Bag for Purigen?

shane3fan · 11-20-2009, 09:00 PM

What type of containers have you used for Purigen in your filters? I have media bags that I purchased a while back--they are made by Aquaclear---the Purigen seems to pass through the holes in the bag fairly easily. Any other suggestions? Panty hose around the media bag?

Thanks in advance.

Gatekeeper · 11-20-2009, 09:12 PM

Seachem actually makes a product called "The Bag". Some have used panty hose pretty well too!

Chrisk-K · 11-20-2009, 09:34 PM

I tested a small amount of Purigen in a 300 micron bag and it passed through. The Seachem bags are 180 micron bags and I'll have to buy them.

BTW, the holes in a pantyhose smaller than 300 microns?

billb · 11-20-2009, 10:09 PM

I have had the same problem. HBH makes the Aqua-Pure filter media bag in several sizez and I have had good luck with this using Purigen. My LFS has the 4"x12" size for $3.99. Smaller sizes are available.

Bill

nvision · 11-21-2009, 08:53 AM

so far i think only Seachem bags could withstand the multiple bleach re-gen treatment. something to consider.

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shane3fan Planted Member (View User Tanks) PTrader: (1/100%) Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Athens Ga. Posts: 208	Bag for Purigen? What type of containers have you used for Purigen in your filters? I have media bags that I purchased a while back--they are made by Aquaclear---the Purigen seems to pass through the holes in the bag fairly easily. Any other suggestions? Panty hose around the media bag? Thanks in advance.

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Gatekeeper Moderator (View User Tanks) PTrader: (65/100%) Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Northern New Jersey Posts: 4,226	Seachem actually makes a product called "The Bag". Some have used panty hose pretty well too! __________________

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billb Planted Member (View User Tanks) PTrader: (5/100%) Join Date: May 2009 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 167	I have had the same problem. HBH makes the Aqua-Pure filter media bag in several sizez and I have had good luck with this using Purigen. My LFS has the 4"x12" size for $3.99. Smaller sizes are available. Bill __________________ 90 gallon closed loop 60 gallon Sulawesi invert tank

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Chrisk-K Planted Member (View User Tanks) PTrader: (0/0%) Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Maryland Posts: 296	I tested a small amount of Purigen in a 300 micron bag and it passed through. The Seachem bags are 180 micron bags and I'll have to buy them. BTW, the holes in a pantyhose smaller than 300 microns?

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nvision Algae Grower (View User Tanks) PTrader: (2/100%) Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Sunnyvale, CA Posts: 46	so far i think only Seachem bags could withstand the multiple bleach re-gen treatment. something to consider.

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