API Water Softener Pillow

API Water Softener Pillow

API Water Softener Pillow is a ready-to-use filter media pouch that removes calcium, magnesium and soluble heavy metal ions from the water in soft water aquariums. Each pouch is designed for tanks of up to 75 litres (19.8 gal) and is reusable after recharging, so it suits hobbyists who want to manage water chemistry with their existing filter.

Key Benefits

• Contains resins that remove calcium, magnesium and soluble heavy metal ions, including copper and iron
• Made for soft water aquariums
• Ready-to-use pouch: rinse it and place it in the filter
• Rechargeable with aquarium salt and tap water, so it can be reused rather than thrown away after the first 48 hours
• Can be recharged and re-used up to 4 times

How to Use

• Rinse the pouch under tap water.
• Place the pouch in the path of water flow in the aquarium filter.
• The pillow stays active for 48 hours. After that it needs recharging.
• When it is not in use, store the pouch in the recharging solution. Do not let the pillow dry out.
• Replace the pillow when it stops working properly after recharging.

Dosage

To recharge the pillow, make a recharging solution by dissolving 3 tbsp. of API Aquarium Salt in 7 oz. of tap water. Then follow these steps:

• Rinse the pouch in tap water.
• Soak the pouch in the salt solution for 2 hours.
• Place it back in the filter as it is. There is no need to rinse it again.

Suitable For

• Soft water aquariums where calcium, magnesium and soluble heavy metal ions, including copper and iron, need to be removed
• Aquariums of up to 75 litres (19.8 gal) per pouch
• Aquarists who run a filter with space for a media pouch in the water flow

Specifications

• Format: ready-to-use resin pouch
• Removes: calcium, magnesium and soluble heavy metal ions, including copper and iron
• Coverage: up to 75 litres (19.8 gal)
• Active period: 48 hours before recharging is needed
• Recharge solution: 3 tbsp. of aquarium salt in 7 oz. of tap water
• Recharge soak time: 2 hours
• Reuse: can be recharged and re-used up to 4 times

What's Included

• 1 pouch, for up to 75 litres (19.8 gal)

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the API Water Softener Pillow rechargeable?
Yes. When its effectiveness begins to lessen, soak the rinsed pouch for 2 hours in a solution of 3 tbsp. of aquarium salt dissolved in 7 oz. of tap water. Then place it back in the filter without rinsing it again.

How long does the pillow stay active before it needs recharging?
The pillow is active for 48 hours. After that it needs to be recharged.

How many times can I recharge and re-use it?
It can be recharged and re-used up to 4 times. Replace it when it stops functioning properly after recharging.

Where do I put the pouch in my filter?
Place it in the path of water flow in the aquarium filter, after rinsing it under tap water.

How should I store the pouch when I am not using it?
Keep it in the recharging solution and never let it dry out.

What does it remove from the water?
The resins remove calcium, magnesium and soluble heavy metal ions, including copper and iron, in soft water aquariums.

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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