Juwel Phorax

Juwel Phorax

Juwel Phorax is a highly effective phosphate-removing filter medium for freshwater and saltwater aquariums. Designed for aquarists who want to manage dissolved phosphate in their aquarium water, it helps reduce conditions that can contribute to excessive algae growth while supporting the low phosphate levels plants require for natural growth.

Key Benefits

• Reduces dissolved phosphate in aquarium water.
• Helps slow down algae growth associated with excessive phosphate.
• Can contribute to improved plant growth by helping maintain phosphate at lower levels.
• Binds up to 12 mg of phosphate per gram of Phorax.
• Suitable for both freshwater and saltwater aquarium filtration.

How to Use

• Use Juwel Phorax as filter media in your aquarium filtration system.
• Phorax works by binding dissolved phosphate in the water.
• The aluminium mineral in Phorax creates water-insoluble aluminium phosphate, removing the bound phosphate from the water.

Suitable For

• Freshwater aquariums, where plants require only tiny quantities of phosphate for natural growth: 0.05 mg/l.
• Saltwater aquariums, where plants require only tiny quantities of phosphate for natural growth: 0.01 mg/l.
• Aquariums where phosphate enters the water through fish food and is naturally unlikely to be broken down.

Compatibility

• Suitable for use in freshwater aquariums.
• Suitable for use in saltwater aquariums.

Specifications

• Filter media type: phosphate remover.
• Active material: aluminium mineral.
• Phosphate-binding capacity: up to 12 mg of phosphate per gram of Phorax.
• Phosphate can trigger prolific algae growth in some cases when present in excessive quantities.

Available Sizes

Juwel Phorax is offered in several variants.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Juwel Phorax remove from aquarium water?
Juwel Phorax is designed to bind dissolved phosphate, creating water-insoluble aluminium phosphate that is removed from the water through the filter medium.

Can Juwel Phorax be used in a marine aquarium?
Yes. Juwel Phorax is suitable for saltwater aquariums as well as freshwater aquariums.

Why is phosphate control important in an aquarium?
Phosphate can enter an aquarium through fish food and is naturally very unlikely to be broken down. Excess phosphate can, in some cases, trigger prolific algae growth.

Does Juwel Phorax support aquarium plants?
It can contribute to improved plant growth by reducing excess phosphate. Plants require only tiny phosphate quantities for natural growth: 0.05 mg/l in freshwater and 0.01 mg/l in saltwater.

How much phosphate can Juwel Phorax bind?
Juwel Phorax can bind up to 12 mg of phosphate per gram of Phorax.

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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