{"product_id":"juwel-phorax","title":"Juwel Phorax","description":"\u003ch2\u003eJuwel Phorax\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJuwel Phorax\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Benefits\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eReduces dissolved phosphate in aquarium water.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eHelps slow down algae growth associated with excessive phosphate.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eCan contribute to improved plant growth by helping maintain phosphate at lower levels.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eBinds up to 12 mg of phosphate per gram of Phorax.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSuitable for both freshwater and saltwater aquarium filtration.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow to Use\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eUse Juwel Phorax as filter media in your aquarium filtration system.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ePhorax works by binding dissolved phosphate in the water.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eThe aluminium mineral in Phorax creates water-insoluble aluminium phosphate, removing the bound phosphate from the water.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSuitable For\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eFreshwater aquariums, where plants require only tiny quantities of phosphate for natural growth: 0.05 mg\/l.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSaltwater aquariums, where plants require only tiny quantities of phosphate for natural growth: 0.01 mg\/l.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eAquariums where phosphate enters the water through fish food and is naturally unlikely to be broken down.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSuitable for use in freshwater aquariums.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSuitable for use in saltwater aquariums.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eFilter media type: phosphate remover.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eActive material: aluminium mineral.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ePhosphate-binding capacity: up to 12 mg of phosphate per gram of Phorax.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ePhosphate can trigger prolific algae growth in some cases when present in excessive quantities.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAvailable Sizes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJuwel Phorax is offered in several variants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat does Juwel Phorax remove from aquarium water?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nJuwel Phorax is designed to bind dissolved phosphate, creating water-insoluble aluminium phosphate that is removed from the water through the filter medium.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan Juwel Phorax be used in a marine aquarium?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nYes. Juwel Phorax is suitable for saltwater aquariums as well as freshwater aquariums.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy is phosphate control important in an aquarium?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nPhosphate 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes Juwel Phorax support aquarium plants?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nIt 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow much phosphate can Juwel Phorax bind?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nJuwel Phorax can bind up to 12 mg of phosphate per gram of Phorax.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AD","offers":[{"title":"Medium","offer_id":39283089965110,"sku":"4022573880571","price":278.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Large","offer_id":39283089997878,"sku":"4022573881073","price":375.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Xlarge","offer_id":39283090030646,"sku":"4022573881578","price":467.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0151\/9016\/3510\/products\/juwel-phorax-phosphate-remover-aquarium-filter-medium-efficacy-reduce-algae-growth.jpg?v=1743712906","url":"https:\/\/jungleaquatics.com\/products\/juwel-phorax","provider":"Jungle Aquatics Pet Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}