Does anyone know if Purigen effects PH?

Does anyone know if Purigen effects PH?

 

I've not noticed any changes in pH after I started using purigen.

 

Good morning,

I haven't used Purigen myself, but I haven't seen any information that says it may alter your pH levels.

Have you tried a Search Fish Lore for Purigen?

Ken

 

I use 4x250mL (1L) of Purigen in two bags and it hasn't affected my pH in my cichlid tank.

Personally, I do not think they are worth the money. Might be better off investing in a better skimmer, filter or denitrator. Besides proteins/nitrogenous compounds it also adsorbs tannins from woods etc, which can be done with some cheap carbon. Hope this helps.

 

I am using one of the small bags of Purigen and I am seeing a VERY noticeable difference in the clarity of my water. Crystal clear! Since it's rechargeable a few times, definitely worth the $12 I paid for it.

 

I am using one of the small bags of Purigen and I am seeing a VERY noticeable difference in the clarity of my water. Crystal clear! Since it's rechargeable a few times, definitely worth the $12 I paid for it.

I agree, my water is crystal clear too! But carbon costs a fraction of the price without having the need to spend time/money recharging

Reason why I said it's not really worth the money is because when recharging it, you have to use a waterrime ratio of 1:1 which is quite a fair bit of Prime. "Cheap" dechlorinators which most of them these days offer slime coat protection actually harms Purigen as they bind and is no longer able to recharge properly again.

 

Ah but you can still get cheap dechlorinators that do not offer slime coat protection. Just a matter of looking around.

Look for pond supplies...they're usually big, bulk priced, and don't bother with stress coat stuff.

 

Yup any dechlorinater will do for the recharge process. They just say to use prime because both products are made by Seachem.

 

Yup any dechlorinater will do for the recharge process. They just say to use prime because both products are made by Seachem.

I tried one of the cheaper dechlorinators as well (some silly generic branded ones either local or China made which also didn't list Slime coat protection), but my Purigen turned slightly brown during the dechlorination step and would not recharge (going back white with bleach).

I've given up on cheap dechlorinators in case they ruin another one of my Purigens. They cost US$18 each here and when converted to my local currency, that's $58(M'sian dollar) whereas a bag of carbon only costs $8(M'sian dollar).

Hence, my opinion is that for water polishing carbon is way more cost effective. As a nitrogenous adsorption device, it's great but troublesome; which is why I said one should consider perhaps spending more money on better filtration/media/skimmer/denitrators instead.

 

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Reason why I said it's not really worth the money is because when recharging it, you have to use a waterrime ratio of 1:1 which is quite a fair bit of Prime. ..........

Wrong! Ratio is 1:1 bleach to water, soak for 24 hours. Then rinse and then put 2 tablespoons of PRIME to 1 cup of water for 8 hours.