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Seachem Purigen for Freshwater & Saltwater, Treats 100 Gallons, 1.7 oz.
Description
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A premium synthetic polymer unlike any other.
- - Ultimate filtration
- - Unparalleled capacity to remove organic waste
- - Controls ammonia, nitrites and nitrates
- - Removes soluble & insoluble impurities from water
Specifications
| SKU | 2153326 |
|---|---|
| Primary Brand | Seachem |
| Days to Ship | Ships Next Business Day |
| Weight | 1.7 OZ |
Additional Features
| Personalized Item flag | No |
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DIRECTIONS: Use one bag for each 400 L (100 gallons). Rinse before use. Exhaustion is indicated by a pronounced discoloration of the beads from yellow to deep brown. 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, chemical filtration module, box filter, or any high flow area of a trickle filter.
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Seachem Purigen is Excellent
Dai808
11 years ago
Purigen is excellent. I use it in my tanks, and ever since I found out about it ...
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*Caution* My bag had a hole in the seam
AzGold
8 years ago
I have been reading up on this product and hearing the rave reviews and decided ...
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courtney turby
Yes, I recommend this product.
IT WORKS
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Yes, I recommend this product.
My new favorite aquarium filter media
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Yes, I recommend this product.
Some good stuff
Doug 69
Yes, I recommend this product.
Definitely works!
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Yes, I recommend this product.
Worked like a magic
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Yes, I recommend this product.
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Questions
Can I replace a filter cartridge with this?
- The primary purpose of Purigen is to serve as a water polisher—it will knock your nitrates down, and give you unbelievably clear water. It is best used as the final stage in any HOB or canister filter.
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Do I need to use any other chemical filtration product in addition to Purigen, such as Chem-pure?
- Not sure what application either being used for. Salt or fresh.
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does it remove nitrites?
- Yes, it does a great job in removing Nitrites. As the label reads: Controls ammonia, nitrites and nitrates
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Hi! I have a 40 gal tank. How long this product will work in my tank? And after that, How many available recharges can I do? Also, Purigen replaces Carbon? Thank you!
Is this product safe for snails, shrimp, and African Dwarf frogs as well?
- Súper safe
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Can I use this in a 10 gallon tank? It says it’s for a 100gallon tank??
- Yes... You can use it in a 10 gallon tank.
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Can I use this in a Magnum 350 Canister filter(This canister filter is cylindrical with no dividers) ? Where would I place it in the filter? Top, bottom or side of cylinder? Thank you
- I usually put mine near the top but anywhere in the canister should be fine
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Can I use any regular water conditioner, clarifier, and or bacteria starter? Are there any specific ingredients or additives I need to look out for when selecting water treatments for use along side Purigen?
- Seachem mentions that some slime coat products may have an adverse reaction with Purigen. Check the products FAQ on their website for details.
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I have a 3.5 gallon tank I’m trying to set up with mopani wood I purchased at petco, I want to know if this product could clear out my water if I was to purchase this item and place the piece of mopani wood in. I’ve boiled it around 6-7 times already.
- Purigen is very good at absorbing tannin from the wood. I have used it many times when I added new woods.
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If use this can I skip a UV sanitizer? I have a turtle...
- No this is just filter media.
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hi I bought the imagitarium fresh water uv purified water for my betta,s. Is this good water for them and does it have the nutrients they need? thank you
My 55 gallon fish tank has hard water how do i clean it out that won't harm fish?
I have a black moor gold fish who has a severe case of Popeye I quarantined him in a separate , but I’m not sure what medication to use for him .
Can you use sand from the beach to add to your freshwater aquarium, if its sanitize?
Can use mineral water for aquarium. My tap water has lot of heavy metals. I have 10 galloon tank with 4 guppy 4 danio 1 silver dollar. 1silver dollar and 1 pleco died bcoz of 2 gold fish earlier in my tank. So i decided to use RO water. Can i use.
When I change the water in my fish tank, after I add the appropriate amount of conditioner, a white fuzz seems to appear on all the objects in my tank, aside from the fish. I’ve had the tank for over a year now and it happens on all the water changes. My fish seem to be unaffected (I have 4). What could potentially be happening?
After using metronidazole 400mg×2 tablets in 75 litre aquarium tank, my two parrot fish has thread like some seeing near gills and genital area ? How to treat them ?
Hello, I have a betta and I'm sure he has moderate fin rot. Thing is I have him in a 1.1 bowl because I broke my bigger 2.5 gal tank. Ive been doing water changes and recently bought aquarium salt, bettafix, and Tail and Body Cure from API but I'm not sure how to use it in such a small tank w/o a heater... I know its such a bad environment but its not for long. I just need my betta to last a weak till I get a decent tank. Could you please give me a suggestion. I greatly appreciate your time.
I noticed bloat in my flowerhorn about two weeks ago. It was there when I fed him and went away when I didn't. So I treated him with Epsom salt soaked pellets, bloat was present then. Then I noticed white poop so I stopped feeding entirely and added metronidazole 400 to the tank. Didn't work as I only saw white poop, so I added the medication into his food and now I can see brown poop hanging from a clear poop sticking out of his butt. Earlier the poop didn't stick out of his butt. What to do?
Hello i have a fish tank 45l with 11 fishes in it (Shubunkin , opaline gourami , honey gourami , trichogaster etc) . i added the fish a week ago and tested the water and it was fine.today i see that 2 of my Scalars aren't eating like everyone else , so i tested the water . Everything was fine except for Nitrite levels that was 3.0 - 5.0 ppm. I changed 25 % of the water and added Easy Life Filter Medium and after some hours i tested again the water quality and it was the same I also added salt