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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[@KaveManAquatics]

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[@Awsimilate]

I notice you are not showing the new tank to us anymore cause the water hasn't been "crystal clear" since you set it up months ago. Too stubborn to admit you need UV, so you'll have this bacterial bloom going forever. BTW bacterial blooms pretty much always kill rays FYI.

[@KaveManAquatics]

Obviously you didn't watch the video because the new tank is in the video. 🙄 Also obvious you havent seen my other "Crystal Clear" tanks that have never used or needed a UV in 9 years! Also Obvious that you couldn't wait to post your hateful, thirsty for attention, ignorant comment! (Pretty sure I referenced you directly in the video) Usually you'd get blocked with no response, but I will allow you to keep watching me so you can learn something when the tank becomes crystal clear just like my others without ever using a UV. Then you'll get blocked! 😊

[@Awsimilate]

@@KaveManAquatics I did watch the video, you didn't have it front and center, and yes I did notice how very cloudy it still is, hence the response. You never had a tank this large in 9 years, and you don't seem to be able to be successful thus far at clearing up now are you ? Months dude MONTHS ! Why isn't it working ? I don't even see progress..

[@Awsimilate]

@@KaveManAquatics I thought you liked constructive criticism.... 18 months later, oh look my tanks finally clear.... sad. You could have it cleared up in 4 days with UV at around 100 bucks.

[@KaveManAquatics]

A smart guy like you should know that when you find dead rays in a tank, spiking ammonia, and crashing a very immature tanks cycle, a bacterial bloom would start over! But maybe you're not a smart guy 🤔...Trust me, you wont have to wait 18 months...Your BLOCK is just around the corner. Enjoy hating on me and my success while I continue to allow you to 🤣🤣

[@Agentshadowolf]

I learned a lot from this channel and I still come back watching videos from time to time. Keep up the awesome work Kev, screw all the haters out there.

[@KaveManAquatics]

Shadow Wolf!!! Long time bro! Glad you're still finding your way back! 😊

[@space_ghost_z941]

Same agreed. Got a lot of my basics here but I'm always for the knowledge drop and tips!

[@lorisheheen2198]

This video is exactly the reason that I was drawn to you from the very first time. Your informative, knowledgeable, professional, interesting, very thorough, and funny @ time's too! (Troll).🤣 And last but not least....you never forget about the beginner's! Great video Kev! ❤❤❤😊

[@KaveManAquatics]

I've been wanting to re-focus a bit back towards my beginner fam because I owe all the channels success to you guys! So I'm really glad to hear you enjoyed this Info-tainment type video! Thanks Lori! 😊

[@lorisheheen2198]

Noooo Kev...Thank you!! ❤❤❤❤❤❣️

[@lorisheheen2198]

@andrewbent9204 There has never been any products pushed on me whatsoever. I have been given valuable guidance that helped me achieve thriving fish that wouldn't be here 7/12 year's later had I not learned from Kev and watching his channel. I am now a proud member. We're all entitled to our opinions, so just don't watch if that's how you feel.

[@KaveManAquatics]

@@lorisheheen2198 Even though I literally mentioned products in this video that I have no affiliation with whatsoever…haters gonna hate regardless! Lol That guy is just mad he can’t get my attention. 😁

[@lorisheheen2198]

@KaveManAquatics Yes Kev...haters are gonna hate. ❤️❤️❤️

[@HapiPETSWM]

This channel saved my 55 gallon which had 37 fish in it, HUGE SHOUT OUT!

[@KaveManAquatics]

Glad to hear it bro! 😊💪

[@erseldiles187]

I have been a big fan of this channel for a few years now and have learnt so much from him dropping his knowledge for all of us. If I have a question about anything with my tank I will scroll through the videos and see if there are any information that I have found helpful. Thanks for all the help for us experienced or newbies.

[@callmesparky4154]

It was great running into you yesterday (Friday) in the parking lot! Appreciate you sharing your knowledge with your videos.

[@KaveManAquatics]

Glad you stopped me to say hi!! Hopefully your friend got a good kick out of seeing the pic! 😁

[@callmesparky4154]

@@KaveManAquatics My friend was so excited after I sent the pic. On the phone is was like OMG you got to meet him I can’t believe it……..etc 😂

[@GlacierGarage]

Love your channel! Searched for a channel on Aquarium care that’s entertaining and informative and yours is by far my favorite!

