Where do I put Purigen in my filter?

Purigen can be placed in any filter, including external/internal filter, HOB filter and sump filter. Purigen should be inserted in an area where there is a strong current. Also, place your purigen in such a position that it would be the last filter the water passes through before it enters back into the tank.

What should you not use with Purigen?

It is safe to use Purigen® alongside most Seachem® products except for medications, which should never be used with any type of chemical filter media (carbon, phosphate absorbers, etc).

What type of filtration is Purigen?

organic filtration resin
Purigen® is the highest capacity organic filtration resin on the market. No other products can compare to its ability to clear haziness and polish water to unparalleled clarity. Unlike other products on the market which are simple ion-exchange resins, Purigen® is specifically designed to be an organic scavenging resin.

Does Purigen help with green water?

Purigen will not kill green water or absorb it. BUT if you have a lot of nutrients in organics in the water column. Purigen will absorb a lot of those. Thus it may help you out it will just take some time.

What does Seachem purigen organic filtration resin do?

SELECTIVITY: Seachem Purigen is an organic filtration resin that works hard to remove nitrogenous compounds and waste produced by fish, corals, and even plants, making your water crystal clear.

Where to put purigen in a water filter?

Use in a fine mesh (180 micron or less) filter bag such as Seachem’s The Bag™. For best results, Purigen® should be placed so as to maximize the flow of water through it. It may be used in a canister filter, media chamber, box filter, or any high flow area of a trickle filter.

What does purigen do to the trace elements?

Purigen’ s impact on trace elements is minimal. It significantly raises redox. It polishes water to unparalleled clarity. Purigen darkens progressively as it exhausts, and is easily renewed by treating with bleach. Purigen is designed for both marine and freshwater use.

When to remove Seachem purigen from tap water?

After 24 hours, Purigen should turn whiter by now. If not, I would leave it to soak a little longer. Once done, remove it and rinse thoroughly with tap water.