Does this act like purigen? Does it make the water clearer? Or is that the carbon?
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The BioMax media is basically an insert that provides a place for beneficial bacteria to grow. These good bacteria will help reduce the levels of ammonia and nitrite in your system. Purigen is an actual absorbing type product that removes impurities from your system water. I listed some differences between purigen and carbon below. Purigen ) Removes things in the water before they turn into Nitrates slowing water degradation ) Clears up the water making it sparkling clear ) Can be regenerated multiple times ) May last for quite awhile before it is exhausted and needs to be regenerated depending on it use ) Does not effect or remove medicines ) Turns darker brown color as it is exhausted and lightens again after regeneration Carbon ) Removes most medicines ) Cannot be generated ) Usually is exhausted relatively quickly ) Removes things in the water but does not clear the water ) Can leech things back into the water it once removed if it is not changed once exhausted ) Shows NO changes as it is exhaustedCarbon is similar to the purigen product in that it absorbs odors, discoloration and impurities in your water but they are Hope this helps answer your question.
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I have used breath additives and the filtration didn't seem to affect it. The filter doesn't filter really small stuff. My fountain ends up with litter and hair in it, so I wouldn't worry about any water additives.
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For a res tank, in the bottom basket i used Fluval bio max media, and in the second basket use pre-filter media. For the top basket, the best results i found were with 2 activated carbon bags. This combination will have your water crystal clear and odorless
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I really don't think it does. If you read the description, it says: *Removes Chlorine, Chloramines, VOCs, and Pesticides/Herbicides. My concern was the chlorine since I use it on my compost - chlorine kills the good bacteris. That said, all the other stuff in city water will probably kill me sooner or later! I hope this was at least somewhat helpful. Also, I mentioned in an earlier post, look at both ends before putting it on the hose, the one that does not have the screen should be tipped up when you remove it from the hose after use because the carbon will run out.
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No... Very efficient and very decent filter for the price. I run this on my 30 gal marine tank using the sponge it comes with, fluval carbon, seachem purigen and fluval bio max. My tank is always crystal clear and levels stay consistent
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I've never had that happen to me but ZeroWater's troubleshooting page says that "The carbon inside the filter is rinsed before it's packed into the filter and will sometimes still be a bit wet when it's packaged. Having your filters arrive wet will not affect the performance of the filter." So I think you're ok.
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yes and no. I rinse clean everything except the bio media which I rinse in tank water ONLY. The pads are all reusable so just rinse them clean and reuse. The carbon is also reusable until it starts to either clog or change color.
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I'm not really sure but I noticed that the filter makes the water odorless when I drink it.
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The manufacturer is wrong. I've just recently used it on my 110 gallon goldfish tank, and it turned the water green/blue (not difficult to remove with a fresh carbon filter). As for whether it will permanently stain silicon, yes, it does. But that doesn't bother me.
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I can't say , I have done several water changes since I first put this in my tank . My sponges still hold bacteria. So I haven't used it since I cycled my tank. I just keep testing my water, I have fancy gold fish
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No it doesn't. This filter is designed to remove sediments and/or taste by purchasing a filter with activated charcoal. For those things it is excellent. To "soften" water and remove iron, you should consult a water treatment specialist. Get a good one with a good reputation. If they don't know what they are doing, you can spend a lot of money with no results.
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I have not changed mine yet. It has been about 6 months. Once I got the bacteria established, I just rinse the sponge and carbon filter in the used water as I do partial water changes.
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Yes. In the instructions I received with the filter, it says that when it is first installed and you begin to run water through it, the water will be dark in color, but will lighten up fairly quickly and when it come out clear, it is good to go. I found that to be the case with my filter. The discoloration is caused by the charcoal particles in the filtering material. Not to worry.
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I've been using PUR filters for a long time. I don't have any problem with it. After installation, please don't forget to let the water run for the recommended time.May be you have a different issue. Sorry, I don't have a definite answer for youGood luckN.T
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I use it for my garden to filter out chlorine and heavy metals. It is a carbon based filter so it should soften up water too. I would recommend shopping for a filter that specialized for hard water if that's what you are looking for.
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The website says: "What does the filter actually filter? The Aqua Vessel filter is tested to remove or reduce many common harmful elements that may be found in your tap water and US river water. Its coconut activated carbon removes 99.9% of Giardia and Cryptosporidium - the most commonly found parasites in US lakes and streams, and reduces heavy metals like lead, toxic chemicals like chlorine, sediments, and dirt. " http://www.ecovessel.com/faq.htm
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Carbon filtration usually will remove most of it, around 70-85% in normal use. Reverse osmosis would remove the rest