Chemi-pure question, help.

JKT69 · 02-18-2009, 06:56 PM

My order arrived today, but apparently I ordered the big bag of Chemi-pure. Is that going to be too large to use for the 130D? I mean, can you over filter, or is it ok to use it as is?

degibson84 · 02-18-2009, 07:00 PM

there are three sizes that i know of i just put the 1 unit size in my 45g.

im not sure what size you received but if it says 1 unit on the back of the container you are fine. im not sure about over filtering though.

the 1 unit size that i bought says that it is good for 5-40g tanks for 4-6 months so im guessing you should be fine but wait and see what others say

JKT69 · 02-18-2009, 07:01 PM

No. This is the 4 unit size for 175g.

degibson84 · 02-18-2009, 07:04 PM

wow i knew they had a bigger one but didn't know it was that big.

i would wait and get some advice from others

redsea reefer · 02-18-2009, 07:32 PM

Just buy a filter bag and put 2 cups of it in and keep the rest in the container it cam with. Change it every 2 months...

JKT69 · 02-18-2009, 07:36 PM

i'm thinking remove the bio ball stuff, remove the carbon and put in he 4unit chemi-pure. my tank is not even 1 week in yet...thoughts?

degibson84 · 02-18-2009, 07:51 PM

i would remove the bio balls regardless. but if your tank hasn't cycled yet, which at one week im not sure it would have, i would not put in the chemi-pure.

and i would do what redsea reefer said. just split it up and use it seperatley

redsea reefer · 02-18-2009, 09:16 PM

If you have at least 30 pounds of live rock, then remove bio balls now and leave in the carbon till the cycles done. Replace with the chemi pure. I removed my bio balls into month 3 and replace my chemi pure elite every 2-3 months now and never put the bio balls back in.

degibson84 · 02-18-2009, 09:19 PM

the chemi-pure says only to change 4-6 months

JKT69 · 02-18-2009, 10:06 PM

I don't have 30lbs of rock. I have 1 big one and 1 medium sized one...if I were guessing, probably about 20lbs...

degibson84 · 02-18-2009, 10:30 PM

add a little bit more and you should be fine you need the bacteria that the live rock has

redsea reefer · 02-18-2009, 10:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by degibson84

the chemi-pure says only to change 4-6 months

I know but i always change it at 3. I like to have perfect water conditions or at close to it.

redsea reefer · 02-18-2009, 10:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JKT69

I don't have 30lbs of rock. I have 1 big one and 1 medium sized one...if I were guessing, probably about 20lbs...

If you are gonna get rid of the bio balls, then you should get at least 10 pounds more to get more good bacteria.

JKT69 · 02-19-2009, 08:55 AM

Thanksfor the responses. Back to my original question...can I use the 4 unit package I received, or is it possible to "over-filter"??

Reefmack · 02-19-2009, 09:03 AM

Just my opinion - I'm not sure if the 4 unit bag would overfilter, but CP is expensive. I'd rebag it into smaller portions no more than about 1 unit. I'm pretty sure that a 4 unit bag will really restrict flow no matter where you put it. If it does as I expect you can't as easily rebag it after it's been soaked in the tank water. It'll be messy enough rebagging it dry (it always seems to be a bit damp when you open a fresh can).

02-18-2009, 06:56 PM	#1 (permalink)
JKT69 Serpent Star Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 236 View Gallery Karma Komment	Chemi-pure question, help. My order arrived today, but apparently I ordered the big bag of Chemi-pure. Is that going to be too large to use for the 130D? I mean, can you over filter, or is it ok to use it as is?

02-18-2009, 07:00 PM	#2 (permalink)
degibson84 Achilles Tang Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Austintown, Ohio Posts: 827 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Chemi-pure question, help. there are three sizes that i know of i just put the 1 unit size in my 45g. im not sure what size you received but if it says 1 unit on the back of the container you are fine. im not sure about over filtering though. the 1 unit size that i bought says that it is good for 5-40g tanks for 4-6 months so im guessing you should be fine but wait and see what others say

02-18-2009, 07:01 PM	#3 (permalink)
JKT69 Serpent Star Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 236 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Chemi-pure question, help. No. This is the 4 unit size for 175g.

