Chemi-Pure Elite Muti-Purpose Filter Media -Having my doubts

Hey all - anyone ever use this stuff?

Below is the information that I copied from the website of That Fish Place/That Pet Place website (<a class="postlink" href="http://www.thatpetplace.com" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;">http://www.thatpetplace.com</a>).

I purchased this product under very high recommendations from other customers that have used it and loved it. It sounded good for my extremely busy - 2 job life - but I am not so sure any more.

I admit I don't change my water or my fiter media as often as I should - but my animals have never given any signs of stress or health issues as a result - I figured I was doing ok. At least until I changed my media to this stuff.

Since the change, my tank stability has plummeted - I have lost fish (my favorite being a gray and white rainbow shark) and plants have almost given the appearance of being dissolved away (I don't know where they have gone). I know I need to do some chemical tests yet but - this weekend (when I am off from both jobs) I am putting the old tried and true bags of carbon media back in.

Perhaps its the combination of the Chemipure and the local water - I don't know. I have never had this much loss at one time though. All I know is that the carbon is going back in before I lose my acaras and tire track eel.

Let me know your thoughts.........

Chemi-Pure Elite Multi-Purpose Filter Media
Boyd Enterprises
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This powerful filter media takes the aquarium cleaning power of original Chemi-pure one step further. Chemi-pure Elite aquarium filter media combines the organic removing power of original Chemi-pure and the phosphate-removal properties of ferric oxide to make the perfect filter media. Chemi-Pure is a safe, effective filter media for creating crystal clear aquarium water and reducing water changes; making fish healthier and allowing corals and invertebrates to acclimate more quickly and thrive in their aquarium environment. Ideal for freshwater or saltwater aquariums, Chemi-pure is the perfect replacement for any aquarium filter using bags of carbon media. Take your aquarium filtration to the next level with Dick Boyd's Chemi-pure Elite!

 

No - not for the soul purpose of reducing water changes. I never did water changes as often as I should have in the first place. I am sure that my plants, as you mentioned as well, appreciate not being messed with any more than the acaras already do with them.

I guess it is just a lesson learned that I should have already known (old enough to know better)- as you said - if it isn't broken, don't fix it. I was sold on the the length of time that people were using the product before changing it - approx 3 months. As time to clean and maintain the tank is a planned event - getting to any of the pet supply shops around here is darn near impossible with my schedule.

Another life lesson learned.

It's ok - I know that once I go back to the tried and true my tank's health will stabilize again. I will do a water change and a media change and I expect that things will start turning around. I can't wait to start replacing plants - they add so much to the environment - inside and out.

Thanks all.........

 

Well, thank God for regular old carbon charcoal media - Yay!!! Of course after the loss of nearly everything but my acaras and pleco (total of 3 fish now) my tank is stable - the nitrites and nitrates are back to normal and for the first time ever - lol - I HAVE FRY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

New carbon and a complete water change = acara fry. Go figure.

 

I am not sure - probably - The planted tank is something new to me that I am still learning. I have changed back to carbon since though and everything is clean and clear and the surviving plants have started new roots and are getting very green again. I don't think I will be changing again.