Whats the best chemical filtration media for SW/reef aquariums? Im sure theres going to be a bit of variation between individuals but on the whole....what sticks out?

-Adam

Not quite sure if this is what you mean but I swear by chemi pure.

I use Chemi Pure too. I use it more or less passively, just drop it in my sump where there is good flow and let it stay there.

chemi pure? ok then, thats what ill order. thanks

The directions say it is good for 6 months but I replace it about every 3 months.

I also love Chemi-Pure and high grade carbons. I can't think of the name of the product, but there are 9x4 white pads I use regularly (they've been on the market for ages). I can see noticable expansion of my coralimorphs everytime I change old pads and/or filter bags.
Be wary of cheap "charcoal" type carbons, in my experience they are nearly worthless.

Cheap carbons also leech phosphate into your system and should be avoided.

I also love Chemi-Pure and high grade carbons. I can't think of the name of the product, but there are 9x4 white pads I use regularly (they've been on the market for ages). I can see noticable expansion of my coralimorphs everytime I change old pads and/or filter bags.
Be wary of cheap "charcoal" type carbons, in my experience they are nearly worthless.

I think you're thinking of poly-pads. I used to use them all the time, but my LFS has stopped carying them for some reason. They pull out all KINDS of junk. I run carbon too, and lots of it. I've been wanting to try some chemi-pure, but I'm kinda put off by some of their claims, like you can go a year without a water change if you use it :roll: .

Yeah, that bugs me too. IDK why they have to make such goofy claims when they have a good product.

Yeah, Carmie's right on. It is a fantastic product and needen't make crazy claims. Research-grade activated carbon is great stuff, too. I buy it on Ebay in bulk and it's pretty reasonable compared to Chemi-Pure, but has to be rinsed and put into stockings or bags -and doesn't always last as long as Chemi-Pure.
Phurst- You can buy Poly-Pads online (and Ebay) for a fraction of the retail price is you buy a dozen. I swear by it, and you can tell when they're spent by color change, which is nice.

Maybe we should start a letter writing campaign!

Yeah? I'm in!

I looked for their address online but couldn't find it. I will have to go to the LFS and see if the address is on the bottle.