. Replaced on both tanks (3 total bags) last week. Gave me a chance to clean out my filtration area too in my SW tank. another thing... do you rinse your chemipure and purigen every once in a while or do you just leave it? Link to comment
StevieT Posted January 29, 2008 Share Posted January 29, 2008 another thing... do you rinse your chemipure and purigen every once in a while or do you just leave it? no, never on my SW tank. I can't get at my carbon bag very easily since it involves me removing two pumps and trying to fit my had down a hole of death (red sea max). the purigen bag still doesn't have any detritus stuck in it, otherwise i would have rinses. now on my FW i did lighty rinse the chemi-pure bags, they did clog up with a light coating of detritus. Link to comment
chrisdamage Posted January 29, 2008 Share Posted January 29, 2008 ROWA Carbon is the jam Link to comment
animalrie Posted January 30, 2008 Author Share Posted January 30, 2008 But is there a proven success way to regenerate purigen? And do you do this just when he beads get dark? Link to comment
StevieT Posted January 30, 2008 Share Posted January 30, 2008 yes, i have seen people posting here that have regenerated it. They followed the directions on the bottle. I will look around for some posts here. Link to comment
StevieT Posted January 30, 2008 Share Posted January 30, 2008 here is one http://www.nano-reef.com/forums/index.php?...eneration\ http://www.nano-reef.com/forums/index.php?...eneration\ Link to comment
animalrie Posted January 30, 2008 Author Share Posted January 30, 2008 Thanks! I'm trying to figure out what I need a far as chemical media is concerned. Currently, I have filter floss, carbon (meant for the aquapure filter), and purigen. Anything else? Link to comment
StevieT Posted January 30, 2008 Share Posted January 30, 2008 no. I run chemi-pure and purigen for chemical filtration. Sponges and sometimes filter floss for mechanical. Only other chemical i can think of would be if you have a phospate problem. Other than that sounds like you are all set. Link to comment
animalrie Posted January 30, 2008 Author Share Posted January 30, 2008 no. I run chemi-pure and purigen for chemical filtration. Sponges and sometimes filter floss for mechanical. Only other chemical i can think of would be if you have a phospate problem. Other than that sounds like you are all set. Great! Thank you! Link to comment
justaguy2 Posted January 30, 2008 Share Posted January 30, 2008 Thanks! I'm trying to figure out what I need a far as chemical media is concerned. Currently, I have filter floss, carbon (meant for the aquapure filter), and purigen. Anything else? LR is your biological filter, filter floss is your mechanical filter and purigen is your chemical filter. You are all set and many would argue you don't need the purigen or carbon, but I figure it doesn't hurt. Link to comment
animalrie Posted January 30, 2008 Author Share Posted January 30, 2008 LR is your biological filter, filter floss is your mechanical filter and purigen is your chemical filter. You are all set and many would argue you don't need the purigen or carbon, but I figure it doesn't hurt. Thanks! I guess I'll just finish my 3 pack of carbon then only use purigen as my chemical filter. Then I'll have my LR, filter floss, purigen, and sponge. Link to comment
StevieT Posted January 30, 2008 Share Posted January 30, 2008 3 pack of carbon should last your 1 year Link to comment
animalrie Posted January 30, 2008 Author Share Posted January 30, 2008 3 pack of carbon should last your 1 year Really? I must've missed something. I thought someone said that I should change the carbon once a month... Link to comment
StevieT Posted January 30, 2008 Share Posted January 30, 2008 Really? I must've missed something. I thought someone said that I should change the carbon once a month... maybe i am misleading. What kind of carbon are you running? Link to comment
animalrie Posted January 30, 2008 Author Share Posted January 30, 2008 maybe i am misleading. What kind of carbon are you running? http://www.petsmart.com/product/index.jsp?...ch&keepsr=1 Link to comment
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