Torey Underwood Posted January 20, 2021 Share Posted January 20, 2021 Everything I’ve read about recharging Purigen says to use prime as the dechlorinator after soaking in bleach. I don’t use Prime because I started my tanks using the jungle dechlorinator sold at Walmart because to use Prime I’d have to drive an hour every time I need dechlorinator, which is quite often. So, my question is, does it matter what brand dechlorinator you use to recharge Purigen? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Squeegee79 Posted January 20, 2021 Share Posted January 20, 2021 No, any dechlorinator would do the same thing. I am not familiar with Purigen, but did a quick google search. It seems like something that normally would be completely unnecessary. If you have a filter running and the tank has cycled, doing water changes should have the same effect. Am I missing something else? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coronal Mass Ejection Carl Posted January 20, 2021 Share Posted January 20, 2021 Prime is the most expensive option for neutralizing bleach. Sodium thiosulfate is probably the cheapest. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Torey Underwood Posted January 20, 2021 Author Share Posted January 20, 2021 Squeegee79 I like to use it every once and awhile to clear tannins if my water parameters are fine and don’t Necessarily need a water change. And it pulls ALL the tannins out. It’s not necessary by any means though you’re correct. I just like using it every now and then for a little boost in water clarity. I have a massive piece of driftwood so the Purigen is like a little helper. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Squeegee79 Posted January 20, 2021 Share Posted January 20, 2021 Fair enough. I guess I am kind of old school and feel a water change is always better than no water change. 🙂 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Torey Underwood Posted January 20, 2021 Author Share Posted January 20, 2021 I don’t think that’s old school at all lol it’s definitely true in most cases. I have a planted tank that I swear feels like I should be doing water changes weekly but it seems like it does way better if I just top off. But because I’ve taken that approach with that particular tank I test the water literally every day because I’m paranoid that not having a regular water change schedule for it has to be bad right? However so far, only top offs is working beautifully. On the tank I use the Purigen in I absolutely do weekly water changes though in conjunction with using the Purigen from time to time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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