Essential for Tanks with Driftwood
938387
I purchased this product based primarily on reviews posted here and around the internet and based on my respect for the Seachem brand in general. I had my doubts that it would really help get rid of the "tea water" in my aquarium. Needless to say, I now recommend this for any aquarist that is considering adding driftwood (especially mopani!) to their tanks and does not want a blackwater look. I added the Purigen media bag inside my Quietflow 50 filter in the space behind the normal filter pad. Within 24 hours my water looked as good as anything that comes out of our tap and the white Purigen had turned brown. The color of my fish looks so much better and the whole setup finally looks "clean" again. I can't comment on the ability to recharge the product for re-use since I just got it but for the price I'm willing to buy more if that doesn't work as advertised. Another great product from Seachem, another happy fishkeeper!
1417128
This is great tubing! It is stronger than a lot of tubing, making it great for when you want to bury it under gravel (makes the tank look a lot cleaner). Also, if you are like me and don't want to drill your tank, some tubing must go out the top of your tank. This tubing does a great job of disappearing in your tank (you have to look for it to see it), especially when put in the corner and covered by a plant/bubbler. I made the mistake of using blue tubing in a previous aquarium and it always drew the eye. This tubing can fit the standard aquarium connectors, you just have to really push it on. This is a good thing because that means it won't slip off! Yes, it WILL fit standard air stone connectors and everything (even though other reviewers said it won't...). Some advice for laying down air lines:
- If you are burying it, put it down and test it before putting the gravel in. Burying it after is extremely difficult.
- Use some suction cups to hold everything in place.
- When adding gravel, remove the water first, as air tubing will float.
- Always use stop check valves with tubing systems so that water won't siphon back into the air pump. The best place to insert this valve is behind the tank.
- When using splitters, use the same length tubing coming out of each port, even if it isn't necessary. This will prevent one of your air stones being much stronger than the rest.
- Always order about double what you expect to use. This stuff is cheap and it's REALLY irritating when you have to wait (again) for more tubing before you can set up your aquarium.
550918
Great product. It clears up tannin if you put driftwood in your aquarium. Lid was partially off so it spilled but was in a baggie so I just had to pour back into container.
4513630
Perfect for my 3 1/2 gallon tank, it makes cleaning so much easier! Once you figure out how it works it is an absolute lifesaver.
853466
Throw those useless filters away and get a couple bags of this. My tank was shot when someone told me about purigen. I ordered 4 bags, two for the filter and 2 for standby ( you never have to buy any more after that ). I fought for almost a month doing the water changes and everything else you're supposed to do but after I put the purigen in my filter it took only 3 days and my tank was clear, ammonia free, nitrite and nitrates are at perfect levels. This stuff saved my beautiful tank. I will NEVER use anything other than Purigen in my tanks.
547412
I looked a several tool sets and this one I'm glad I bought.  I would also recommend getting the tool hanger for the aquarium as this is really handy.
1598443
A must have for the serious aquarist. Be sure to read and follow the directions.
2336312
I love having this around for smaller tanks of 200g and less or with tanks where I'm not using an algae sump setup. It's also great to use with the nitrification/cycling process of any new tanks I set up. I've never really had a nitrate issue (with or without this), but it's a little assuring having this available.
2512346
We had purchased the non-flexible stick only to learn on the first use that our drain had serious angles.  We then purchased this and it's been GREAT!  Our tanks were consistently reading partially full even when empty, so we took this tool to it and it was amazing the amount of gunk that we flushed out.  (We have a clear section of sewage pipe we hook up before the flexible sewage hose so that we can monitor how clean things are.)  This worked wonders and we were finally able to get the black tank completely clean.
2879989
If you have a standard 55g or 75g this will not reach the bottom as another reviewer stated. Either way, it works perfectly and is worth the price. Will get a 2nd set for my other tank.
829687
Bought these after one of my tetras got sucked up the filter on my fluval edge 10gal tank. Poor guy only lasted a day. He may have been trying to escape like Nemo but failed to lodge the rock in the filter and it didn't end well. Lets just say that movie would have ended much sooner. This is a must have if your fish can fit in the filter tube. as for it cleaning the tank the water is still crystal clear but it has been with the fluval 3 stage filter that came with the tank.
1292138
Perfect size for my Webber Q1000!! Great for using on my overnight shoreline fishing when you don't need to have a full 30lb tank. Easy to carry to and from the truck. LP last long depending on how often you use it.
4366063
During cleaning, I cracked the bottom of my 20 gallon tank. Instead of having to spend a lot of money to replace the whole thing, I was able to use this to save the tank. The directions are also very easy to follow.
3183870
I purchased this for my 60g reef tank. Now I wonder what I would do without it. No more lifting top-off water into the tank. I travel alot and this is very handy for keeping things in balance.

A couple of things to note: you'll need to prime the pump after each water source replacement. I usually just kindof shake the pump until it starts going again. Also make sure the sensor is free from debris. This can be hard to ensure if its sitting in a refugium with algae. The sensor cover is usually good enough, but I have had instances where a piece of algae made the sensor stick. In short, keep an eye on it every once in a while.
3482746
We needed to drill screws into this wood to keep it from floating right to the top of the tank.  After rinsing the pieces thoroughly the water has stayed perfectly clear with these in there.
2961022
If you are on the fence on buying this,  click add to cart immediately. This is the best thing for fish keepers. If only I had this when I setup my 38 gal tank with sand. I would've easily saved 2 hours or water changes. Hooks up easily to the faucet and makes water changes bucket free. No more heavy lifting or spills. Order ASAP!  If I would've got this year's ago I would've saved precious hours of my life I've wasted doing water changes. We all know time is valuable in our lives.
1826727
A bit pricey but necessary to keep your aquarium up and running! Bought 2 and they lasted me a very long time.