Can i run Purigen and Biopellets?

Vadafallon · 03/23/2017, 11:13 AM

I have been running Purigen for a while but my Nitrates still stay around 25ppm. I have started to run Biopellets, do i need to get rid of the Purigen or is it ok to leave it in?

JVan82 · 03/23/2017, 12:01 PM

I'm not overly sure as to the purigen/biopellet compatibility, but I'd start with a large 50%+ water change, or smaller ones every couple days to get the nitrates lower and start from there. Fastest surest way to lower nitrates.

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GimpyFin · 03/23/2017, 06:16 PM

You're fine leaving it in for a while, it won't hurt anything. Purigen binds organics whereas bio pellets serve as a food source for bacteria, so they both function differently. Once bacteria establish on the pellets and start to consume them and excess nutrients, they'll start sheding a film that your skimmer will then remove. At that point you should start to see a nitrate reduction from the pellets. (Usually takes a few weeks to month to kick in.)

fishchef · 03/27/2017, 08:41 AM

Are you running any other chemical media? We found that Purigen has no effect on heavy metals.

Vadafallon · 03/27/2017, 11:13 AM

No just running Purigen and Chemipure blue.

monkeysee1 · 03/27/2017, 06:20 PM

Then you should be fine. Don't see any problem with a cross reaction!

DamonG · 03/27/2017, 08:26 PM

You'll be fine.. I have done it for years..

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03/23/2017, 11:13 AM	#1
Vadafallon Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Raleigh, NC Posts: 974	Can i run Purigen and Biopellets? I have been running Purigen for a while but my Nitrates still stay around 25ppm. I have started to run Biopellets, do i need to get rid of the Purigen or is it ok to leave it in?

03/23/2017, 06:16 PM	#3
GimpyFin Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 2,032	You're fine leaving it in for a while, it won't hurt anything. Purigen binds organics whereas bio pellets serve as a food source for bacteria, so they both function differently. Once bacteria establish on the pellets and start to consume them and excess nutrients, they'll start sheding a film that your skimmer will then remove. At that point you should start to see a nitrate reduction from the pellets. (Usually takes a few weeks to month to kick in.) __________________ Brian Current Tank Info: 110 gallon

03/27/2017, 06:20 PM	#6
monkeysee1 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: MERRIMACK NH Posts: 423	Then you should be fine. Don't see any problem with a cross reaction! __________________ Your "fair share" is not in my wallet; it's in my fish tank!! Current tank info: 90 Gallon saltwater 10 fish with a few inverts; NO CORALS! Tried to go reef; didn't work out so hot; FOWLR's for me!

03/23/2017, 12:01 PM	#2
JVan82 Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Valdosta GA Posts: 468	I'm not overly sure as to the purigen/biopellet compatibility, but I'd start with a large 50%+ water change, or smaller ones every couple days to get the nitrates lower and start from there. Fastest surest way to lower nitrates. Sent from my SM-G920V using Tapatalk

03/27/2017, 08:41 AM	#4
fishchef Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: St. Louis, MO Posts: 1,222	Are you running any other chemical media? We found that Purigen has no effect on heavy metals.

03/27/2017, 11:13 AM	#5
Vadafallon Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Raleigh, NC Posts: 974	No just running Purigen and Chemipure blue.

03/27/2017, 08:26 PM	#7
DamonG Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Posts: 873	You'll be fine.. I have done it for years.. Sent from my SM-N920V using Tapatalk