[@KaveManAquatics]

I appreciate that! Welcome to the family! 😊💪

[@GlacierGarage]

@@andrewbent9204 lol kick rocks troll. 🧌 I’m an experienced aquarist and enjoy his channel. No need to be so hateful

[@TheSoberWalk]

Dude just wanna say your content is so well done. You can tell you pay attention to detail with your editing when it comes to new people like myself. In fact that seems to be one of your main drivers on how you produce content and I think that is super powerful. Keep it up dude!

[@KaveManAquatics]

Thank you bro! Glad you're enjoying the channel and finding it helpful! 😁💪

[@d.antonio-]

Great info Kev! Would it be possible to make a video on how do you take care of your Discus? How often do you do water changes? How often do you clean your filters? What do you feed them and how often? and so on…

[@jman2552]

Keep the content coming love the cichlid tank

[@KaveManAquatics]

Thanks bro! 😊

[@paulblackhurst9456]

Just the info I needed. Thanks!

[@KaveManAquatics]

Glad it was helpful!

[@ruthwalker5179]

Thanks Kev I’m going to try Purigen as my water has a slight yellowish tint in the aquarium.😊

[@KaveManAquatics]

Oh Purigen is going to shock you! 😁 Please update me 🙏

[@JP_Mario101]

Thanks Kev! Appreciate your advice. Great channel!

[@KaveManAquatics]

I appreciate that! Thank you! 😁💪

[@walterbermudez1448]

Your channel is awesome! I always learn a ton from your videos!! I have a 75 gallon tank with an eight inch Oscar at the moment. He's still growing of course. I had him in a 44 high for a while and he grew like overnight. I don't have Africans (and that is only because they are so expensive) but I wish I did, they are gorgeous fish. However my red tiger Oscar is a good fish and everything you have mentioned in your videos, I apply to him since as you know Oscars are very high maintenance and you help me with this every time!! Thank you so much! Keep these videos coming my brother!! I have subscribed!! 👍👍🐠

[@jasonmaceyko1902]

Great video !!

[@KaveManAquatics]

Thank you my bro!! 😊💪

[@SumthinDifferent]

As always no body does it better than you Kev!! Thx man!!

[@KaveManAquatics]

Thank you bro! 😁💪

[@RJohnson.]

Love it, Keep it up

[@KaveManAquatics]

Thank you my bro!! 😊💪

[@TG-xo6lg]

Enjoying your videos! You are great! Question - I have a new 400 liter tank with a large piece of wood (old and used in a tank before), but the water is greenish and has dust particles in making the water not crystal clear and with greenish yellowish tinge. What do you suggest for clear water? Using carbon? If so where in my filter do I place the bag of carbon? Look forward to heisting from you. thanks so much for all your tutorials!

[@JuanSanchez-ys6mf]

I seen many videos by many different people, but the kave man aquatics is the best the way he explains things his number one

[@KaveManAquatics]

Thank you! Glad you're finding the channel helpful! 😁💪 BTW, you should check out my new Aquarium Keeping APP designed for beginners! - aquabuildr.com

[@jardenwaiomio]

Let’s goooo I stayed up just to catch this as you posted haha good content as always brother

[@KaveManAquatics]

Glad you did my bro! Glad you enjoyed it too! 😊

[@CoreyTV414]

Nice video! 😁🐟

[@KaveManAquatics]

Glad you enjoyed it 😊

[@ericb.-3132]

l have cloudy water and algae and l took ur advice to cut down on the lights and it seems to work. thanks for all of ur info's. ✊🏾😎

[@KaveManAquatics]

Glad I could help 😁💪

[@angelcotto1818]

Nice video brother you're the man

[@KaveManAquatics]

Thank you my bro! Glad you enjoyed it! 😊

[@nickzinne7103]

another straight to the point vid. keep it up

[@KaveManAquatics]

Glad you enjoyed it my bro! 😊

[@bacondreams]

Kev, can you make a new video about tank sizes and heaters?

[@lboogie738aquatics]

Dope video bro. Do you buy the purigen pre packaged or the loose granuals?

[@KaveManAquatics]

Thanks bro! I've done both! Loose is good cause you get more for the price and can control how much you use. Best for big tanks, 200G+. But pre-packaged is easier to handle and implement if you're under 200G😊💪

[@lboogie738aquatics]

@@andrewbent9204 you sound dumb as hell and miserable

[@tiffanyclark-grove1989]

yes, yes I have (been researching media 😄)

[@fleamcbaggins3087]

Kaveman droppin knowledge bombs. Hoping we get vids on mechanical n biological media as well

[@KaveManAquatics]

Thats a great idea my bro! 😁💪

[@LibertyFixxxer]

Hey Kev, do you know if your advice on filter media works for red eared slider turtle tanks?

