Before, during or after cycle to add Chemipure Elite

Ryand63 · 06/04/2012, 10:18 AM

So just like the title says I'm just wondering when I should start running chemipure elite. During the cycle or after it finishes??

Fryman · 06/06/2012, 12:50 PM

Is never not an option?

EllieSuz · 06/06/2012, 01:04 PM

I agree, never is a very viable option. If, at some point in your journey, you have problems that may or may not be improved by adding some chemical, then is the time to research available options.

Ryand63 · 06/06/2012, 01:30 PM

chemipure elite is a mixture of carbon and gfo. no chemicals. it helps remove phosphates

Fryman · 06/06/2012, 05:40 PM

GFO / phosphate removal is not really relevant to the cycling process. If you have a phosphate problem then GFO or maybe this chemipure stuff would help, but if you haven't even cycled yet it's a bit premature.

If Chemipure has any affect on ammonia, then it might slow down or prevent a proper cycle. I don't know enough about the product to say. You certainly don't need the stuff to start cycling so it's safe to go without.

kurt_n · 06/08/2012, 01:59 PM

Chemipure is more than just carbon and gfo. But it pretty much does the same thing. And for that reason, you don't want it in your tank while cycling. At best, it will just exhaust itself really quick and it'll be a waste of your money. At worst, it will slow down or possibly stall the cycle depending on how you're cycling. Either way... no need for it now. Whether or not you need it later... that's a different thread!

06/04/2012, 10:18 AM	#1
Ryand63 Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Cleveland, Ohio Posts: 943	Before, during or after cycle to add Chemipure Elite So just like the title says I'm just wondering when I should start running chemipure elite. During the cycle or after it finishes??

06/06/2012, 01:04 PM	#3
EllieSuz Premium Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Rochester, NY Posts: 3,599	I agree, never is a very viable option. If, at some point in your journey, you have problems that may or may not be improved by adding some chemical, then is the time to research available options. __________________ "You can't learn this hobby one question at a time." (Mr. Tuskfish) Eileen Current Tank Info: 60 gal. reef, refugium in sump, Internal Mag 9 return, SC 302 skimmer, two Maxi-Jet 1200's modded, four bulb T5 Lighting, Reefkeeper Lite Controller with three PC4's, Little Fishes GFO reactor.

06/06/2012, 12:50 PM	#2
Fryman Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Belmont, CA Posts: 315	Is never not an option?

06/06/2012, 01:30 PM	#4
Ryand63 Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Cleveland, Ohio Posts: 943	chemipure elite is a mixture of carbon and gfo. no chemicals. it helps remove phosphates

06/06/2012, 05:40 PM	#5
Fryman Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Belmont, CA Posts: 315	GFO / phosphate removal is not really relevant to the cycling process. If you have a phosphate problem then GFO or maybe this chemipure stuff would help, but if you haven't even cycled yet it's a bit premature. If Chemipure has any affect on ammonia, then it might slow down or prevent a proper cycle. I don't know enough about the product to say. You certainly don't need the stuff to start cycling so it's safe to go without.

06/08/2012, 01:59 PM	#6
kurt_n Registered Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: WA Posts: 768	Chemipure is more than just carbon and gfo. But it pretty much does the same thing. And for that reason, you don't want it in your tank while cycling. At best, it will just exhaust itself really quick and it'll be a waste of your money. At worst, it will slow down or possibly stall the cycle depending on how you're cycling. Either way... no need for it now. Whether or not you need it later... that's a different thread!