How To Achieve Crystal Clear Aquarium Water With Seachem Purigen

How To Achieve Crystal Clear Aquarium Water With Seachem Purigen - The Ultimate Guide!

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In this comprehensive guide, we're unveiling the secrets to achieving crystal-clear aquarium water. Aquarium enthusiasts, listen up! If you've ever wondered how to take your aquarium water clarity to the next level, this video is a must-watch. We'll walk you through the essential steps, including water changes and proper filtration, and introduce you to the game-changer, Seachem Purigen.
Discover why Seachem Purigen is a top choice for aquarium water purification. It goes beyond mechanical and biological filtration, targeting slight colorations and ultra-small particles, leaving your aquarium water pristine. We'll even share our recommended Purigen-to-water ratio for different tank sizes, ensuring optimal performance.
But the magic doesn't end there! Learn how to regenerate your Purigen to extend its lifespan and save on costs. We'll guide you through a simple step-by-step process using bleach and water treatment to ensure your Purigen remains effective for months.
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@juancanedo6200 Жыл бұрын

Finally!!! An easy explanation and visual presentation on how to recharge purigen. Thank you

@WhiteCloud746 Жыл бұрын

I love it when you guys cover filtration topics.

@cooliipie Жыл бұрын

Perfect timing! Was just about to buy this.

@erikdao Жыл бұрын

Thank you very much for sharing this excellent technique, Tony!

@klebberbrazilian.theprofessor Жыл бұрын

That's why I Love you guys: I learned a lot from you, always! Cheers from Brazil 🇧🇷

@andyc8480 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for explaining and doing a demo on how to regenerate and amount to use, really useful,

@marypaigeflynn4512 Жыл бұрын

I tried out Purigen a couple of years ago after watching your recommendations. It's absolutely one of my favorite products!! I have researched how to regenerate it before, but I've never done it!! I have watched several videos on how to regenerate puregen. Tommy I have to say this is the most detailed and easy to understand descriptions of how to accomplish regenerating this amazing product!!! I've never seen taking the actual Purigen out of the bag I think this is a great pro tip!!! Thank you so very much for the video and I hope you and everyone at Green Aqua is having a wonderful and blessed day👍🌿🐟🌿🙏🥰♥️

@lolame323 Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for this, I'm due to clean my Purigen and will follow your steps. Love the clear explanation, thanks for sharing 👍

@andrekiesswetter2518 Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for this very helpful video Tommy! One thing I learned for this was the time aspect when one does the regeneration of the Purigen, especially the neutralisation of the chlorine. Thanks Green Aqua!

@Aquagold.goldysingh1313 Жыл бұрын

amazing tips. i will do soon this process. thanks for sharing legend

@haitch04 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for once again giving us such good advice

@fabioprata9539 Жыл бұрын

Great tip, thanks!

@2486001982 Ай бұрын

Thanks for Guide ❤❤

@fatirsiddiqui5414 Жыл бұрын

Perfect timing with this video… I was actually regenerating my purigen bag today 😅

@miniandy82 Жыл бұрын

Great vid, thanks for sharing 👍

@goldfinsaquatics Жыл бұрын

Very informative video thank you

@ricardo68 Жыл бұрын

Very useful information. Thank you. I'm using perigean for the first time and was advised to watch a video on the subject.

@MrVili83 Жыл бұрын

Salut green aqua, merci pour cette vidéo car j'utilise le purigen et maintenant je connais le processus pour le régénérer. Avec os explication en vidéo je comprends mieux car j'avais peur d'utiliser l'eau de javel. Alors je vous dis un GRAND MERCI POUR VOTRE AIDE ET LONGUE VIE À GREEN AQUA !!!!! 😉👍👌

@plantedcreek3234 Жыл бұрын

Very informative ,Thank you tommy

@FLOMALS63 Жыл бұрын

Спасибо что поделились такой информацией. Взяли на заметку 👍

@macko9858 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for the video, I bought purigen and I will use it.

@nicken818 Жыл бұрын

Great tip and video . Save me lots of money on Purigen . Thank you

@PaulZyCZ Жыл бұрын

Great video! I use Purigen in one tank. Water is still clear, but it seems to me, there's a slight green tint. For me it's either slight tannin colouring, or Purigen. I knew I should use bleach, I think I got even a short "recipe" from a LFS on that, but this video helps a lot.

@217PARADISE Жыл бұрын

i legit just did a maintenance and needed to know how to reset purigen just hours ago T.T thank you for reading my mind.

