{"product_id":"chemi-pure-elite-boyd-filter-media","title":"Chemi-pure Elite","description":"\u003cstyle\u003e\n  .aq-pd{font-family:Georgia,serif;color:#1a1a1a;max-width:860px;margin:0 auto;line-height:1.7;}\n  .aq-pd h2{font-size:1.45em;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:-0.01em;border-left:4px solid #1E88E5;padding-left:12px;margin:1.6em 0 0.6em;}\n  .aq-pd p{margin:0.5em 0 1em;}\n  .aq-pd ul{margin:0.4em 0 1em;padding-left:1.2em;}\n  .aq-pd li{margin:0.3em 0;}\n  .aq-callout{background:#1a1a1a;color:#fff;border-radius:4px;padding:16px 20px;margin:1.4em 0;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;font-size:0.93em;line-height:1.6;}\n  .aq-callout strong{color:#f5c518;}\n  .aq-features{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(auto-fill,minmax(240px,1fr));gap:14px;margin:1em 0 1.6em;}\n  .aq-feature-card{background:#f4f4f4;border-radius:4px;padding:14px 16px;border-left:3px solid #1E88E5;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;font-size:0.9em;}\n  .aq-feature-card strong{display:block;margin-bottom:3px;color:#1a1a1a;}\n  .aq-feature-card span{color:#555;}\n  .aq-compare{overflow-x:auto;margin:1em 0 1.6em;}\n  .aq-compare table{width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;font-size:0.88em;min-width:560px;}\n  .aq-compare th{background:#1E88E5;color:#fff;padding:9px 14px;text-align:center;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:0.05em;text-transform:uppercase;}\n  .aq-compare th:first-child{background:#1a1a1a;text-align:left;}\n  .aq-compare td{padding:8px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #BBDEFB;text-align:center;}\n  .aq-compare td:first-child{text-align:left;font-weight:600;color:#444;background:#fafafa;}\n  .aq-compare tr:nth-child(even) td:not(:first-child){background:#f5faff;}\n  .aq-specs-table{width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;margin-top:1em;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;font-size:0.93em;}\n  .aq-specs-table th{background:#1a1a1a;color:#fff;text-align:left;padding:9px 14px;font-weight:600;letter-spacing:0.04em;text-transform:uppercase;font-size:0.82em;}\n  .aq-specs-table td{padding:8px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #BBDEFB;vertical-align:top;}\n  .aq-specs-table tr:nth-child(even) td{background:#f5faff;}\n  .aq-specs-table td:first-child{font-weight:600;width:42%;color:#444;}\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"aq-pd\"\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003eBoyd \u003cstrong\u003eChemi-pure Elite\u003c\/strong\u003e is the upgraded version of the classic Chemi-pure filter media, built for aquarists who also want to fight algae. It combines premium pelletized activated carbon and ion-exchange resins with \u003cstrong\u003eGFO (granular ferric oxide)\u003c\/strong\u003e, so it polishes your water crystal clear while actively removing the phosphates and silicates that feed nuisance algae. It works in freshwater, saltwater, and reef tanks and comes ready to use in a fine-mesh nylon bag. Browse the rest of our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/collections\/filter-media-cartridges\"\u003efilter media\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv class=\"aq-callout\"\u003e\n    \u003cstrong\u003eCarbon plus phosphate control in one bag.\u003c\/strong\u003e Elite adds GFO to Boyd's QuickWash pelletized carbon, which has 30 percent more surface area than the original and a harder, cleaner structure that reduces fine carbon dust. The result: clear, odor-free water with phosphates and silicates pulled down to starve algae.\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003ch2\u003eWhat It Does\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eKeeps pH stable and constant\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eReduces fish loss caused by pH swings or polluted water\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eKeeps aquariums crystal clear and odor-free\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eRemoves phosphates (PO4) and silicates (SiO2) that fuel algae\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003ePulls out dissolved organics, heavy metals, and toxins\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003ePromotes healthy, natural fish behavior\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n  \u003ch2\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"aq-features\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"aq-feature-card\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCarbon + resin + GFO\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThree media in one bag for clarity plus phosphate and silicate control.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"aq-feature-card\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eQuickWash carbon\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e30% more surface area than the original, harder and lower-dust.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"aq-feature-card\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFights algae\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGFO strips out the phosphates and silicates that feed nuisance algae.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"aq-feature-card\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFreshwater, salt \u0026amp; reef\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSafe and effective in every type of aquarium.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"aq-feature-card\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReady to use\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePre-filled in a fine-mesh nylon bag, just rinse and place in flow.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"aq-feature-card\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCrystal-clear water\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePolishes out odors, discoloration, and dissolved organics.