Can somebody please tell me (a newbie aquarium keeper) if this product takes the place of other media or is it meant to be used in addition to the other media? Thanks!
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It does not take the place of other media. It takes the place of the charcoal filter. Depending on the type of filter you have, there should be at least one other type of media in there (usually something that looks sort of of like a sponge) and possibly more. Aquaclears, for example, have an extra type of filter that looks like little stones. You still need those filters. But you can (and should!) remove the charcoal filter when you put in Purigen.
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Other comments saying you should not use carbon with it is not true. Seachem rep recommended to use carbon along with it (but is not necessary), which filters different things.
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I use an AquaClear 20 filter on a 10-gallon planted tank (with a sponge cover over the intake to reduce the current). It has three parts: filter floss, an activated charcoal packet, and a biological media bag. I replaced the charcoal bag with the Purigen.It's going to depend on the type of filter you're using as how to you fit it the Seachem Purigen packet in. You'll still want a separate bio filter component (floss or some such) since recharging the Purigen will kill any of the good bacteria living on it. Substituting the Purigen for the charcoal has worked very well for me, the water is sparkling clear. I use an AquaClear 20 filter on a 10-gallon planted tank (with a sponge cover over the intake to reduce the current). It has three parts: filter floss, an activated charcoal packet, and a biological media bag. I replaced the charcoal bag with the Purigen.It's going to depend on the type of filter you're using as how to you fit it the Seachem Purigen packet in. You'll still want a separate bio filter component (floss or some such) since recharging the Purigen will kill any of the good bacteria living on it. Substituting the Purigen for the charcoal has worked very well for me,... » Read More I use an AquaClear 20 filter on a 10-gallon planted tank (with a sponge cover over the intake to reduce the current). It has three parts: filter floss, an activated charcoal packet, and a biological media bag. I replaced the charcoal bag with the Purigen.It's going to depend on the type of filter you're using as how to you fit it the Seachem Purigen packet in. You'll still want a separate bio filter component (floss or some such) since recharging the Purigen will kill any of the good bacteria living on it. Substituting the Purigen for the charcoal has worked very well for me, the water is sparkling clear. « Show Less
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If there is room in your filter, you may as well just add it. However, it can take the place of your charcoal if you don't have the room. My filters not have the room, so I put it where the charcoal would. It is a nice product.
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It replaces your carbon filter. It sucks up nitrogen-containing organic compounds, but won't touch metal ions, phosphates, or chloride. You will still need a bio-matrix medium, and will still need to use Prime.
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Kathy,The amount of carbon provided is a little less than what is effective in my experience. Get a fine mesh media bag ($1 at most big chain pet stores) and make your own media bags. Much easier than buying premade bags. But I should also advice that you only use carbon when necessary. Carbon removed harmful chemicals, odors and helps to clear water, but it also removed trace elements that many live plants and growing fish need. So it should only be used if you are having a water clarify issue, smelly water conditions and/or after treating your tank with chemicals.
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If you are growing "easy" low demand aquarium plants you will be fine. I also use FLOURISH with good results. If you are growing water lillys you cant feed them enough so you will have to add fertilizer spikes
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If you're running fresh water, you'll need an air pump, some air tubing, and an air stone. I also use a bag of Purigen in all of my tanks. It's a great all purpose filter media that can be regenerated with bleach so you don't have to keep buying it like carbon or other medias.None of this is expensive. You can get all of the above for less than $30 and it will help your tank quite a bit.
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I use it only with Seachem Matrix biological media. The carbon pad traps both large and small debris while clarifying the water, so there is no need for another floss/pad type media in my set up.
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Hi, Because turtles are messy you want to establish as much nitrifying bacteria growth as quickly as possible. Bottom layer eheim Ehfi - middle basket Eheim Mech - top eheim substrate Pro Sintered glass spheres. ( regarding the top basket only make sure you put whatever media you chose in media bags) eheim media is superb I've used it for 35 years. It rarely needs replacing. If your tank has enough water depth I would add a powerhead or wave maker - the powerhead will add current to the water to loosen and free up debris and waste so the filter becomes more efficient and the water much cleaner. Marineland and Aqueon have excellent units at a great price. The Marineland pro 1200 is a best bet I have a few of them and they work like a charm. Amazon sells the 1200 for around $25 - list price is $89 so it's a steal. Hope this helps! Peter
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Depends on what type of system you have really. If it's a saltwater setup or a planted freshwater tank, it may be a bit too much. It will remove too much of the nutrients that corals and plants need for survival and growth. It also depends on what type of media you're planning on using in the baskets. It would be perfect for a fish only freshwater aquarium though. Hope this helps.
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Cimes with I media filter I fill mine with the amoina charcoal mix thus is a good add on to a tank clears it up and keeps it clear when the media bag wearsbout I use the blue filter sponge u get at petco or petsmart it last for ever
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Hi!, If you can remember I'm trying to find some fake fish for my tank. Can you help? Please send me an Email.(mlctncvmc@yahoo.com) Thanks!
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I suppose you can use it intermittently with water changes, really shouldn't have any adverse effect, and it's supposed to contain beneficial bacterial for your tank. I used it when initially starting my tank, to expedite my fishless cycle. Though, now, I'd probably recommend using the pre-seeded sponges at angelsplus, versus using the liquid starters. After your tank is established, you really shouldn't need this stuff at all. Your filters will be full of beneficial bacteria.
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This is media that goes inside a filter. You'll need to purchase a canister filter and then use this to supplement the filter pads.
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No media, Only white fiber like inserts to catch debris in the filter baskets. I have it installed on a planted aquarium. The only media I added was Matrix bio media by Seachem.
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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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Best arrangement for Sliders is to have the bottom two baskets and half the top basket filled with biomedia (any kind of ceramic rings will work well). On top of the bio media in the top basket a bag of carbon and a bag of purigen, and on top of that the blue filter pad. I have used this media stack for about 1.5 years without cleaning, and the water is still perfect. I have 1 adult RES in a 75 gallon tank. See this thread http://www.redearslider.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=9&t;=30145
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I have used this media once. It is not light is like small rocks but porous. You need either small balls of the stars K1. If you want flow through although the claims are seachem. Is better and more absorbent. It is good for canister filters or even as bedding in a tank. But not light like K1. Or the media balls. Hope this helps.
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Tank water will not destroy the beneficial bacterial like tap water. But I use tap water because I need that strong stream from a hose to clean the cartridges. You seem to be asking about the media refillable cartridge so unless they are really clog, I would just use the tank water when you do a water change. No need to keep tank water around just for that. For the actual filter floss material cartridge, use a strong stream from a hose. Those cartridges are expensive so I reuse them whenever I can.
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I just attended a seminar from the guys that do the show "Tanked" on Animal Planet. They recommend (if additional filtration is needed) an outside filter that sits adjacent to the tank. These supposedly provide much more thorough filtration than an in-tank system, and dramatically cut down on the biomass debris from food that can cause algae bloom and fish kills.