@emberframe6994 Жыл бұрын

This is a great video

@microcox Жыл бұрын

Didn't know you had to take it out of the bag, which probably explains why I had so much trouble cleaning it. Thanks for the tip, and I love the format!

@dddmmm21 Жыл бұрын

Good to know you recommend a higher ratio to product to tank water... I always found the Seachem recommendation to be a bit thin but was afraid to use more, I thought perhaps it could have a negative effect.

@mikeinca3762 Жыл бұрын

Great video Tommy! My go to for crystal clear water besides purigen and prime is Poly fill and my tanks are crystal clear! Thanks for the tips!

@henrikmadsen2176 4 ай бұрын

Is "Prime" and "Poly Fill" brand-names for two other filter materials ?? (In Denmark we have a product called "Poly Filla" that we buy in a hardware-store, and use to fill out wholes and cracks in walls).

@davidv.8765 Жыл бұрын

Just yesterday I was looking for a good Purigen video and today you post it. Its like you read my mind. Thank you, it will be in the next order from you. I have a JBL e702 filter and a 105 liter aquarium, I think 100ml will be enough. Where is the best place to put purigen in the filter?

@shubhamxkumar2865 Жыл бұрын

Love from India. One of my brother from India, right now present in your gallery, he is also a hobbyist in ornamental fish keeping and he called me all the way from your gallery it's a pleasure to watch your team work. Please send some gift as a take away from your side hahahah# kidding# But it's really a wonderful experience watching your videos and today it's super special.

@juanpablovillacuravasquez7117 Жыл бұрын

Thanks ✌🏽

@justcreepy8592 Жыл бұрын

That’s pretty much what I was doing it for awhile. Only I was putting purigen in the watered bleach until doing filter maintenance. 😮Didn’t leave it until the purigen is getting too dark, so didn’t take long for this job.

@lazygardener6278 Жыл бұрын

Believe it or not. just today i was thinking about whether i need to buy my Purigen new or if i can regenerate it somehow... thanks for this tutorial!

@darrenderousse4804 Жыл бұрын

Great informative video guys! Yeah ever since I’ve started using purigen like 3 years ago my water is crystal clear! The combo of that and matrix really are unmatched for water clarity! I was nervous the first regeneration of it but I’ve never lost a fish, snail or shrimp!

@6___________99_____________64 Жыл бұрын

Purigen not prime

@darrenderousse4804 Жыл бұрын

@@6___________99_____________64 😂 that’s what I meant!

@Nomadistar Жыл бұрын

Simple explanation & I get it, but I am lazy (or way too busy in my old age)...I'll just use filter floss & call it a day. Thank you.

@NeoByteNL Жыл бұрын

Thanks, was looking for a good explanation. Does it matter which tray you put it in? I got a Biomaster as well.

@aquascapeangelfish Жыл бұрын

hello you always have very interesting videos. I have a question. can we use this product if we have an aquarium with a lot of plants? it is said that the product removes nitrates that could not create an imbalance?

@reinatoo Жыл бұрын

Excellent video I didn't know it took up to 6 months to have to renew the purigen. A lot of people make a big deal out of it, but you guys are awesome as always. Bring more videos like this one!

@bravo123345 Жыл бұрын

Great video! Question, what type of glass do you use on your tanks and where can I buy one? is it Low iron glass tanks? Would you say its worth spending the extra money for those$$$? Do you guys plan on making any videos on the type of glass tanks and where to buy them, I can't find many online, im based in America.

@AcuariosRtules Жыл бұрын

If we fertilize the aquarium with liquid fertilizer, does the purigen absorb this fertilizer?

@hhinojosareef1 Жыл бұрын

@RobertVillalobos Жыл бұрын

Nice to know you guys do exactly what i do with purigen 😃 ... even tho my aquarium is no near as good-looking as yours 🤣

@thashenp Жыл бұрын

What will I use in my filter while the purigen is in the regeneration process? Thank you for sharing

@SalvatoreScordamaglia Жыл бұрын

Thank you for the video guys. I’ve a question: can I do the regeneration process even if the Purigen is completely dry?

@ichokimsh Жыл бұрын

hello thanks for the tips! i have a question... I just bought seachem purigen and when I opened the pack... the smell was like vinegar (it was bad for me). Kind of this bad smell is normal in seachem purigen?

