Eliminates Reactive Phosphate from all Marine Fish & Reef Aquaria.
Overview:
Technical Background:
Phosphate,
while required in miniscule amounts by living organisms for proper
functioning, can indirectly negatively impact the overall appearance of
an aquarium system if it is allowed to exist at a concentration
measurable by most aquarium test kits (e.g. >0.05 ppm); in order for
this impact to occur, other undesirable substances must be present in
varying concentrations, however these substances are rarely limiting in
the typical marine aquarium. Because of this, elevated phosphate
concentrations, whether sporadic or chronic, should be combated.
Phosphāt-E enables a quick solution to elevated phosphate concentrations
by binding the reactive (“free”) form of the molecule and making it
unavailable for biological uptake. The resultant inert phosphate
compound (a particulate) may then be permanently removed from the system
via mechanical filtration and/or protein skimming. This method of
treatment may be used as needed and/or on a continual basis to maintain
an immeasurable phosphate concentration in a marine aquarium.
While Phosphāt-E provides a workable solution to potential
phosphate-related problems, it should not be seen as an alternative to
proper and sensible aquarium husbandry. Aquaria with extremely-low to
immeasurable reactive phosphate often appear more pristine than those in
which phosphate is allowed to persist in an elevated concentration.
Feeding aquarium inhabitants sensibly, limiting the use of organic-based
supplements and additives, use of a high-quality synthetic aquarium
salt blend, and performing water changes/replacing evaporation with
purified water are all important aspects of phosphate control.
Additional means of limiting phosphate are maintaining a culture of
macroalgae in the system to naturally deplete phosphate and other
substances, and/or the use of an effective and well-maintained protein
skimmer.
Notes:
Phosphate test kits may show a false-positive reading after aquarium
has been treated; this is a result of the chemical mechanism by which
phosphate test kits operate and does not indicate that the product has
failed to perform its intended function. The higher the percentage of
bound phosphate removed by filtration, the more accurate test kit
readings will be.
Instructions and Guidelines:
Aquarium
may become slightly cloudy when product is first applied; cloudiness is
temporary and will dissipate. Determine phosphate concentration in
aquarium prior to first use by testing with an accurate test kit. Add
product to aquarium near a mechanical filter or protein skimmer intake
at the maximum rate of 5 ml (1 capful) per 20 US-gallons daily for each 1
ppm of phosphate present in system. When used in this fashion, 250 ml
treats up to 1,000 US-gallons (3,785 L). Add weekly at same dosage to
maintain an immeasurable reactive phosphate concentration.
Ingredients: Purified water, proprietary phosphate removers.
Size: 500 mL