Brightwell Aquatics Phosphat-E Liquid Phosphate Remover.* Begins to eliminate reactive phosphate immediately
upon addition to aquarium.
* Safe for all inhabitants of reef and marine fish-only
aquaria.
* Each ml eliminates 1 ppm phosphate in 4 US-gallons of water (500 ml treats 2,000 US-gallons).
* Helps facilitate the removal of phosphate from aquaria
during periods when dissolved organic material is
abundant.
* May be used on an ongoing basis to help control
phosphate in heavily-stocked aquaria.
* Over 50% stronger than most competing products.
* Formulated by a marine scientist.
Technical Overview:
Phosphate, while required in miniscule amounts by living organisms for
proper functioning, can indirectly negatively impact the overall
appearance of an aquarium system if it is allowed to exist at a
concentration measurable by most aquarium test kits (e.g. >0.05
ppm); in order for this impact to occur, other undesirable substances
must be present in varying concentrations, however these substances
are rarely limiting in the typical marine aquarium. Because of this,
elevated phosphate concentrations, whether sporadic or chronic, should
be combated. Phosphāt-E enables a quick solution to elevated phosphate
concentrations by binding the reactive ("free") form of the molecule
and making it unavailable for biological uptake. The resultant inert
phosphate compound (a particulate) may then be permanently removed
from the system via mechanical filtration and/or protein skimming.
This method of treatment may be used as needed and/or on a continual
basis to maintain an immeasurable phosphate concentration in a marine
aquarium.
While Phosphāt-E provides a workable solution to potential
phosphate-related problems, it should not be seen as an alternative to
proper and sensible aquarium husbandry. Aquaria with extremely-low to
immeasurable reactive phosphate often appear more pristine than those
in which phosphate is allowed to persist in an elevated concentration.
Feeding aquarium inhabitants sensibly, limiting the use of
organic-based supplements and additives, use of a high-quality
synthetic aquarium salt blend, and performing water changes/replacing
evaporation with purified water are all important aspects of phosphate
control. Additional means of limiting phosphate are maintaining a
culture of macroalgae in the system to naturally deplete phosphate and
other substances, and/or the use of an effective and well-maintained
protein skimmer.
Notes: Phosphate test kits may show a false-positive reading after
aquarium has been treated; this is a result of the chemical mechanism
by which phosphate test kits operate and does not indicate that the
product has failed to perform its intended function. The higher the
percentage of bound phosphate removed by filtration, the more accurate
test kit readings will be.
Instructions and Guidelines:
Aquarium may become slightly cloudy when product is first applied;
cloudiness is temporary and will dissipate. Read Notes on opposite
panel regarding re-testing.
Basic: Determine phosphate concentration in aquarium prior to first
use by testing with an accurate test kit. Add product to aquarium near
a mechanical filter or protein skimmer intake at the maximum rate of 5
ml (1 capful) per 20 US-gallons daily for each 1 ppm of phosphate
present in system. When used in this fashion, 250 ml treats up to
1,000 US-gallons (3,785 L). Add weekly at same dosage to maintain an
immeasurable reactive phosphate concentration.
Advanced: Determine phosphate concentration in aquarium prior to first
use by testing with an accurate test kit. Each ml of Brightwell
Aquatics Phosphāt-E will eliminate 1 ppm of reactive (available)
phosphate in 4 US-gallons (15.142 L) of water. The result is an inert
particulate that is permanently removed from the aquarium via
mechanical filtration and protein skimming. To maximize the rate of
phosphate removal, Phosphāt-E should be added to the aquarium near the
intake of a mechanical filter or protein skimmer. Doing so will enable
the inert particulate phosphate compound to be effectively removed
from the aquarium. Particulate material not removed by filtration will
remain inert and the bound phosphate non-reactive indefinitely under
normal aquarium conditions. The maximum dosage should not exceed 1 ml
per 4 US-gallons (15.142 L) daily, as too rapid a decrease in the
concentration of phosphate may irritate sensitive corals, particularly
if the phosphate concentration has existed at a relatively-high level
for an extended period of time (e.g. 3 - 6 weeks). The concentration
of available phosphate in marine aquaria should not be allowed to
exceed 0.05 ppm for any lengthy period of time; available phosphate in
the presence of other substances can indirectly negatively impact the
appearance of an otherwise beautiful marine aquarium. If corals or
other invertebrates appear to react negatively to the addition of the
product, it may be an indication that reactive phosphate is being
removed too aggressively; decrease dosage by 50% and continue
treatment until phosphate concentration appears to be immeasurable.
Caution:
Harmful if swallowed. May cause eye or skin irritation. If in eyes,
flush with water for 15 minutes, get medical attention. If on skin,
wash thoroughly with water. Keep out of reach of children. Not for
human consumption.
Ingredients:
Purified water, proprietary phosphate removers.