socalmmj Posted September 21, 2005 Share Posted September 21, 2005 Does putting Chemipure in the first chamber of a 12 DX really help? How often does the bag have to be replaced? Curious if people have noticed a difference with or without it. Link to comment
rbaby Posted September 21, 2005 Share Posted September 21, 2005 Yes--carbon is awesome, it will really help your tank...I noticed a difference in my cube before--I had wayyy less surface scum and my water seemed cleaner. The bag has to be replaced every month. Link to comment
jojomichael Posted September 21, 2005 Share Posted September 21, 2005 Get a bag of Seachem Purigen($5), you don't have to change it every month. When it is exhausted(color changing beads), you can recharge it up to 6-8 times or you can toss it away. Link to comment
rbaby Posted September 21, 2005 Share Posted September 21, 2005 I've heard that about purigen--I actually bought it once but I never did get around to figuring out how to recharge it--never came with directions. Link to comment
shao-lin nano Posted September 21, 2005 Share Posted September 21, 2005 i think you recharge it with bleach. Link to comment
doncb Posted September 21, 2005 Share Posted September 21, 2005 Originally posted by shao-lin nano i think you recharge it with bleach. Yes, soak in a 50% solution of bleach / water for 8 hours. Rinse well and soak in plain water (not SW) for 4 hours after adding chlorine remover to the water (I add doubble the amount). Repeat. Smell to see if there is any bleach odor. No odor, back in the tank. BTW, do not use chlorine remover that has a slime coating additive. Link to comment
reefin300 Posted September 21, 2005 Share Posted September 21, 2005 why recharge it, just buy a new bag Link to comment
doncb Posted September 21, 2005 Share Posted September 21, 2005 Originally posted by reefin300 why recharge it, just buy a new bag Well, those of us who are so tight we squeak when we walk.... A bag around here goes for about $7. I think I'll recharge mine. Link to comment
nanocurious Posted September 21, 2005 Share Posted September 21, 2005 Chemipure is awesome! I noticed a real difference when I used it, but you have to watch, because it will lower your alkalinity. Nonetheless it is good stuff Link to comment
NeonDottyback Posted September 25, 2005 Share Posted September 25, 2005 I use chemi pure ... just rinse it out with fresh water every couple of weeks and it is still good..it is advertised to last 4-6 months and thats for a 40 gallon tank ...I do replace about every 3 months however. Link to comment
shao-lin nano Posted September 25, 2005 Share Posted September 25, 2005 What color is purigen when it is exhausted? Link to comment
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