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003ch2\u003eChoose Your Size\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003ePick the size that matches your tank. Replace about every four months, or sooner in heavily stocked systems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"aq-compare\"\u003e\n    \u003ctable\u003e\n      \u003cthead\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSize\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMini 3.1 oz\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e6.5 oz\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e11.74 oz\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e46 oz\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003c\/thead\u003e\n      \u003ctbody\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBest for\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNano \u0026amp; pico, up to ~15 gal\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSmall to mid, up to ~35 gal\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMid to large, up to ~50 gal\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLarge or multiple tanks (bulk)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNet weight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3.1 oz\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6.5 oz\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e11.74 oz\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e46 oz\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSKU\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCPE03\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCPE06\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCPE11\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCPE46\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n    \u003c\/table\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003ch2\u003eHow to Use\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eRinse the bag briefly under tap or RO water before first use.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003ePlace it in an area of strong water flow: a filter, sump, canister, or media reactor.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eReplace about every four months, sooner in heavily stocked or high-nutrient tanks.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eFor new tanks or after medicating, fresh media helps reset water quality fast.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n  \u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003ctable class=\"aq-specs-table\"\u003e\n    \u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDetail\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n    \u003ctbody\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProduct\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eChemi-pure Elite premium filter media\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMedia\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePelletized activated carbon, ion-exchange resins, and GFO\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRemoves\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePhosphates, silicates, organics, heavy metals, odors, discoloration\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWater type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFreshwater, saltwater, and reef\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eForm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eReady-to-use media in a fine-mesh nylon bag\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eReplace\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAbout every 4 months\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSizes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMini 3.1 oz, 6.5 oz, 11.74 oz, 46 oz\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBrand\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBoyd Enterprises\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMade in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUnited States\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n  \u003c\/table\u003e\n\n  \u003ch2\u003eRecommended Pairings\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/chemi-pure-boyd-filter-media-carbon\"\u003eOriginal Chemi-pure\u003c\/a\u003e if you want carbon and resin without the extra phosphate control.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/fritz-phosphate-test-kit-po4-freshwater-saltwater\"\u003eFritz Phosphate Test Kit\u003c\/a\u003e to track phosphate levels as the GFO works.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/seachem-tidal-polishing-pad-50-micron-fine-filter\"\u003eSeachem Tidal Polishing Pad\u003c\/a\u003e for an extra-fine water polish.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eMore options in our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/collections\/filter-media-cartridges\"\u003efilter media\u003c\/a\u003e collection.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n  \u003ch2\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is the difference between Elite and original Chemi-pure?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eElite adds GFO to remove phosphates and silicates and uses an upgraded QuickWash carbon. The original is carbon plus resin only, great when you do not need extra phosphate control.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I use it in a freshwater tank?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. Chemi-pure Elite is safe and effective in freshwater, saltwater, and reef aquariums.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow long does it last?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePlan to replace it about every four months, or sooner in heavily stocked or high-nutrient tanks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo I need to rinse it first?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes, give the bag a quick rinse before placing it in an area of good water flow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Boyd Enterprises","offers":[{"title":"Mini 3.1 oz","offer_id":48837307891931,"sku":"CPE03","price":8.86,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"6.5 oz","offer_id":48837299929307,"sku":"CPE06","price":11.53,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"11.74 oz","offer_id":48837299962075,"sku":"CPE11","price":18.51,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"46 oz","offer_id":48837299994843,"sku":"CPE46","price":68.61,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0767\/5209\/3403\/files\/image_eb6c748e-2970-4353-8942-ae42db0aa05c.jpg?v=1780491608","url":"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/chemi-pure-elite-boyd-filter-media","provider":"Squeaky's Aquatics","version":"1.0","type":"link"}