[@nedhead1972]

Thanks Kev!!!

[@KaveManAquatics]

My pleasure! Glad you're finding the channel helpful 😁

[@kevincedeno2688]

Hey bro. How would you set up a fluval 306? I already use matrix and purigen in a HOB filter. Thanks in advance!

[@mattmcgowan5579]

I’ve just started putting seachem phosguard in my fx6 with amazing results cleaned up my sub straight in a few weeks

[@KaveManAquatics]

Nice! 😁💪

[@mattmcgowan5579]

My crushed coral sub went all green now back to white in a few weeks of use and noticeably less brown algae on glass as well

[@mattmcgowan5579]

Not a lot of videos on it so probably worth a review

[@KaveManAquatics]

You're absolutely right!

[@kathywhite4547]

Interesting video.

[@KaveManAquatics]

Glad you think so!

[@kathywhite4547]

Lots of great info. I’ve recently set up my 20 gallon aquarium with plants.

[@franko1642]

It´s so useful that youtube can auto translate the subtitles to Spanish, I know this is going to be helpful for some friends. Thanks for the video

[@KaveManAquatics]

Glad KZbin thought of that! 😁💪

[@wkunique]

Very good stuff again! I will only add that activated carbon is not easy to use. First, most of them release large amounts of phosphorus into the water, with some types of aquarium it is killer. One Polish scientist tested dozens of aquarium activated carbons, he is on KZbin, the conclusions are shocking as to the quality of this product, even well-known brands, I recommend it to those looking for more pro info on keeping this product in the aquarium. Purigen great product .. only its regeneration with bleach very laborious and time consuming to get rid of the bleach. Again, another Polish scientist shows on KZbin another method of regeneration, completely safe and fast, again I recommend it. The last product that I missed here is a phosphorus remover, the basis in Targanyika and Malawi (to keep nice algae in the aquarium) Regards :)

[@cbphatz1]

Yo kev what is the white and black fish with white lips?? I need it looks amazing

[@unclepappy3968]

What do you feed your parrot? I picked up a large blood parent that nothing I put in the tank does it like

[@enatsua]

Hey Kevin my blood parrot cichlid is flashing but it’s definitely not ich. I was wondering if you might have a few ideas of what it might be and suggestions on how to fix it. I really dont want to do a mercy kill on him. He has a white pearly substance and his gills but only his gills and all the other fish are fine

[@jeremymoore450]

Kev, I use purigen and ammonia remover in my 90 gal CA cichlid tank only. My other 2 tanks are planted my 55 gal and my 20 gal long I only use the tidal filters and the pads and biological filtration only. Because chemical filtration like carbon isn’t good for planted tanks. Because it takes the plant fertilizer when you dose the tank and it takes the stuff out of the water that the plants use to live and grow. Appreciate the video bro.

[@hkiss95]

why are you using ammonia remover on an established tank?

[@rajgill7576]

Im trying to figure out whats best to run in my 2 gallon pico mixed reef. Its packed full of corals and uses a hob. Im thinking purigen

[@jaimebatista4624]

I do have a question for you kev, recently I learned that activated carbon removes essential nutrients from the water that I need, hence why I completely stopped using it all together but something else lingered in my mind: What else removes essential micro and macro nutrients from the water that are essential for plants? I use an FX6 just like you and I use Seachem bottles to fertilize the water and soil for my plants. Recently I added the Quick-Clear polishing pads (the white fluffy one) and the Max-Clean filter pads (the thin, blue colored pads). They both say they remove micro particles but does this mean nutrients as well? I don’t know what to do, if they are removing crucial nutrients from my plants than I have to remove them but I have to be sure.

[@theodoreyoung8777]

Thanx bro 😎👍🏾👍🏾

[@chiroxxxrt]

Got a question 29 gallon tank, how many tetra can I stock, and a 40-gallon tank? How many small cichlids can I stock

[@angiescookingspree7073]

Hi thanks for sharing

[@KaveManAquatics]

My pleasure! Glad you're finding the channel helpful 😁

[@1234Sevek]

I am trying mix some peacocks and clown loach but I don’t know what substrate to use because I know aragonite sand will bring ph up. My tap water coming out at 8ph should I use normal sand or aragonite still ? Please help. Thank you

[@josephescobedo6122]

Aye Kev, I love the videos bro!! You killing it brotha! I have a question… how do I get ride of hair algae? It’s in my 30g shrimp tank I’ve started. It’s very established.. it was a planted community tank that I recently converted to shrimp tank. I just picked up 6 oto’s yesterday to help with the algae load. Any help is greatly appreciated sir.