@cristobalsilva6288 Жыл бұрын

is there any issue if you let it dry after a regeneration with bleech? does it always have to be in water? i read a comment in reddit that says it stops working once you use and then let it dry, which made no sense thanks for the video tommy, great explanation as always

@omkars2405 Жыл бұрын

Seachem safe is the best

@danielbeno798 5 ай бұрын

Hello aquascapers. Is It possible overdose aquarium the purigen? Exist can be critical quantity? Thank you

@martout1919 6 күн бұрын

Üdv! Sziasztok! SOS kérdés, a mai napon egy háztartási Hypot vettem le a polcról és 1:1 arányában a purigenre öntöttem, viszont a csomagoláson most vettem észre, hogy egyéb összetevő is található benne még pedig c12-18 alkil. Ez probléma lehet?

@MicaMatthews Жыл бұрын

In a Biobox internal filter I put the perlon as a pre-filter at the top then the biological blue foam then chemical activated carbon and the clay balls at the bottom. At what level should I put the Purigen for optimal results?

@nytrojay3468 Жыл бұрын

May know how many times the purigen can be recycled and cleaned? Thanks and have a nice day.

@jev8196 4 ай бұрын

That was VERY helpful & answered all of my questions! The 1st video on purigen to do so. Thanks 😁

@juli8vdberg562 20 күн бұрын

My tip for my fellow nano tank aquascape fans: buy/use regular tea filters for your nano tank’s hang-on back filters; much cheaper much easier and saves you lots of hassle how to place/use purigen in

@user-ut5vc8jg8m Жыл бұрын

太陽光光解漂白水 😊

@szereloteamworks1733 Жыл бұрын

Pontosan milyen fehérítőt használtok? Vagy ez esetleg hypo? Köszi és üdv

@dawnim7860 Жыл бұрын

Is there a way to use purigen if I have a sponge filter? I'm a beginner, sorry.

@ratul89 Жыл бұрын

How you clean that brown bag?

@mylescheetham2614 Жыл бұрын

Where do you get a purigen bag from as My bag split :/

@user-ro8db5qg8u 11 ай бұрын

Hello For 240 liters of water. How many ml should I use?

@rabishankarmaharana8001 3 ай бұрын

@greenaqua hi i say purigen's regeneration process on their website and they recommend 4 tablespoon for 1 cup of water and here your recommendations are different.. kind of confused.

@nanoreaper5002 Жыл бұрын

Very Informative is there a limit or can you continue to refresh Purigen, or does diminishing returns set in after awhile?

@neilrobins3329 Жыл бұрын

I been told approximately 7 times then buy new again👍

@skeeterno1 Жыл бұрын

Can "GA Cleanit" be used as bleach? Does the Purigen get useless if I leave it in the bleach solution lot more than 24h-s (I forgot about it :))?

@siddharthkallam6118 Жыл бұрын

Can we clean Purigen with ADA Superge solution with 1:1 ratio

@LifeWithAutism Жыл бұрын

Oops I just regenerated my purigen with the seachem bag back in 100% bleach. does that mean I destroyed it? I also let it sit for a couple of days in just water without any prime, and then rinsed it before putting it back in my filter. I did use prime in my aquarium when I turned it back on

@STUNZ. Жыл бұрын

Can i use water conditioners that have slime coat in it? I have read somewhere that using a conditioner with slime coat purigen will be useless and cant be recharged if we recharge it then it will be toxic enough to kill fish!! Is this true or a hoax plz do clarify

@AOAvina 11 ай бұрын

I accidentally used scented bleach, should I just toss it out? Could I re-clean it with regular bleach?

@zlk718 Жыл бұрын

Which ppi prefilter sponge do you recommend using in oase canisters? And where in the canister do you place the purigen?

@stoneysscapes7544 9 ай бұрын

In the penthouse,I feel like the best ppl is the best results in your system. So I have been keeping the original and run it for 5 - 7 days and she spray the stuff out in the shower 👞

@paulmayes8493 Жыл бұрын

My purigen doesnt seem to get back close to its nearly white colour after just 24 hours in the 1:1 bleach and water solution. Has anyone tried a longer soaking period in the water/bleach or should I just not be concerned about the slight brown colouring to the regenerated purigen ?

@paulmayes8493 Жыл бұрын

Replying to my own post.......I decided to try a new brand of bleach and the results were outstanding, very clean purigen after 24 hours of soaking. I was using a supermarket brand of bleach but switched to a name brand and the difference is amazing. So if you have similar issues it might be worth paying a little extra for your bleach.

@arrenliu2460 Жыл бұрын

I want to ask what is the different between Seachem Purigen and Seachem purfiltrum? And which is better(? Thank you!

