Does Marine Pure break down?

Deep Reef · 12/23/2017, 08:48 PM

I was thinking of using marine pure in my current build. In a review section of one vendor I read that some people have had the MP break down and crumble. Anyone using it have this type of problem?

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reefmutt · 12/24/2017, 08:23 AM

yes.. I've seen this often. they seem to dissintigrate over time.. not sure the particles are bad for anything...
what about using Seachem's Matrix? it's more porous and doesn't break down.. (i don't mean their matrix carbon)

Dmorty217 · 12/24/2017, 08:24 AM

The stuff that crumbles and breaks down is a cheap Variant of marine pure. Kent marine made a similar product and it had the same problems. I have marine pure in my tank and it looks the same as it did years ago when it went in the tank

Xxero · 12/24/2017, 11:33 AM

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Originally Posted by Dmorty217

I have marine pure in my tank and it looks the same as it did years ago when it went in the tank

+1.....I have had an 8x8x4 block in my sump for over a year, and it looks just like it did when I plopped it in.

VoltzNSalt · 12/24/2017, 01:40 PM

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Originally Posted by xxero

+1.....i have had an 8x8x4 block in my sump for over a year, and it looks just like it did when i plopped it in.

+2

saf1 · 12/24/2017, 05:31 PM

I thought it isn't supposed to break down? Especially if it is placed in the display tank mixed / hidden in with the live rock.

Dmorty217 · 12/24/2017, 06:40 PM

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Originally Posted by saf1

I thought it isn't supposed to break down? Especially if it is placed in the display tank mixed / hidden in with the live rock.

It doesn't. There are Chinese knock offs that do break down and also leech Aluminum into the water too. Kent Marine has a similar product that they made and had all these same problems. They have since fixed the problem. Sera Siporax is the best product available similar to these.

saf1 · 12/24/2017, 06:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Dmorty217

It doesn't. There are Chinese knock offs that do break down and also leech Aluminum into the water too. Kent Marine has a similar product that they made and had all these same problems. They have since fixed the problem. Sera Siporax is the best product available similar to these.

Got it, thanks. That makes sense.

marinelife · 12/24/2017, 09:09 PM

I took mine out, they are missing parts, with to much flow and they can fall apart. I have the real ones.

Dmorty217 · 12/25/2017, 09:52 AM

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I took mine out, they are missing parts, with to much flow and they can fall apart. I have the real ones.

Thought you had the Kent marine ones

marinelife · 12/26/2017, 01:29 PM

I had the MarinePura blocks, 3 of them, 2 Brightwell Aquatics xport NO3 bricks and 1 Brightwell Aquaric xport boo brick.

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marinelife · 12/26/2017, 01:30 PM

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I had the MarinePura blocks, 3 of them, 2 Brightwell Aquatics xport NO3 bricks and 1 Brightwell Aquaric xport boo brick.

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marinelife · 12/26/2017, 01:34 PM

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12/23/2017, 08:48 PM	#1
Deep Reef Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Coral Springs, FL Posts: 1,192	Does Marine Pure break down? I was thinking of using marine pure in my current build. In a review section of one vendor I read that some people have had the MP break down and crumble. Anyone using it have this type of problem? Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk __________________ Deep Reef ~Greg~ 150g DT, (2)AI Hydra 52 HD's, Vertex Omega 150 skimmer, jebao 1200DC main pump, Trigger Systems Sapphire 34 sump, (2) Ecotech WP40wQD, Tunze ATO, Apex Current Tank Info: 150g Reef

12/24/2017, 08:23 AM	#2
reefmutt Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Mtl. Canada Posts: 7,824	yes.. I've seen this often. they seem to dissintigrate over time.. not sure the particles are bad for anything... what about using Seachem's Matrix? it's more porous and doesn't break down.. (i don't mean their matrix carbon) __________________ Matt. Current Tank Info: 53x32.5x26 190g dt 60g of sumps 3 tank-100 gal frag system 6xAI prime 8xt5. 4x maxspect gyre. Skimz Dual internal sicce pump skimmer Deltec PF601s ca rx+Kalk stirrer

12/24/2017, 08:24 AM	#3
Dmorty217 Saltwater Addict Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Vandalia OHIO Posts: 11,624	The stuff that crumbles and breaks down is a cheap Variant of marine pure. Kent marine made a similar product and it had the same problems. I have marine pure in my tank and it looks the same as it did years ago when it went in the tank __________________ Fish are not disposable commodities, but a worthwhile investment that can be maintained and enjoyed for many years, providing one is willing to take the time to understand their requirements and needs Current Tank Info: 625g, 220g sump, RD3 230w, Vectra L1 on a closed loop, 3 MP60s, MP40. Several QTs

12/24/2017, 05:31 PM	#6
saf1 Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: California Posts: 2,259	I thought it isn't supposed to break down? Especially if it is placed in the display tank mixed / hidden in with the live rock. __________________ -saf1 Current Tank Info: 210 gallon mixed reef

12/24/2017, 09:09 PM	#9
marinelife Registered Member Join Date: May 2000 Location: Union, Ohio, USA Posts: 6,590	I took mine out, they are missing parts, with to much flow and they can fall apart. I have the real ones. __________________ I'm a SaltGeek are You? All LED since 2010. Current Tank Info: 375 Gallon Reef with siporax, all LED lighting, and Red Dragon 3 and Abyzz A200 on 2 closed loops.

12/26/2017, 01:29 PM	#11
marinelife Registered Member Join Date: May 2000 Location: Union, Ohio, USA Posts: 6,590	I had the MarinePura blocks, 3 of them, 2 Brightwell Aquatics xport NO3 bricks and 1 Brightwell Aquaric xport boo brick. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ I'm a SaltGeek are You? All LED since 2010. Current Tank Info: 375 Gallon Reef with siporax, all LED lighting, and Red Dragon 3 and Abyzz A200 on 2 closed loops.

12/26/2017, 01:34 PM	#13
marinelife Registered Member Join Date: May 2000 Location: Union, Ohio, USA Posts: 6,590	Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ I'm a SaltGeek are You? All LED since 2010. Current Tank Info: 375 Gallon Reef with siporax, all LED lighting, and Red Dragon 3 and Abyzz A200 on 2 closed loops.