Removes Chlorine, Chloramines, & Ammonia in all Marine, Reef, and Freshwater AquariaOverview:
- Removes chloramines, chlorine, ammonia, and nitrites present in tap water and/or aquarium water.
- May be used to neutralize iodine in the event of an aquarium overdose.
- Used as directed, is safe for use directly in all marine and freshwater aquaria.
- Free of phosphate and silicate.
Technical Background:Erase-Cl
may be used to prepare water for use in aquaria (such as when
performing water changes or replacing water lost to evaporation), as
well as during periods of time when the concentration(s) of ammonia
and/or nitrite become measurable (ammonia and nitrite concentrations
should remain immeasurable in established aquaria with mature biological
filtration, except for periods when new livestock are added to the
system or the concentration of dissolved organic material has increased
for some reason). Erase-Cl is not meant to be considered a substitute
for maintaining adequate filtration equipment/methods or the care
thereof, however it can be utilized as needed in the prevention of
ammonia or nitrite from irritating sensitive aquarium inhabitants. A
balanced aquarium is one in which the rate of organic material input to
the system is matched by the removal rate from filtration methods; it is
natural for a system to become unbalanced for short periods of time
after adding new livestock, disturbing the biological filtration,
changing feeding habits, etc., however the system should fall back into
balance again within a period of days. If concentrations of ammonia or
nitrite are persistently-measurable with a quality test kit, test the
source water (i.e. tap water or water from the purification unit (if
applicable)) for these substances. If they are not present, reducing the
rate of organic material input, increasing the filtration capacity, or
even moving the inhabitants into a larger system may be warranted.
Chronic levels of ammonia and nitrite can gradually weaken fish and
invertebrates, often leading to illness and potentially death.
Erase-Cl
immediately binds iodine in the event of an overdose (typified by
“drooping” and rapidly decaying tissue of corals, clams, their allies,
and other sessile invertebrates, as well as erratic behavior and/or
death of fishes and motile invertebrates), decreasing the potential for
damage to livestock and the beneficial microbes that constitute the
biological filter.
Note:
It is strongly recommended that hobbyists administering Lugol’s-type
iodine supplements (which are typically extremely strong) to reef
aquaria have a bottle of Erase-Cl on hand at all times, in case of
accidental overdose.
Instructions and Guidelines
To Treat Tap Water:
Add 5 ml (1 capful) per 20 US-gallons of tap water to remove
chloramines and ammonia; used in this fashion, Erase-Cl will treat up to
6 ppm chlorine, 3 ppm chloramines, or 1 ppm ammonia.
To Treat Aquarium Water:
Determine ammonia concentration in aquarium using an accurate ammonia
test kit with ammonia salicylate reagent (see comments below). Add 5 ml
(1 capful) per 20 US-gallons of water in overall system per 1 ppm of
ammonia measured on test kit. Allow 10 minutes to elapse, then re-test
ammonia concentration in aquarium and repeat treatment instructions if
necessary.
Testing for Ammonia:
When using this product, be sure to measure ammonia with a test kit
featuring ammonia salicylate reagent rather than Nessler’s reagent;
Nessler’s reagent will give an incorrect positive reading of ammonia due
to the manner in which the reagent interacts with the active components
of Erase-Cl.
To Treat Free Iodine Overdose:
If you suspect that iodine has been overdosed in an aquarium (such as
due to accidental misuse), add 10 ml (2 capfuls) Erase-Cl per 20
US-gallons in an area of energetic water flow; doing so will neutralize
free iodine (i.e. that which is not in an ionic form, such as iodide or
iodate, or in a bound form).
Observe
aquarium livestock for no less than 15 minutes thereafter. Erase-Cl
binds iodine at a rate that is limited only by the response time and
degree of water circulation in the aquarium; the faster the product is
added after an overdose and the more rapid the water circulation in the
system, the better the product will perform. No claim is made that this
product will prevent damage or reverse that which has already been
suffered by livestock or biological filtration in any event. This
product is particularly useful for hobbyists who are experimenting with
Lugol’s Solution and other strong iodine sources in an attempt to
benefit aquarium inhabitants. Do not exceed a total iodine concentration
of 0.10 ppm in a marine aquarium at any time.
Caution: Keep out of reach of children. Not for human consumption. Contact poison control center if ingested.
Ingredients: Purified water, proprietary materials.
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