Pjanssen Posted March 20, 2017 Share Posted March 20, 2017 I came across small bag of purigen that I had pulled out of my tank a couple of months ago, but got side tracked and never got around to doing anything with it. I "re-generated" it according to directions, left it soaking for a day in RO/DI. I just picked it up and it smells. Like dead fish. I should just pitch it, right? Or should I soak in bleach a second time? Link to comment
braaap Posted March 20, 2017 Share Posted March 20, 2017 If you did it by their directions you could use it again. Personally it is so cheap the few times I have used it I just toss it out. Link to comment
xAyanex Posted March 20, 2017 Share Posted March 20, 2017 I researched that when I was originally researching to set up my tank. Most people seemed to just pitch them when they discolored enough, and bought new bags since they aren't that pricey, because they weren't sure about the whole "regenerating" process and how safe/helpful it was for the tank. Link to comment
Pjanssen Posted March 21, 2017 Author Share Posted March 21, 2017 It's in the garbage! In the time that I was sitting here typing and reading the odor was so bad! Couldn't be good. Link to comment
dandelion Posted March 21, 2017 Share Posted March 21, 2017 Twice I did the regeneration to a T and my corals hated it right after. I'm buying new from now on. Link to comment
xAyanex Posted March 21, 2017 Share Posted March 21, 2017 Just now, dandelion said: Twice I did the regeneration to a T and my corals hated it right after. I'm buying new from now on. This is good to know! Link to comment
lkoechle Posted March 21, 2017 Share Posted March 21, 2017 I read but never verified, you can regenerate with hydrogen peroxide. But I am also a member of the ditch it train. I just buy a new bag. Link to comment
Pjanssen Posted March 21, 2017 Author Share Posted March 21, 2017 Tank is actually looking really good without it anyway-probably better than it ever has. I just added my 1st SPS though and know they tend to like a cleaner tank than my softies and LPS. So far they seem good with just the carbon and GFO. I'll probably get rid of the GFO soon as well, I just had a slight rise of phosphates that I'm hoping the GFO takes care of. I can pick up more Purigen if I need it. Link to comment
tinyforest Posted March 21, 2017 Share Posted March 21, 2017 3 hours ago, Pjanssen said: I came across small bag of purigen that I had pulled out of my tank a couple of months ago, but got side tracked and never got around to doing anything with it. I "re-generated" it according to directions, left it soaking for a day in RO/DI. I just picked it up and it smells. Like dead fish. I should just pitch it, right? Or should I soak in bleach a second time? I would be very cautious about trying to regenerate the Purigen. I tried to do so awhile back and nuked my tank, lost some corals. I think it's very tough to completely remove the bleach from the tiny microspheres of Purigen. Why take the risk when they are less than 10 bucks for a new bag? It seems my experience is pretty common. Link to comment
gone_PHiSHin Posted March 21, 2017 Share Posted March 21, 2017 to be fair, fresh Purigen right out of the bag smells horrible. that said, I just buy a new bag when the time comes, I've never tried regenerating it after reading all the negative stories Link to comment
dandelion Posted March 22, 2017 Share Posted March 22, 2017 I want to add though I have used regenerated purigen in my 29G FW tank with no issues. I guess corals are a lot more sensitive. My pico sized tank doesn't help with dilutions either. Link to comment
Clown79 Posted March 22, 2017 Share Posted March 22, 2017 Apparently you're supposed to use prime during the ro/di soak. That being said, I have never regenerated mine, I just fill a new bag. Link to comment
SarlinDescent Posted March 22, 2017 Share Posted March 22, 2017 I have regenerated it a few times without issues for planted FW and reef SW. I just rinse in the sink and get as much stuff out as I can. Then bleach soak for 12hrs to a day. Then rinse under a sink, then rodi with prime for a day. Change water and do another prime soak for a day. Rinse and place in tank. With all that said, if you buy the bug container of Purigen and fill your own bag, its pretty cheap. For the seal bag, I regen a couple times. Link to comment
burtbollinger Posted March 22, 2017 Share Posted March 22, 2017 I had a regeneration go very badly....would never entertain doing it ever again. Link to comment
Pjanssen Posted March 22, 2017 Author Share Posted March 22, 2017 Thanks. Warnings heeded! Garbage Link to comment
machonachos Posted March 27, 2017 Share Posted March 27, 2017 Yeah personally I don't think its worth the trouble on nano setups. Cost savings not really worth the cost if a regen goes bad Link to comment
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