Can i run Purigen and Biopellets?

[Vadafallon]

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]

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]

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]

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

 

[Vadafallon]

No just running Purigen and Chemipure blue.

 

[monkeysee1]

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

 

[DamonG]

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

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