Chemical Media for Beginners! (Do You Need It?)

Chemical media or Chemical Filtration is 1 of the 3 major forms of media that can be used in your aquarium. But just like anything It has its pros and cons.

I'll cover everything you need to know about chemical media, including the different options that are available, how to actually use it, and if using it is the right thing for you!

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Seachem Purigen recharging Instructions:
1. Soak the Purigen in a 1:1 bleach: water solution for 24 hours in a non-metallic container. The bleach burns off organic material that has been captured by the Purigen.
2. Rinse the Purigen and soak it in Prime or dechlorinator solution for 8 hours.
3. Rinse the Purigen and soak it in water for an additional 24 hours.
4. For freshwater use, soak the Purigen for 4 hours with a solution containing 2 tablespoons of buffer per cup of water.


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