Bio-Chem Zorb The Good the bad & the ugly! - Aquarium Advice

dmoney87 · 08-28-2008, 04:24 PM

My Rena Filstar xp3 came with a product called bio-chem zorb, and this is its claim. Ive read mixed reviews as to the use of chem filtration in planted tanks or even sparsley planted tanks. I would like to get your opinion on this. Do you use chem filtration in your tanks?

Bio-Chem Zorb, a blend of resin and carbon filtration media, is compossed of two research-grade organic scavenger resins, two pharmaceutical-grade ion-exchange resins, and high-porosity activated carbon adsorbents in a filter pouch.

Removes organic waste in fresh and saltwater aquariums
Contains No Phosphates
Removes toxic heavy metals in fresh water
Removes aquarium pollutants, such as toxic gasses,water discoloration, foul odors, and phenols

-davE

brutus · 08-28-2008, 06:06 PM

i would save it for if your tank gets filled with toxic gasses and pollutants and foul odors....hopefully that wont happppppen..lol i dont use any chem filteration

dmoney87 · 08-28-2008, 06:44 PM

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Originally Posted by brutus

i would save it for if your tank gets filled with toxic gasses and pollutants and foul odors....hopefully that wont happppppen..lol i dont use any chem filteration

Im beggining to think your my #1 fan! lol jp. But yeah I decided to take it out today and fill its spot with some more bio-stars and ceramic rings for bio support.

davE

Alaris · 08-28-2008, 06:51 PM

I too would save it for if/when you've medicated your tank. Carbon is good at removing the meds. It's quite costly to keep up with a constant chemical filtration in your tank, and it's not really necessary. I would only use chem filters on occasion.

brutus · 08-28-2008, 06:53 PM

yep be good for a emergency fellow cannuck

08-28-2008, 06:51 PM	#4
Alaris Aquarium Advice FINatic Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 514	I too would save it for if/when you've medicated your tank. Carbon is good at removing the meds. It's quite costly to keep up with a constant chemical filtration in your tank, and it's not really necessary. I would only use chem filters on occasion. __________________ 10 gallon FW ~ male betta, 3 pygmy corys, 3 oto cats, java fern, java moss

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08-28-2008, 04:24 PM	#1
dmoney87 Aquarium Advice Activist Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: London Ontario Canada Posts: 141	Bio-Chem Zorb The Good the bad & the ugly! My Rena Filstar xp3 came with a product called bio-chem zorb, and this is its claim. Ive read mixed reviews as to the use of chem filtration in planted tanks or even sparsley planted tanks. I would like to get your opinion on this. Do you use chem filtration in your tanks? Bio-Chem Zorb, a blend of resin and carbon filtration media, is compossed of two research-grade organic scavenger resins, two pharmaceutical-grade ion-exchange resins, and high-porosity activated carbon adsorbents in a filter pouch. Removes organic waste in fresh and saltwater aquariums Contains No Phosphates Removes toxic heavy metals in fresh water Removes aquarium pollutants, such as toxic gasses,water discoloration, foul odors, and phenols -davE

08-28-2008, 06:06 PM	#2
brutus Aquarium Advice Freak Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 251	i would save it for if your tank gets filled with toxic gasses and pollutants and foul odors....hopefully that wont happppppen..lol i dont use any chem filteration

08-28-2008, 06:53 PM	#5
brutus Aquarium Advice Freak Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 251	yep be good for a emergency fellow cannuck