good options, which one?

Discussion in 'Filters, Pumps, etc..' started by cira050, Jul 6, 2009.

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  1. cira050

    cira050 Torch Coral

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    Which one should i add to my filtration? Purigen, chemipure, carbon? I want to order some so please give me your ratings and what it did for your water. Good or bad? which do you recommend?

    thanks,
    ryan
     
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  3. cira050

    cira050 Torch Coral

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  4. dufresne

    dufresne Feather Duster

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    I use purigen - great for nitrates
     
  5. tronb24

    tronb24 Coral Banded Shrimp

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    I actually use both Chemi-Pure and Purigen together. It seems to work well.
     
  6. cira050

    cira050 Torch Coral

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    Is that all its good for? Is your water clear AA (as advertised)? any other comments about it?
     
  7. cira050

    cira050 Torch Coral

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    I was about to ask if i could do both! haha what "bag" or filter pad do you put it in?
     
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  9. tronb24

    tronb24 Coral Banded Shrimp

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    They both come in their own bags. Purigen comes in it's own bag with the smaller units. I'm using the 100ml serving. Both are great at polishing the water with the main difference in Purigen is that it removes organic impurities without removing beneficial trace elements. This is good unless you have certain corals that are capable of releasing toxins in the water column when they are stressed. Purigen can't help you there, but this is where Chemi-Pure or just about any other carbon steps in and does what Purigen doesn't do.
     
  10. pwsk

    pwsk Spanish Shawl Nudibranch

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    i like chemi pure