Purigen pack questions

CoralN00b

CoralN00b

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I picked up one of these purigen packs while I am still deciding on a protein skimmer. I was wondering if any of you use this or not?

I have a 28 gal jbj nano. Just the stock hqi model. I am adding a skimmer but I am still doing my research on one. I have had a few recommendations here but I am still doing my research.


Do any of you use this purigen pack? Also, where is the best place to put it?

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frostyjay1

frostyjay1

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They make media baskets for the jbj's for the middle chamber. the purigen can go in there. also as far as skimmer, check out the new comline from tunze
 
yogoshio

yogoshio

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Purigen is great. It's a carbon replacement that also absorbs nitrates. Awesome stuff. I keep a pack in my angler tank all the time since they eat/poop so much.
 
CoralN00b

CoralN00b

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Hey guys, so I have the media basket and I have the purigen. I bought this used the the guy before me had the carbon and sponge that came with the tank. Is it better to use this basket and use the purigen instead of the carbon or should I use chaeto in there instead?

I can't find anything online that recommends how to use this. I would prefer the chaeto because my research shows most reefers prefer it. Can I put chaeto in the middle chamber with the light and then purigen in one of the other chambers? If so, is there one chamber that is better than the other for the purigen?

What do you guys think? As always I greatly appreciate your help.

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CoralN00b

CoralN00b

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OK I found some info from another search. It looks like most people use the media basket and put filter floss on top, chaeto in the second level of the basket, with a submersible light and then purigen in the bottom level of the basket.

Anybody see an issue with that? Currently I have a black filter floss sponge, carbon and then the ceramic rings. What do you recommend?

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sparky5785

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We ran filter floss purigen and chemipure elite in our nc28 media basket. Check out this website it has tons of accessories and upgrades for all different kinds of nanos. Mediabaskets.com

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jfarris1976

jfarris1976

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Ya from top to bottom I use filter floss (carbon) middle Purigen, and bottom I use Chempure Elite
I use the media basket from INTANK
 
fredfish13

fredfish13

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got the intank basket with my bc14. took the sponge out since it was a pain to get my hand in there to clean every WC. run floss, purigen, then chemipure elite in basket nowadays.
 
CoralN00b

CoralN00b

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Thanks for the input everyone. I'm going to give it a try and see what happens.

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Pufferpunk

Pufferpunk

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I have about 10 bags of Purigen in my sump. There's a shelf there that used to keep a sponge, so I pack them in there.
 
Joe5688

Joe5688

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What's the reason for running puragin and chemi.elite? Is it because the elite has gfo in it? I've been wondering what to run in my nano. Couldn't u just put bags of carbon and Gfo.In the chambers and get the same effect for cheaper?

Sorry I'm.new to the nano stuff lol
 
Lil BamBam

Lil BamBam

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Joe5688 said:
What's the reason for running puragin and chemi.elite? Is it because the elite has gfo in it? I've been wondering what to run in my nano. Couldn't u just put bags of carbon and Gfo.In the chambers and get the same effect for cheaper?

Sorry I'm.new to the nano stuff lol
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Same here :p
 
ColaAddict

ColaAddict

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I believe purigen also absorbs nitrates. The carbon absorbs whatever purigen doesnt catch and the GFO takes care of the phosphates
 
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sparky5785

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Joe5688 said:
What's the reason for running puragin and chemi.elite? Is it because the elite has gfo in it? I've been wondering what to run in my nano. Couldn't u just put bags of carbon and Gfo.In the chambers and get the same effect for cheaper?

Sorry I'm.new to the nano stuff lol
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Chemipure does nothing for nitrates. Purigen absorbs nitrates and ammonia. Chemipure absorbs phosphates and the carbon absorbs DOCs. You could do that however you'll have to find bags fine enough for gfo the chemipure comes prebagged and pre portioned.

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Joe5688

Joe5688

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Can u get media bags and put gfo and carbon in there and get the same effect? Seems like a cheaper alternative and i already have gfo and carbon for my 75.

I put both the purigen and chemi elite in my tank yesterday. I couldn't believe how dirty the carbon was while i was rinsing it.
 
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