Can I use PhosGuard and Purigen?
Whilst they won’t have any negative effect running them together you Should be aware of what you doing to your water.
Does Purigen remove phosphates?
Although the organic precursors of nitrogenous compounds are absorbed, Purigen does not remove nitrate, urea and phosphate, so your aquarium plants still have sufficient amounts of the macronutrients they need.
Will Purigen remove diatoms?
Phosoguard and purigen aren’t really for diatoms anyway. Phoso is used to remove excess phosphates and seachem is as you see is a water polisher that is for things suspended in the water column itself.
Does Purigen remove silicates?
As far as purigen removing silicates, I just posed that question to Seachem where they are a sponsor on another forum and they told me that Purigen will not remove silicates from water. For that you have to get Seachem PhosGuard.
Will Purigen help with algae?
What types of algae, specifically, are you referring to that are caused by high organics? Purigen absorbs biological organic compounds before they are converted to ammonia…so if you are having ammonia spikes resulting in green water, purigen will help.
Is Purigen bad for plants?
That is a prime example of what Purigen will do for your water. That is honestly how clear it will make the water. It works just as well in planted tanks and IME with no negative effects to the plants.
Does Purigen affect biological filter?
It doesn’t have an impact on biofiltration. Even if it did, the impact would be miniscule and the benefits far outweigh any drawbacks if any at all. Many of us use purigen and love it, we would not do so otherwise if it affected bio filtration.
How do you remove silicate from tap water?
Removing silicates from tap water The most efficient way to gain control of silicate in tap water is with a reverse osmosis (RO) filtration system. Many reef-keepers already use RO/DI water to mix saltwater and freshwater top-offs.
What is the difference between PhosGuard and PhosBond?
PhosBond™ has a higher capacity than PhosGuard at 1.19 mg/g of PO4 bound, and combines the benefits of PhosGuard and a pure GFO (strength, high capacity, and rapid phosphate absorption) while still being very economical.