FlyingFishKeeper Posted February 2, 2021 Share Posted February 2, 2021 (edited) Hi everyone... I think I might've messed up... Here's my tank right now I didn't rinse my new Purigen correctly and got this, now. It's honestly ironic since I got this to help polish my water since it was a bit hazy. So PSA: WASH YOUR PURIGEN WELL PLEASE. I was wondering if this will clear up without doing a water change, I just have Purigen and a paper towel in the filter. Also how to get the specs of Purigen out of the substrate? Also will this be hazardous to any life, aquatic or otherwise, especially since I put my water change water into my yard? Thanks! Edited February 2, 2021 by FlyingFishKeeper Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KaitieG Posted February 2, 2021 Share Posted February 2, 2021 Ironically, I did the same thing yesterday with my first ever bag of purigen! I DID rinse it, but not well enough and I have a bit of haze. Looking forward to hearing the answer (I think 😉). 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Squid88 Posted February 2, 2021 Share Posted February 2, 2021 also following for answers. I rinsed my bag till it ran clear and submerged it in fresh water several times, now its hazy as well. I am about to do a small water change on that tank ill let you know if it helps. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan S. Posted February 2, 2021 Share Posted February 2, 2021 It will clear up in no time and should be no problem. I've done it multiple times. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlyingFishKeeper Posted February 2, 2021 Author Share Posted February 2, 2021 Thanks! Does it break down naturally in the substrate or will I need to gravel vac? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan S. Posted February 2, 2021 Share Posted February 2, 2021 8 minutes ago, FlyingFishKeeper said: Thanks! Does it break down naturally in the substrate or will I need to gravel vac? It will break down and disappear Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlyingFishKeeper Posted February 2, 2021 Author Share Posted February 2, 2021 (edited) Thank you! I'll keep an eye on it, and post if any problems come up! Edited February 2, 2021 by FlyingFishKeeper Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlyingFishKeeper Posted February 2, 2021 Author Share Posted February 2, 2021 Well, I didn't go very far without needing to post... How long will it take to clear up, and is it better to have a filter running or not? Also is there a timeline for how long it'll take to break down? Thank you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan S. Posted February 2, 2021 Share Posted February 2, 2021 1 hour ago, FlyingFishKeeper said: Well, I didn't go very far without needing to post... How long will it take to clear up, and is it better to have a filter running or not? Also is there a timeline for how long it'll take to break down? Thank you! Running a filter is no problem and I would recommend it. I never noticed it the next day after I spilled the white particles but you can certainly try and gravel vac them up if you want it to be quicker. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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