Dipink Posted November 13, 2021 Share Posted November 13, 2021 If you are setting up a brand new tank, do you start with Purigen in the filter right away, or do you let the BB set up shop first? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beardedbillygoat1975 Posted November 13, 2021 Share Posted November 13, 2021 I’d hold off. Purigen is used to pull waste and impurities from the water. I’d wait until all the other media and tank mature. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ken Posted November 13, 2021 Share Posted November 13, 2021 There are really a lot of us that have never used Purigen. I would wait until the tank seasoned and then decide if you need it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HotTunaCartel Posted November 13, 2021 Share Posted November 13, 2021 I agree with @Ken and @Beardedbillygoat1975. I'd leave it out until you're fully cycled then use it if you need to take out tannins or just have crystal clear water. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dipink Posted November 13, 2021 Author Share Posted November 13, 2021 Thanks. My new planted tank is throwing off a lot of nitrite, and I worry about the algae eating crew in there. Just need more water changes I guess. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guppysnail Posted November 13, 2021 Share Posted November 13, 2021 I don’t use it. I prefer just doing water changes. I’m against the grain and just feel fresh water is good for plants and fish. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beardedbillygoat1975 Posted November 13, 2021 Share Posted November 13, 2021 I think it’s a great tool to have in your tool box but it should not replace routine maintenance not sure it’s capable of doing that. The resin only has a certain capacity and once it’s depleted crash city. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schwack Posted November 13, 2021 Share Posted November 13, 2021 I started running purigen in my common area tank. The driftwood in there throws off an insane amount of tannins and I was constantly getting pestered about my 'dirty' water. With purigen it's crystal clear, but it's not something I'd typically run, especially not in a brand new setup. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Streetwise Posted November 13, 2021 Share Posted November 13, 2021 No Purigen for me, ever again. It is a microplastic media with a bleach-based recharging cycle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dipink Posted November 13, 2021 Author Share Posted November 13, 2021 I think I need a crash course in cannister filter maintenance. I changed the water and cleaned the pre-filter, because the filter was running slow. When I hooked the filter back up, it barfed up a bunch of degraded plant material into the tank. Possibly the source of the extra nitrites? It's only been running for 20 days, I didn't think I'd need to clean the filter this early. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Streetwise Posted November 13, 2021 Share Posted November 13, 2021 Decaying plant material is plant food. Tannins are good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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