Seachem Purigen for Freshwater, 100 ml

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The amount to use depends on the size of your aquarium and in the case of activated carbon, less is more. No, purigen is safe for your fish or plant. Although purigen absorbs organics which contribute to nitrate levels, it will not cause the nitrate to drop to a level so low that it will negatively affect your plants. So the plants in your tank will still have access to the adequate amounts of macronutrients they need. Do I still need purigen if I am using protein skimmer?

How long do purigen last means how long does it take to become entirely brown or darker and needs to be regenerated? Well, it all depends on the amount of bioload your tank produces. No, it is not necessary. But if you have enough space in your filter and money, it is advisable to use purigen with a protein skimmer. Purigen will help to remove small nitrogenous organics that a protein skimmer can miss. Purigen's impact on trace elements is minimal. It significantly raises redox. It polishes water to unparalleled clarity. Purigen darkens progressively as it exhausts, and is easily renewed by treating with bleach. Purigen is designed for both marine and freshwater use. Rinse before use. The use of chemical filtration in aquariums remains controversial. Some people stand by it, and some are very much against the idea. Regardless of which of these two categories you’re part of, it is always useful to understand the key differences between the two filters in question, their advantages or disadvantages, and when best to use either.The filter medium Purigen by Seachem is an absolutely unique product, and every aquarium keeper should use it! It doesn't matter if you have a social tank, a planted aquascape or a marine reef, using this highly versatile filter material is worthwhile in any case. What is Purigen? After soaking, let it be for 24 hours in a non-metallic container. After that time period if it becomes white again, take it out of the container. If not, then repeat process #2 until it’s white.

It is a unique macro-porous synthetic polymer that helps in removing both soluble and insoluble impurities from water. Although this phenomena exists with any polymer type resin (not just Purigen) it is particularly acute with Purigen® because Purigen® predominantly and selectively binds and removes amines (whereas other resins indiscriminately bind amines and other chemical groups). So the point is, it happens with all resins, but it happens more with Purigen®. However it is not merely the fact that there is an amine present since Purigen® removes a whole host of organic amine based nitrogenous waste and this is no issue at all since in those cases since those materials are readily oxidized and "burned" off the Purigen®.

Replace with new Purigen or regenerate?

There are different types of filter media available on the market today, so you may be wondering why purigen? Well, not only does purigen have the ability to keep your tank clean, but it can also be regenerated. The benefits of using purigen Bagged Purigen in different states. Left: new. Central: after light use. Right: after prolonged use. Installation verfügt über eine größere Kapazität aufgrund seiner großen Oberfläche -sowohl sphärisch als auch makroretikulär Soak the filter bag for 24 hours into a non-metallic container filled with 50% of water and for the other 50% of household chlorine bleach