Chemi-pure

sneaks03 · 08-05-2009, 09:38 AM

While I know this is technically a piece of equipment, I could not figure out where to make this post so here seemed as good as any. The other day a coworker of mine recommended Chemi-pure to me. Seeing as he has only been in the SW hobby for about a year I figured it is best to double check the suggestion. So what are your oppinions on this product?

Royalscott · 08-05-2009, 10:14 AM

I use chem pure elite in every tank.

sneaks03 · 08-05-2009, 10:58 AM

What all is it usefull for?

Clownfish518 · 08-05-2009, 08:21 PM

think of it as really high grade GAC

sneaks03 · 08-05-2009, 10:24 PM

Clownfish518 · 08-05-2009, 10:26 PM

granular activated carbon

sneaks03 · 08-05-2009, 10:27 PM

So what all will it remove or help?

redsea reefer · 08-05-2009, 11:40 PM

here you go, click on the link.
Boyd Chemi Pure Elite

burntricer · 08-06-2009, 12:09 AM

just started using chemi pure and wow, i can see my water is alot clearer already aswell as my nitrates are coming down substantially

sneaks03 · 08-06-2009, 09:19 AM

So it helps remove nitrates and phosphates the best I can tell. I may have to start using it unless someone advises other wise.

intenseneal · 08-08-2009, 06:00 PM

I use Chemi pure elite in my phose reactor as a gfo. Works great keeps water clear and phosphate free. It does not remove nitrates though no matter what your hear.

TylerHaworth · 08-08-2009, 06:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by intenseneal

I use Chemi pure elite in my phose reactor as a gfo. Works great keeps water clear and phosphate free. It does not remove nitrates though no matter what your hear.

Chemi-Pure is not a GFO (Granular Ferric Oxide), it is a GAC (Granular Activated Carbon)

Chemi-Pure Elite, however, does contain a Ferric Oxide... which broadens the use of the item.

While they have similar functions, they do not do the same thing.

Carbons WILL absorb nitrates, along with other chemical impurities which cause water to not appear crystal clear.

Ferric Oxides are used mainly, but aren't limited to Phosphate absorption.

Clownfish518 · 08-08-2009, 08:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TylerHaworth

Chemi-Pure is not a GFO (Granular Ferric Oxide), it is a GAC (Granular Activated Carbon)

Chemi-Pure Elite, however, does contain a Ferric Oxide... which broadens the use of the item.

While they have similar functions, they do not do the same thing.

Carbons WILL absorb nitrates, along with other chemical impurities which cause water to not appear crystal clear.

Ferric Oxides are used mainly, but aren't limited to Phosphate absorption.

GAC and similar media also adsorb (as opposed to absorb) dissolved organic compounds, which helps keep nitrates lower in the system. Also removes chemicals that may be the result of allelopathy (chemical warfare by cnidarians)

intenseneal · 08-08-2009, 09:59 PM

Read my post. I use the Elite which as a gfo in it. I use that insted of just gfo cause it does more than just remove po4.

08-05-2009, 09:38 AM	#1 (permalink)
sneaks03 Neon dottyback Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Valdosta, Ga. Posts: 622 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Chemi-pure While I know this is technically a piece of equipment, I could not figure out where to make this post so here seemed as good as any. The other day a coworker of mine recommended Chemi-pure to me. Seeing as he has only been in the SW hobby for about a year I figured it is best to double check the suggestion. So what are your oppinions on this product?

08-05-2009, 10:14 AM	#2 (permalink)
Royalscott Harlequin Tuskfish Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Louisiana Posts: 936 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Chemi-pure I use chem pure elite in every tank. __________________ Janetta & Scott 29 Gallon Bio Cube, 14 Gallon Bio Cube 34 gallon Solana & 3 gallon Picotope The Nano Club Wear Gloves

08-05-2009, 10:58 AM	#3 (permalink)
sneaks03 Neon dottyback Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Valdosta, Ga. Posts: 622 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Chemi-pure What all is it usefull for?

08-05-2009, 08:21 PM	#4 (permalink)
Clownfish518 Razorback Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Bentonville, Arkansas Posts: 2,128 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Chemi-pure think of it as really high grade GAC __________________ Entia non sunt multiplicanda praeter necessitatem - William of Ockham

08-05-2009, 10:24 PM	#5 (permalink)
sneaks03 Neon dottyback Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Valdosta, Ga. Posts: 622 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Chemi-pure Gac?

08-05-2009, 10:26 PM	#6 (permalink)
Clownfish518 Razorback Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Bentonville, Arkansas Posts: 2,128 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Chemi-pure granular activated carbon __________________ Entia non sunt multiplicanda praeter necessitatem - William of Ockham

08-05-2009, 10:27 PM	#7 (permalink)
sneaks03 Neon dottyback Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Valdosta, Ga. Posts: 622 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Chemi-pure So what all will it remove or help?

08-05-2009, 11:40 PM	#8 (permalink)
redsea reefer Tridacna maxima Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: L.A, California Posts: 4,221 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Chemi-pure here you go, click on the link. Boyd Chemi Pure Elite __________________ Eddie 34g RSM 130 with 45#'s live rock and 30#'s aragonite reef sand. Tunze 9002 skimmer with inTank media rack - Vortech MP10 Eddie's RSM 130

08-06-2009, 12:09 AM	#9 (permalink)
burntricer Tuxedo Urchin Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 284 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Chemi-pure just started using chemi pure and wow, i can see my water is alot clearer already aswell as my nitrates are coming down substantially __________________ 85g Oceanic 20g Sump 2 Ocellaris Clowns Big Zoo colony 2x Modded seaclone skimmers 120lb LR Finally doing it RIGHT The faster you go, the harder you crash!

08-06-2009, 09:19 AM	#10 (permalink)
sneaks03 Neon dottyback Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Valdosta, Ga. Posts: 622 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Chemi-pure So it helps remove nitrates and phosphates the best I can tell. I may have to start using it unless someone advises other wise.

08-08-2009, 06:00 PM	#11 (permalink)
intenseneal Tubeworm Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: AZ Posts: 35 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Chemi-pure I use Chemi pure elite in my phose reactor as a gfo. Works great keeps water clear and phosphate free. It does not remove nitrates though no matter what your hear.

08-08-2009, 09:59 PM	#14 (permalink)
intenseneal Tubeworm Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: AZ Posts: 35 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Chemi-pure Read my post. I use the Elite which as a gfo in it. I use that insted of just gfo cause it does more than just remove po4.

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