Purigen and Green Water - Seachem

houseofcards · 10-12-2005, 08:47 AM

Hi,

Will purigen clear green water. I currently have green water in my 72g planted tank. If yes, is the 100ml pouch enough and should I rinse it each day. I know it can be recharged with bleach, but would rinsing be beneficial when clearing green water. Thanks in advance for your response.

Seachem · 10-12-2005, 09:13 AM

Purigen is ideal for scavenging the nitrogenous waste in the aquarium feeding the algae. I also suggest using our Phosguard to control phosphate (another nutrient). Limiting the amount of light your aquarium receives will also help.

houseofcards · 10-12-2005, 09:22 AM

Thanks! I guess that's a yes, can you tell me if 100ml pouch is enough for a 72g and should I rinse the pouch daily. I see in your description for "Clarity" it directly says that it clears blooms. What's the difference, it sounds like the purigen should work too.

Seachem · 10-12-2005, 10:46 AM

Purigen is an adsorptive media meaning is "grabs" waste. It won't directly impact green water but it will remove the waste contributing to the green water. Clarity is a flocculating agent that will "clump" particles, etc., together making it more easily removed by your mechanical filter. I suggest using both products as Clarity may impact it now and Purigen will help to further prevent it.