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February 29th, 2008, 10:41 PM
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Purigen SUCKS!!!
So, as some of you know, I have been trying Purigen instead of carbon as it boasts being "ultimate filtration". what the label should read is "ultimate pain in the ass". It is total shit. The label indicated that it cleans the water for 6 months and you can recharge it to use it again. Why? Why would you want to? First of all, the consistency of the powder is so fine, it sneaks out through any media bag, including nylon stockings and ends up floating around in your water, making it look dirty when it is "cleaning" your tank. Next, I noticed a horrible smell coming from my tank, yup, Purigen. Carbon never smelled like that. I have had it in my tank for 2 months and it is well used up. The smell is not unlike a rotting yeast infection - pardon the vivid description, but my whole house is currently unlivable due to the HORRID STENCH. I threw it out and replaced the media bags with new ones and I am going back to my carbon pellets. I realize this is my experience and many of you may have tried this product with some measure of success. Me? NEVER again. Yuck.
-Doc Current Aquarium(s) Description: 210 gal "Shark Reef" With Angelfish and 90 gal reef tank Experience in Saltwater & Reef Aquarium Hobby: long enough to know I have a lot to learn 
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February 29th, 2008, 11:05 PM
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Re: Purigen SUCKS!!!
Rotting yeast infection huh?I gotta say thats a new one on me.
 Just the thought of it will be enough to keep me away from it.Thanks for the info Doc.
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February 29th, 2008, 11:30 PM
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Re: Purigen SUCKS!!!
I buy the ones that are sealed in it's own pouch. It may take two but it doesn't make a mess.
Current Aquarium(s) Description: 120 with 30 sump Aquatinic Constellation T5 lighting Coralife Super Skimmer Koralia 2/3 Experience in Saltwater & Reef Aquarium Hobby: 2 years and counting Other Intrests: Pig collector, Gardening
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March 1st, 2008, 04:29 AM
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Re: Purigen SUCKS!!!
I wouldn't want any little things floating around in my tank taht my fish may mistakenly eat.
Current Aquarium(s) Description: 46g bow front Experience in Saltwater & Reef Aquarium Hobby: 11 months saltwater, 3 years freshwater
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March 1st, 2008, 05:20 AM
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Re: Purigen SUCKS!!!
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-Doc Current Aquarium(s) Description: 210 gal "Shark Reef" With Angelfish and 90 gal reef tank Experience in Saltwater & Reef Aquarium Hobby: long enough to know I have a lot to learn
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March 1st, 2008, 05:31 AM
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Re: Purigen SUCKS!!!
Keep em coming Doc. I live off of the weird and deranged mind.
Current Aquarium(s) Description: 46g bow front Experience in Saltwater & Reef Aquarium Hobby: 11 months saltwater, 3 years freshwater
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March 1st, 2008, 10:23 AM
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Re: Purigen SUCKS!!!
What does a rotting yeast infection smell like?Okay,don't answer that!!!
Glad you came back and gave us the heads up.I really love the Chemipure and Chemipure Elite over just running carbon.My system never smelled so good and been so algae free even with heavy feeding three times a day.
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March 3rd, 2008, 07:12 AM
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Re: Purigen SUCKS!!!
Interesting, I have purigen running in my tank right now. I probably will concider removing it. Although it did help clean up my glass.
Current Aquarium(s) Description: 55 gallon/20 gallon sump/Aquactinics TX5/LPS/SPS Experience in Saltwater & Reef Aquarium Hobby: 3 years Other Intrests: My truck, wakeboarding, and golf. I also enjoy working....
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March 3rd, 2008, 01:02 PM
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Re: Purigen SUCKS!!!
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March 3rd, 2008, 04:39 PM
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Re: Purigen SUCKS!!!
Chemi-pure For Me
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