API Phos-Zorb

API Phos-Zorb

API Phos-Zorb is a filter media pouch that removes phosphate and silicate from freshwater and saltwater aquariums. It suits aquarists who want clearer water and a bit less routine maintenance, particularly where murky water or poor plant growth is a recurring problem.

Key Benefits

• Targets cloudiness and dirt caused by phosphates and silicates
• Removes phosphate and silicate, two common nutrients that contribute to water murkiness
• Also removes compounds that inhibit aquatic plant growth
• Helps reduce the maintenance your aquarium needs
• Works in both freshwater and saltwater setups
• Supplied in a pouch that sits in your filter's water flow

How to Use

• Rinse the pouch under tap water for several minutes to remove dust and activate the media.
• Place the pouch in the path of water flow in your aquarium filter.
• Replace the pouch every 2 months, or sooner when testing shows phosphate or silicate is present.

Dosage

Use 1 pouch for up to 210 litres (55.5 gal) of aquarium water.

Suitable For

• Freshwater aquariums
• Saltwater aquariums
• Planted tanks where compounds that inhibit plant growth are a concern
• Tanks with cloudy or murky water linked to phosphate or silicate

What's Included

• 1 pouch of filter media, for aquariums up to 210 litres (55.5 gal)

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I use API Phos-Zorb in a saltwater tank?
Yes. It is intended for both freshwater and saltwater aquariums.

How big a tank does one pouch cover?
One pouch treats up to 210 litres (55.5 gal). Use the dosing guideline above to work out what suits your tank.

Do I need to rinse the pouch before use?
Yes. Rinse it under tap water for several minutes to remove dust and activate the media before it goes into the filter.

Where in the filter should the pouch go?
Place it in the path of water flow so water passes through the media.

How often should I replace it?
Replace the pouch every 2 months, or sooner if your tests show phosphate or silicate is present.

Will it help with plant growth?
It removes compounds that inhibit aquatic plant growth, alongside phosphate and silicate. It is a filtration media, not a plant fertiliser.

When can I expect delivery?

• Gauteng (Jhb/Pta) - 1-3 working days
• Nationwide (Cpt/Dbn+) - 2-5 working days
• Outlying Areas - 3-7 working days

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