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Where does Purigen go in filter?
Purigen can be placed in any filter, including external/internal filter, HOB filter and sump filter. Purigen should be inserted in an area where there is a strong current. Also, place your purigen in such a position that it would be the last filter the water passes through before it enters back into the tank.
Does Purigen affect biological filter?
It doesn’t remove ammonia, nitrite or nitrate. It binds organics that may produce those as they break down, but fish excrete a lot of ammonia directly, so there’s no concern that you will negatively impact the tanks ability to deal with ammonia by using Purigen.
What can I put seachem Purigen in?
Use in a fine mesh (180 micron or less) filter bag such as Seachem’s The Bag™. For best results, Purigen® should be placed so as to maximize the flow of water through it. It may be used in a canister filter, media chamber, box filter, or any high flow area of a trickle filter.
Can you use Purigen with a sponge filter?
Purigen is best when used with HOB or canister filters. But there is a way of how you can use it with a sponge filter. It usually comes in 100 ml packages.
Can you use too much Purigen?
Purigen® will never become toxic through overuse, but there are several situations under which it is beneficial to allow some organic waste to build up in the aquarium.
Does Purigen affect pH?
Purigen® does not release any buffering agents or acids into the water, nor is it capable of impacting the mineral concentration in any way, so it will not directly impact the pH, KH, or GH of the aquarium.
Does Purigen remove beneficial bacteria?
Using Purigen® will not, however, “starve out” beneficial bacteria colonies. For one thing, organic waste will be utilized or absorbed by whatever encounters it first. If it encounters a bacteria colony first, it will enter the nitrogen cycle and be unavailable to the Purigen®.
Does Purigen make water clear?
The first two are day one putting Purigen in my filter and tap water from my well in my tank, the next is just three days later. It cleared up all of my “new tank” cloudiness!
What is a purigen filter media?
Simply put, purigen is a synthetic polymer that removes nitrogenous organic waste from your aquarium water. To determine if this filter media is right for your tank, it is essential you first understand how it works. 1/ What is Purigen? 2/ What kind of tank can use purigen?
How to use purigen in aquariums?
While placing purigen, you should keep in mind that it should be in an area with a strong water current and fitted. It is the last filter part through which water passes before finally entering back into the tank. It is an excellent filter medium and can be used with all kinds of filters, as mentioned in previous paragraphs.
How do you connect a purigen to a sponge filter?
To connect the purigen with a sponge filter, 1/3 of the purigen in a 100 ml bag should be placed above the sponge filter. A purigen bag must be knotted with a string with the lid of the tank holding it in place to do it correctly. The strings of the bag can adhere to the back of the tank.
Why is my purigen filter turning black?
Purigen, when used for an extended period of time, can turn black or brown. This is the filter’s way of informing you that its absorptive capacity has been exhausted, and it needs to be regenerated. The process of regenerating your purigen is easy, and you only require chlorine bleach.