Brightwell Aquatics Xport PO4 Cubes 500mL
Ultra-activated Phosphate-adsorption Media with Superior Performance Characteristics.
Overview:
- Utilizes
NanoIntelex Technology to create an enhanced, "ultra-activated" material
with the capacity to outperform conventional phosphate-adsorption media
by over 500%.
- Removes ~30 - 100 mg phosphate per 1 g of media, dependant upon initial concentration in system.
- Open structure and high surface area results in superior flow-through characteristics and adsorptive efficiency.
- Higher
adsorptive capacity relative to conventional media results in smaller
space requirements to achieve equivalent phosphate uptake.
- Capable of removing phosphate for over 1-year after initial placement in aquatic system.
- May be used in conjunction with Xport Bio Cubes and Xport NO3 Cubes.
Instructions:
The
use of a mechanical pre-filter to remove particulate organic material
from water prior to its interaction with this media will improve
efficiency. Rinse Xport PO4 Cubes in purified water or low-TDS fresh
water, then place media into a clean pail and fill with water from the
aquarium into which the media is to be placed. At an initial phosphate
concentration of 1 ppm or less, 350 g of Xport PO4 Cubes is capable of
extracting ~10.5 g of phosphate; this equates to 1 g of Xport PO4 Cubes
per 396 US-gallons (1,500 L) to eliminate 0.02 ppm phosphate. Replace
media when phosphate concentration ceases to decrease (if greater than 0
ppm) or begins to increase. In low-nutrient aquaria, it is not uncommon
for several months to pass before the media has become exhausted. If
corals or other invertebrates appear to react negatively to the use of
the media, it may be an indication that reactive phosphate is being
removed too aggressively; decrease amount used by 50% and continue use
until phosphate concentration appears to be immeasurable. The most
efficient use of Xport PO4 Cubes will rely upon regular testing for
phosphate with an accurate test kit to ensure that the mass of media
being employed is suitable for the system requirements.
A
flow-through rate of 1 - 3x the total aquarium volume per hour is
recommended. Do not fluidize; fluidization serves to decrease filtration
efficiency and may cause gradual deterioration of the material,
potentially resulting in dispersal of harmless, but unattractive, dust
throughout the system. Canister filtration: Load Xport-PO4 into filter
cartridge as directed by filter manufacturer. Passive filtration: Place
Xport PO4 Cubes loosely in an 800µm mesh filter bag and locate in an
area of low- to medium-flow. Media reactors: If placing Xport PO4 Cubes
into a media reactor, ensure that the media remains static and
non-moving.
Size: 500 mL