Seachem Purigen vs Chemi-Pure Elite?

Discussion in 'Filters, Pumps, etc..' started by Mkizla, Mar 9, 2011.

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  1. Mkizla

    Mkizla Eyelash Blennie

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    I am currently using Chemi-pure Elite, but i am just curious what is better?
    I am currently using biocube 29
     
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  2. inwall75

    inwall75 Giant Squid

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    They are similar but different at the same time. Chemi-Pure Elite is carbon, some ion-exchange resins, and some GFO mixed in the same bag.

    Purigen is a type of chemical filtration that is different from the above.

    I like both products. I find that using a quality carbon further polished with some Purigen to be more efficient (and cheaper because the Purigen can be regenerated with plain ole bleach).
     
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  3. musarra

    musarra Spanish Shawl Nudibranch

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    I agree use both (i do). Put in some GFO too, I dont think the Elite has enough.
     
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  4. 2in10

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    +1 ^^^^^, I use carbon and GFO in a dual reactor and Purigen in a canister filter.
     
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  5. BigReefin

    BigReefin Astrea Snail

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    they are both really good...switch back and forth for the best results!
     
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  6. ndtechie05

    ndtechie05 Spaghetti Worm

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    Just picked up 2 bags of Chemi-Pure Elite and a bag of Purigen today....should have no issue introducing both of these at the same time, correct?
     
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  7. inwall75

    inwall75 Giant Squid

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    If your water was really, really dirty prior to the addition, the corals might get light shock. Just lower the photoperiod for a couple of days so the corals get used the increased lighting.
     
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  8. ndtechie05

    ndtechie05 Spaghetti Worm

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    Was this in response to me? I currently have no corals in the thank...

    -Brett
     
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  9. inwall75

    inwall75 Giant Squid

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    Yes. If you have no corals, then there's nothing to worry about.
     
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  10. ndtechie05

    ndtechie05 Spaghetti Worm

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    Ok thanks. Could you explain to me why I would need to lower the lighting if I had corals?
     
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