Purigen bag position inside hob.

[kashif314]

Got my first Purigen bag and placed it inside hang on back filter. But i put the bag as last layer. First there is sponge then a sliding filter media and then the Purigen bag. Please have a look if its correct.

https://youtu.be/dO2VNzT7yKU

Or if i need to put bag as first layer?

 

[Fresh2o]

Chemical filtration in the latter stages is best. You don’t want the contact surface areas clogged with debris.

 

[kashif314]

Chemical filtration in the latter stages is best. You don’t want the contact surface areas clogged with debris.

Thanks then my placement is right?

 

[Fresh2o]

Thanks then my placement is right?

Yes. As long as it is AFTER the mechanical filtration.

 

[kashif314]

Yes. As long as it is AFTER the mechanical filtration.

It is. Thanks dear.

 

[Barliman]

Looks fine to me. I have sponge/purigen/biohome in mine, bottom to top.

 

[kashif314]

Looks fine to me. I have sponge/purigen/biohome in mine, bottom to top.

Thanks. Actually i don't see some great difference in water clarity. Maybe too early to say anything? Been over a week since I placed purigen.

 

[Fresh2o]

Thanks. Actually i don't see some great difference in water clarity. Maybe too early to say anything? Been over a week since I placed purigen.

How discolored was the water to begin with? If it pretty clear to begin with, then you might not notice much of a change. I use a white bucket for water changes so that is the only way I can tell how discolored the water is.
I used Purigen a couple of years ago and it really made the water clear, however, it was a losing battle with the amount of driftwood I had in the tank. I stopped using it. Conversely, I also add a handful of dried maple leaves (thanks coralbandit) from time to time to my tanks. They release tannins and other compounds that provide a more natural environment for the inhabitants.

 

[kashif314]

How discolored was the water to begin with? If it pretty clear to begin with, then you might not notice much of a change. I use a white bucket for water changes so that is the only way I can tell how discolored the water is.
I used Purigen a couple of years ago and it really made the water clear, however, it was a losing battle with the amount of driftwood I had in the tank. I stopped using it. Conversely, I also add a handful of dried maple leaves (thanks coralbandit) from time to time to my tanks. They release tannins and other compounds that provide a more natural environment for the inhabitants.

Thanks. Water was clear when I put it in filter. Also I want to know is it ok to use Seachem clarity with purigen?

 

[Fresh2o]

Thanks. Water was clear when I put it in filter. Also I want to know is it ok to use Seachem clarity with purigen?

It’s probably okay but I would be curious about the effects of a flocculant on the Purigen’s absorption ability.

 

[Delapool]

Be interested in that myself. Seachem support might know?

 

[kashif314]

It’s probably okay but I would be curious about the effects of a flocculant on the Purigen’s absorption ability.

Be interested in that myself. Seachem support might know?

I ll message them and will share here there advise.