Chemi-pure elite

[mw5655]

Anybody using chemi pure elite in their reef system? Just wanted
To know what kind if results you are getting with it?

[ScubaSteve]

I use it. It seems to do the job for me though I can't claim that it has made my tank any more spectacular. I did find that when I was using regular chemipure my PO4 was higher... that might be because chem elite has GFO added to it. Who knows. It works.

[hunggi74]

I use it as well. Or I WILL use it. I've got a Fluval Edge set up with saltwater. I am currently using Chemipure and it holds my PH very well. Just filter floss and Chemipure. I had bought some Chemipure Elite, but it was slightly larger than the regular Chemipure and therefore wouldn't fit in my stock filter...I found a 1/2 bag size of Chemipure Elite and will put it in when it's time to change out the filters. I should mention that I've only had my tank up since Feb 1. and only softies and LPS in the tank.

[spawn]

I use it now & have from the beginning in combination with a bag purigen , my Po4 is at 0. I order it by the case from J&L change it out every 2 months. Also for the last 3.5 months I've run additional carbon for water clarity, that gets changed monthly. I don't have a sump or reactors so it strategically placed for max flow though.

[phi delt reefer]

any added benefits over just running GFO in a reactor? (besides ease of use obviously )

[rtram]

it doubles as carbon and a phosphate remover

[gobytron]

I use it in any nano skimmerless setup I do...
I thnk it works great as long as you replace as often as neccessary.

[hunggi74]

how do you know when to replace the chemipure?

[gobytron]

keep an eye on your ammonia and phosphates...
when they're moving up, it's like due to the chemipure being depleted.

[ScubaSteve]

Originally Posted by hunggi74

how do you know when to replace the chemipure?

When your water starts to look yellow or when you "feel" it needs to be done. The "Feel" is the sixth, maybe seventh, sense developed by reefers over time . Just kidding. I find I replace my every 2 months; some people can go longer, some less. Softie tanks typically need more frequent changes as some species employ allelopathy, SPS need frequent changes because they're princesses and just like to be difficult and cost you lots of money. When the water is yellowing and/or if things look like their pouting, then it probably needs to be replaced along with a water change. Better yet, just get into a routine of replacing it at regular intervals.