[@KaveManAquatics]

Glad you enjoyed it bro! First do a black out! No light for a few days, up to a week if needed. Black out meaning, cover the tank so theres no natural or room light either. Hope that helps.

[@josephescobedo6122]

Thanks Kev starting it now!

[@englelisa45]

What if I can't fit my Purigen in front of the filter? There's no room. I have it sitting in where the wAter comes into the filter.

[@andrejskurmelovs4838]

Do you add something to your tank to fight brown algae? i like your background but if I make the same wall it will be brown in one week .

[@KaveManAquatics]

Brown algae are Diatoms. Very common and normal to have in a new setup. They'll go away on their own as your tank matures.

[@jensmith8404]

hi, are you saying you prefer seachem purigen over chemi pure blue? i used purigen and seachem seagel together, separate bags, same as chemi pure blue.. i've used CPB and went back to my seachem pure.. i just think is seachem pure is just a tad more Crystal Clear .. your thoughts?

[@KaveManAquatics]

I agree, I've switched to only using Seachem Purigen and get great results.

[@SusanMonk-nx2qv]

Do any of these remove minerals live plants need, especially trace elements? I use Chemipure Green because it claims to not remove minerals that plants need.

[@KaveManAquatics]

That is an excellent question! Theoretically, yes carbon will absorb some of the minerals and nutrients plants need, but not all. In order to remove them all you would need to be using RO water. Using carbon wont produce same results as RO. But if you wanted to use Carbon for a few days, even up to a week, in order to remove meds, odors, or just to quickly clear up your tank, your plants will still be just fine 😊 (I wouldn't use it on a consistent basis though)

[@user-rp8cz2wg1w]

Can purigen be used when cycling?

[@KaveManAquatics]

I wouldn’t use any chemical media while cycling as it could remove/reduce dissolved organics which can indirectly reduce inorganic’s like ammonia and nitrite, slowing down your cycle.

[@Josipban]

Is it safe to rinse activated carbon with tap water which contains chlorine? I have been using distilled water to rinse mine before adding it to my filter.

[@KaveManAquatics]

Yes it is, the chlorine has no effect on the carbons effectiveness.

[@themarinalife2814]

You have beautiful fish

[@KaveManAquatics]

Thank you! 😊💪

[@vinhle3272]

Hi. Can we use the carbon used for filtering drinking water? Amazon sells 24 bags of drinking filter carbon very cheap. Are they the same carbon that can be used for aquarium? Everything selling for aquarium are too expensive.

[@KaveManAquatics]

I've never used it so cant tell you for a fact, but yea, It should be the same carbon.

[@AmySB-xb7dx]

Can you use chemical media with a sponge filter ?

[@KaveManAquatics]

Not really. It needs water to pass through it to be effective.

[@brendengruber4595]

Can you use purigen on a 29 gallon tank?

[@KaveManAquatics]

Absolutely!

[@akhileshthapa_fishbro86]

Bought a big pack of Seachem Safe but haven't used it more than once... I let the water sit in the drum to gas off the chlorine/chloramine with a pump running in the drum. Has worked for me but now I feel like I should start using Safe so that it's not a total waste of money. ✌️

[@KaveManAquatics]

Either way would work well. While the water sitting in a drum does gas off the chlorine, it doesnt remove other dissolved organics in the water. Safe does. And Prime will remove heavy metals from the water 😊

[@akhileshthapa_fishbro86]

@@KaveManAquatics Thank you for replying... ✌️

[@akhileshthapa_fishbro86]

​@@andrewbent9204😂

[@eugene9941]

Does purigen remove medication?

[@KaveManAquatics]

Yes it does. If you’re dosing Meds, remove all and any kinds of chemical media.

[@introvertedsoul6175]

I have a hob filter and sponge filter running but I want a new Hob aquaclear if switch will I still have good bacteria on sponge filter to adjust to new Hob?

[@KaveManAquatics]

You'll have some on sponge filter yes, but most will be in the old HOB. I suggest using all the media from old HOB inside your new HOB and you'll be good to go 😊💪

[@introvertedsoul6175]

Yay thanks! 😁

[@eltink53]

How the heck do you get a Purigen bag (or any extra chemical filter) in a HOB Aqueon Quiet Flo?