@stoneysscapes7544 Жыл бұрын

Seachem developed Aqua Vitro many years ago...the line of products that are only sold by independent retailers to help them compete with the big box chains ?they

@silvertabby03 Ай бұрын

That bleach how many degrees chloride is that ? Here in belgium is it yellow and between 5-15 degrees

@GreenAquaShop Ай бұрын

That will be fine probably

@jackoghost Жыл бұрын

so getting two bags of 100ml would be best, 1 for use and 1 to clean and store

@kongrzybucjusz Жыл бұрын

There is one thing left behind - with every regeneration cycle, purigen works shorter and shorter period of time.

@theviolentone 25 күн бұрын

Resin anion or resin kation is same thing with purigen

@bogdanbogdan-v2h 5 күн бұрын

Is it ok to use permanently Puringen? Also from the first day of cycling?

@GreenAquaShop 5 күн бұрын

100% we do the same way from day 1

@888fluffy 6 ай бұрын

I worry that it will take up my ferts though, will it absorb nitrates?

@GreenAquaShop 6 ай бұрын

Will not reduce yourfertilizer levels if you follow the recommendation.

@vivekvs1992 Жыл бұрын

Just a small doubt to clear up... That's nearly half a day without purigen... Do you run the filter or just keep an air stone in the meantime?

@microcox Жыл бұрын

You run the filter! If you stop it for too long the bacteria inside will die. It's not really a big deal to run the filter without purigen (purigen is just a bonus, your tank can be completely nice without it). Now, knowing the green aqua team they do like I do and just buy two sets of purigen bags for each filter so that they don't have to open the filter twice and they have all the time they need to clean the dirty bag.

@janfriboga2387 Жыл бұрын

@@microcox haha, i was gonna say the same. I do that with filter pipes too, so it goes faster and can be cleaned with calm.

@legionaquatics Жыл бұрын

Will purigen remove any fertilizer or nutrients for my plants?

@GreenAquaShop Жыл бұрын

If you follow the recommendation, will not remove anything

@urbansk8r231 Жыл бұрын

If i buy 2x100ml purigen bags and rotate each bag. Clean 1 then use the other The one i'm not using do i have to keep it wet or it doesn't matter over time?

@marios.discus Жыл бұрын

Needs to be kept wet once you use it the first time

@urbansk8r231 Жыл бұрын

@@marios.discus Thought so Thanks.

@QualiLap 7 ай бұрын

Why is there such a difference in ratio/quantity of Prime:Water on the official instructions (4 tablespoons of Prime per 1 cup of water)? Is it just so Seachem can get you to use more of their product? Also, is the buffering step necessary?

@GreenAquaShop 7 ай бұрын

The main thing is to remove the chlorine scent. Prime is the best water conditioner out there and you need to use only a little for this task. We only use bleach and prime. Never used the buffering step.

@rallywagon261 Жыл бұрын

I just wanna point out, chlorine =/= bleach. Bleach tends to contain sodium hypochlorite (chlorine) but it always contains other things as well. A lot of bleaches are also dropping chlorine as the active ingredient in favor of hydrogen peroxide. As said on the video, be very sure to read the label.

@pinakimaity6040 7 ай бұрын

Which filter is good for 250 litre tank

@GreenAquaShop 7 ай бұрын

An Oase BioMaster 850? Just to give you an example.

@pinakimaity6040 7 ай бұрын

Nothing in cheap

@GreenAquaShop 7 ай бұрын

You can check other brands with these parameters. Maybe you have another option locally

@sjhall2009 9 ай бұрын

How many times can the purigen be regenerated?

@GreenAquaShop 9 ай бұрын

Ideally, many many times, but I found that it is a process that needs to be done very carefully, so no chlorine gets into the tank water after it. So the answer would be as many times as you can avoid getting your fish poisoned. ;)

@luiswicho5301 Жыл бұрын

I've been using Purigen since I decided to ''raise'' the level of my tanks, high tech tanks I mean. It works, but for some reasons sometimes I took out the Purigen and didn't replace it right away and really the difference is almost imperceptible. I think you see the difference when the wood has tannins.

@DesignRobPearce 2 ай бұрын

Thick bleach? I’ve recharged it loads but always stays brown on the bottom, even when stirring it constantly 😢

@GreenAquaShop 2 ай бұрын

Not sure how much you used for your aquarium and also how long you kept it running there. We would recommend 100ml Purigen for every 100L aquarium water. And do the cleaning in every 3-4 months. If your filtration performs well and the Purigen gets in contact with clean water it will not be a problem. So it is not a good idea to neglect a filter for example.