02-18-2009, 07:04 PM	#4 (permalink)
degibson84 Achilles Tang Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Austintown, Ohio Posts: 827 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Chemi-pure question, help. wow i knew they had a bigger one but didn't know it was that big. i would wait and get some advice from others

02-18-2009, 07:32 PM	#5 (permalink)
redsea reefer Tridacna maxima Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: L.A, California Posts: 4,232 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Chemi-pure question, help. Just buy a filter bag and put 2 cups of it in and keep the rest in the container it cam with. Change it every 2 months... __________________ 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

02-18-2009, 07:36 PM	#6 (permalink)
JKT69 Serpent Star Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 236 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Chemi-pure question, help. i'm thinking remove the bio ball stuff, remove the carbon and put in he 4unit chemi-pure. my tank is not even 1 week in yet...thoughts?

02-18-2009, 07:51 PM	#7 (permalink)
degibson84 Achilles Tang Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Austintown, Ohio Posts: 827 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Chemi-pure question, help. i would remove the bio balls regardless. but if your tank hasn't cycled yet, which at one week im not sure it would have, i would not put in the chemi-pure. and i would do what redsea reefer said. just split it up and use it seperatley

02-18-2009, 09:16 PM	#8 (permalink)
redsea reefer Tridacna maxima Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: L.A, California Posts: 4,232 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Chemi-pure question, help. If you have at least 30 pounds of live rock, then remove bio balls now and leave in the carbon till the cycles done. Replace with the chemi pure. I removed my bio balls into month 3 and replace my chemi pure elite every 2-3 months now and never put the bio balls back in. __________________ 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

02-18-2009, 09:19 PM	#9 (permalink)
degibson84 Achilles Tang Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Austintown, Ohio Posts: 827 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Chemi-pure question, help. the chemi-pure says only to change 4-6 months

02-18-2009, 10:06 PM	#10 (permalink)
JKT69 Serpent Star Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 236 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Chemi-pure question, help. I don't have 30lbs of rock. I have 1 big one and 1 medium sized one...if I were guessing, probably about 20lbs...

02-18-2009, 10:30 PM	#11 (permalink)
degibson84 Achilles Tang Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Austintown, Ohio Posts: 827 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Chemi-pure question, help. add a little bit more and you should be fine you need the bacteria that the live rock has

02-19-2009, 08:55 AM	#14 (permalink)
JKT69 Serpent Star Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 236 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Chemi-pure question, help. Thanksfor the responses. Back to my original question...can I use the 4 unit package I received, or is it possible to "over-filter"??

02-19-2009, 09:03 AM	#15 (permalink)
Reefmack NaClH2O Addicted Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Charlotte, NC, USA Posts: 10,564 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Chemi-pure question, help. Just my opinion - I'm not sure if the 4 unit bag would overfilter, but CP is expensive. I'd rebag it into smaller portions no more than about 1 unit. I'm pretty sure that a 4 unit bag will really restrict flow no matter where you put it. If it does as I expect you can't as easily rebag it after it's been soaked in the tank water. It'll be messy enough rebagging it dry (it always seems to be a bit damp when you open a fresh can). __________________ aka Terry Excellence in reefkeeping is achieved by mastering the fundamentals, and learning from mistakes. No such thing as an evil crab. Only humans have the ability to be evil. 34g Red Sea Max 130 (April 07), ~50-60 lbs. live rock, Aragonite substrate. Lighting: Current USA Outer Orbit Pro - 150W 14K HQI, 2 x 24W Blue Plus T5 HO Fluorescent by ATI, 1 x 24W KZ Fiji Purple T5, 1 x 24W Super Actinic T5 HO Fluorescent by UVL, Vortech MP20, Vortech battery backup, LifeReef RSM Siphon, EShopps RS-75 Sump, Nano Reef Systems custom sump skimmer, Simplicity media reactor, Tunze Osmolator ATO, ReefKeeper Lite L3 controller Reefmack's RSM 130 and...Red Sea Max Owners Club and My JBJ 6G in this thread

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