[@KaveManAquatics]

If you've got a small filter that doesnt have enough space for media...upgrade your filter 😊

[@leo2o915]

Have you ever used the aquavitro version of Purigen called purfiltrum which says it does 110 gallons per bag ?

[@KaveManAquatics]

I have not! But Aquavitro is Seachems sister company so I'm sure it works just as good if not better. 😊

[@leo2o915]

@@KaveManAquatics yeah use that instead and I love it! My local fish store sells it so do that instead of the regular Seachem and it’s the same price but you get 10 more gallons per bag

[@leo2o915]

@@andrewbent9204 lol blondness ok but I guess you know me 😂

[@leo2o915]

@@andrewbent9204 aww we have a keyboard warrior sorry you never make any mistakes lol hiding behind a computer screen such a tough guy

[@madmaxt6871]

Kev, would you mind displaying a fans tank on your channel if I sent you a clip? After all, I was inspired to get in this hobby by you lol

[@KaveManAquatics]

I do that all the time on my Discord! 😁 It's a great place to engage more with me and the KaveManFam community! Join us there to ask questions, share your experiences, and discover another side of KaveMan Aquatics when you join me in live shows and hangouts! Hope to see you there! 😁 - discord.gg/kavemanaquatics

[@malawilake40]

I been using chemi pure blue for yrs..

[@angiescookingspree7073]

I put prime in my water, but the fish store said the PH still too high, i dont know what else to do

[@KaveManAquatics]

Prime does not lower your PH. Why do you want to lower it? What kind of fish are you keeping? I highly suggest you check out my playlist for beginners. It'll be very helpful for you 😁 - kzbin.info/aero/PLP5OXTIIDO8NYvhUHAmwAd54WFmS4d8er

[@sbishop102701]

BOOM!!! get it son

[@KaveManAquatics]

Lets Gooo!!

[@MCorrigan]

What I've learnt from a few years of fish keeping, is that 9/10 of the powders and liquids these companies sell, you do not need.

[@delaneyhutchings4366]

Does charcoal eat the fertilizer out of your water?

[@KaveManAquatics]

No it doesnt, If you mean carbon it absorbs dissolved organics and medications.

[@theodorostsakonas2715]

Dude, I love the part where you got the chemical media out of the trash. Almost made me choke on my drink! 😂

[@KaveManAquatics]

🤣🤣 Glad you liked that...almost didnt make it into the final cut 🤣

[@theodorostsakonas2715]

Well, it was hilarious. There is great aquatics information all over KZbin. I watch because of your personality, your humor, and the way you love your fish. Keep up the great work!

[@mikejejenich-pb5zx]

I have a 150. Tht i set up a month and a half ago. Cycled the tank. I have bad brown algae spots all over my 3 d background ( no where else in tank). I bought. Sea chem phos guard. But so far. (No results) 🤣. Hopefully it works. Or else im gonna have to take the backround out. And scrub the brown algae spots with a toothbrush. 👋

[@melviasheppard8466]

I have to buy all of the above. Funny how fast I forget to pick up more and run out.

[@KaveManAquatics]

Links to everything in the description 😁

[@melviasheppard8466]

@@KaveManAquatics Thanks for the tip. This is so much easier than going to the store and hoping that they have what I need.

[@steezosdead]

What about matrix ?

[@KaveManAquatics]

Matrix is bio-media, not chemical media.

[@FastAssDave]

👊🏼

[@natedawg9006]

KAVEMUN🔥🔥🔥

[@KaveManAquatics]

😁

[@TheSalient1]

I put a video out on this today then so did Ben ochart, now kev 😂 damn it

[@KaveManAquatics]

Great minds 😊

[@TheSalient1]

Except u guys get thousands of views I got 11

[@liam-n8098]

Hole in the head has happened to micks fish uk. So yeah stay away.

[@RicksAquariumsuk]

Great video kev ,the only thing I use is the purigen only because off the bog wood works absolutely brilliant, and yes, I do recharge it with bleach

[@KaveManAquatics]

Excellent! Keep that Purigen going! 😊💪

[@kickassclone75]

Purigen is the shiz and I recharge it and use it over and over . Just buy enough to cycle in while you recharge the used stuff. My overstocked tank of yellow labs is constantly at 10 or less nitrates without a sweat. My tank is so clear the fish look like they are floating in the air

[@apriltolson]

Great video!

[@KaveManAquatics]

Thanks! Glad you enjoyed it 😊