@abyankabir1910 Жыл бұрын

But wouldn’t it be better to put the fine filter before the bio media? Then there won’t be any debris in the bio media?

@GreenAquaShop Жыл бұрын

Well if you will replace it weekly, then it is fine. Most of us will not do that :)

@abyankabir1910 Жыл бұрын

@@GreenAquaShop ah I see, thank you so much!

@9xbinhluong Жыл бұрын

purigen can absorb nutrients of plants in the tank Tks

@ragingcalmness7815 9 ай бұрын

Hmm nice video but I feel like the last part is excessive unless someone is in a super hurry(no second backup media bag ready) or has chloramines in their tap water or doesnt know if they have chloramines. I live in Canada and usually the biggest cities or remote locations will have chloramines, just inform yourself, I feel like you have a legal right to know what they put in your water 🤪If just chlorine, instead of wasting Prime and you are poor like me, you can rinse it in tap water, then just put it somewhere with good air circulation and let it dry, preferably not in a closed space as it will evaporate pretty easily within a day or two depending on how often you "fluff" the media to let moisture be trapped in one place. Hope this helps! And...no, don't hang it on the back of your computer fan 🙃

@GreenAquaShop 9 ай бұрын

Thanks for the tips!

@MichaelRobinson-vw4jg 22 күн бұрын

I buy it in bulk so I don't need to recharge 😊

@omkars2405 Жыл бұрын

I have purigen, the problem is with the bags.....

@PaulZyCZ Жыл бұрын

As far as I remember, a piece of stockings can serve as well (silon, not cotton) .

@z3ro7o Жыл бұрын

Steal a panty from your wifi

@cranbers 3 ай бұрын

Dude that method you used to get it out of the bowl at 4:25 looked tedius. Can you no tuse it in the bag? I mean will it not clean it all or something? Why dump it all out where you have to go fishing..

@zpm3atlantis Жыл бұрын

Better to use hydrogen peroxide than hypochlorous acid (bleach). Hydrogen peroxide is significantly better for your health and the environment, and you don't have to deal with residual chlorine.

@lvlyprem9575 9 ай бұрын

For 100 litre of water how many months it will work

@GreenAquaShop 9 ай бұрын

Usually we recommend 100 ml for 100 liter and that lasts about 4-6 months before it needs to be regenerated, but that highly depends on what's in your tank. Lots of iron wood will shorten this time frame for example.

@lvlyprem9575 9 ай бұрын

@@GreenAquaShop after 6months need to add fresh one??

@GreenAquaShop 9 ай бұрын

Nope you only need to regenerate. You can regenerate it like 6-8 times before the replacement

@lvlyprem9575 9 ай бұрын

@@GreenAquaShop Nice, then we can use this at least 2years right??

@GreenAquaShop 9 ай бұрын

Yup or more 😀👍

@scottthompson7009 9 ай бұрын

Oops I did 100% bleach is that a problem?

@GreenAquaShop 9 ай бұрын

Will be harder to remove the chlorine. You need more Prime and probably longer soaking period with it. May need to repeat it a few times until the scent goes off.

@scottthompson7009 9 ай бұрын

@@GreenAquaShop thanks for that.

@MrSwon38 21 күн бұрын

no matter how many times I 'clean' it with bleach it's still brown...

@Habits1986 Жыл бұрын

Those purigen bags are expensive as f_ck. Does anyone know a cheaper solution? I tried with peace of stockings but did not work well...

@mfdsuk Жыл бұрын

Why not just use carbon?

@DesignRobPearce 2 ай бұрын

You can. But you can’t recharge it and it’s a different material entirely, and you can’t see when’s it’s full either. Purigen is more chemically ionically active so manmade circles, it should draw out more colour/tannins but isn’t like carbon relying on baked surface area to absorb.

@HeRo-qd6tk Жыл бұрын

Oh god. I always gave up 😂

@markrankin3094 Жыл бұрын

Still smells just buy new

@spy8464BB 3 ай бұрын

Seachem says purigen will not affect pH. Not true. Use your pH test kit and you will see that purigen will lower your pH. Why the lies?

@GreenAquaShop 3 ай бұрын

It will not affect in aquariums on that level that it would hurt anything. If you’re worried about it i would focus on other things like soil, water treatments, filter media etc