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Seachem Purigen 4 Liters for Aquarium
Seachem is a company that has been rooted in sound science for over three decades, with an educated staff of chemists and biologists who are part of the package when you purchase their products. Seachem remains as one of the few surviving independent and privately owned pet care companies, and it is owned and operated by hobbyists. All of Seachem's employees are hobbyists who maintain aquariums at home and at the office.
Seachem's very first product, Cupraplex (today known as Cupramine), was created by Dr. Leo G. Morin (the Founder) who recognized the lack of available solutions to aquarists. Over thirty years later, Seachem is still approaching old problems in a new way, and their philosophy is that the knowledgeable hobbyist makes the best customer. This is reflected in their solid and reliable customer education and support, as well as their products that are proven in science and performance.
While Seachem has grown rapidly into a national and international firm, it retains the culture of a small company and is readily available to its customers. Seachem Purigen is not a mixture of ion exchangers or adsorbents, but a unique macro-porous synthetic polymer that removes soluble and insoluble impurities from water at an excelled rate and capacity.
Seachem Purigen is an organic filtration resin that works hard to remove nitrogenous compounds and waste produced by fish, corals, and even plants, making your water crystal clear. Being both spherical and macroreticular, Seachem Purigen has microscopic pores that increase its usable surface area to many times that of a purely spherical resin.
Once Seachem's Purigen is exhausted, it can be regenerated with a solution of bleach and water. The bleach will literally "burn off" the organics that have been removed from the tank. However, some slime coat products may permanently foul Purigen and render regeneration difficult. It is important to not reuse Purigen if the odor of bleach/chlorine is detectable, and in case of doubt, soak the beads in a small quantity of water and test for residual chlorine with a chlorine test kit.
product information:
| Attribute | Value | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| item_weight | 5.17 pounds | ||||
| manufacturer | Seachem Laboratories | ||||
| country_of_origin | USA | ||||
| item_model_number | 169 | ||||
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| date_first_available | April 8, 2008 | ||||
| item_package_dimensions_l_x_w_x_h | 7.99 x 7.24 x 6.89 inches | ||||
| item_dimensions_lx_wx_h | 8 x 8 x 7.5 inches | ||||
| brand_name | Seachem | ||||
| target_audience_keyword | fish;algae-eaters; betta-fish; bottom-feeder-fish; cichlid-fish; goldfish; invertebrate-fish; mollusks; octopuses; rays; sharks; snails, fish | ||||
| directions | Rinse before use. Use in a fine mesh (180 micron or less) filter bag such as Seachem’s The Bag™. For best results, Purigen® should be placed so as to maximize the flow of water through it. It may be used in a canister filter, media chamber, box filter, or any high flow area of a trickle filter. Each 250 mL treats up to 1,000 L (250 US gallons) for up to six months. Exhaustion is indicated by a pronounced discoloration of the beads to dark brown or black. Regeneration Soak in a 1:1 bleach:water solution for 24 hours in a non-metallic container in a well ventilated area and away from children. Use regular 8.25% hypochlorite household bleach (non-scented, no dyes, do not use a splash-less bleach). Rinse well, then soak for 8 hours with a solution containing 4 tablespoons of Prime®, or equivalent dechlorinator per cup of water. Rinse well. For freshwater use, soak for 4 hours with a solution containing 2 tablespoons of buffer per cup of water (Discus Buffer®, Neutral Regulator®). Original color and full activity should now be restored and Purigen® is ready for reuse. Caution: some slime coat products may permanently foul Purigen® and render regeneration difficult. Do not reuse if odor of bleach/chlorine is detectable. In case of doubt, soak beads in small quantity of water and test for residual chlorine with a chlorine test kit. | ||||
| model_name | Purigen, 4 L | ||||
| color | cream | ||||
| size | 4 L/ 1 gallon | ||||
| age_range_description | All Life Stages | ||||
| number_of_items | 1 | ||||
| specific_uses_for_product | Aquarium Filtration | ||||
| is_discontinued_by_manufacturer | No | ||||
| product_dimensions | 8 x 8 x 7.5 inches; 5.18 Pounds | ||||
| best_sellers_rank | #107,896 in Pet Supplies (See Top 100 in Pet Supplies) #1,639 in Aquarium Filter Accessories |
