Aquaforest Phosphate Minus 1000ml

Aquaforest Phosphate Minus 1000ml

Aquaforest Phosphate Minus 1000ml is a phosphate and silicate removal filter media for marine aquariums. It suits reef and marine keepers who want to curb nuisance algae and keep their water chemistry steady. It works well in fluidised media reactors and can also be used passively in filter socks.

Key Benefits

• Reduces phosphate and silicate levels in marine aquariums, helping to prevent undesirable algae growth and stabilise water chemistry.
• Efficient medium for fluidisation filters.
• Its adsorbing properties bond large amounts of phosphate without a negative influence on the aquarium inhabitants.
• Suits both new and matured aquariums. In a new tank it helps prevent high phosphate levels from developing. In a matured tank it reduces PO4 levels and stabilises water chemistry.
• Supports the tank's biological balance, which helps prevent the formation of undesirable green algae and the development of cyanobacteria.

Why Phosphate Matters

Dosing too much food and supplements can push phosphate levels up in a marine system. Phosphate Minus gives you a way to bind that excess phosphate (and silicate) before it fuels algae problems.

How to Use

• Place Phosphate Minus in a media reactor with a suggested water flow of at least 400 l/hr.
• It can also be used passively in filter socks.
• Replace the media every 4 weeks, or sooner if phosphate levels in the water rise significantly.
• Do not rinse it before use. The brown dust is an active phosphate remover and is completely harmless for aquatic life.
• Shortly after it goes into the filtration system, the product may slightly colour the water. This brown coloration disappears after a short time.
• Do not rinse it in RODI water, as this will lower its efficiency.

Dosage

• Dose 25-100 ml per 100 l (27 US gal) of water.

Suitable For

• Marine aquariums, both newly set up and matured.
• Media reactors and fluidisation filters, and passive use in filter socks.

Specifications

• Dose: 25-100 ml per 100 l (27 US gal)
• Suggested reactor water flow: at least 400 l/hr
• Replacement interval: every 4 weeks, or during a significant rise in phosphate
• Pack size: 1000 ml, 1 kg (2.2 lb)

What's Included

• One 1000 ml (1 kg) pack of phosphate and silicate removal media

Frequently Asked Questions

Should I rinse Phosphate Minus before adding it to my reactor?
No. The brown dust is an active phosphate remover and is harmless for aquatic life. Rinsing it, especially in RODI water, lowers its efficiency.

Why did my water turn brown after I added it?
Shortly after it is placed in a filtration system, the product may slightly colour the water. This brown coloration disappears after a short time.

How much should I use?
Dose 25-100 ml per 100 l (27 US gal) of water.

What water flow does it need in a media reactor?
A suggested flow of at least 400 l/hr. If you don't run a reactor, it can also be used passively in filter socks.

How often should I replace it?
Replace it every 4 weeks, or sooner if you see a significant rise in phosphate levels in the water.

Can I use it in a new aquarium?
Yes. It is recommended for both new and matured marine aquariums. In a new tank it helps prevent high phosphate levels from occurring, and in an established tank it reduces PO4 levels and stabilises water chemistry.

When can I expect delivery?

• Gauteng (Jhb/Pta) - 1-3 working days
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• Outlying Areas - 3-7 working days

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