A premium value phosphate removing media suitable for all aquaria
 


Feedback on Aqua-PHOS Fe:

"... after allowing my PO4 to rise ridiculously out of control I'm finally getting on top of it. A lot of Aquaphos FE with an incredibly slow flow rate has done what Rowa couldn't... as a consequence I've got colours appearing in some of the SPS I haven't seen in a long time."

"I now use Aquaphos FE which I rate as excellent. In my experiance it works just as effectively as Rowa and is a lot cheaper"

"I would recommend Aquaphos FE. Rowaphos is very expensive IMO and Aquaphos doesnt clump with slower flow giving better contact time and is cheaper!"

   Description

 Excessive levels of phosphate can encourage nuisance algae that look unsightly and can inhibit growth of other plants or corals.  Aqua-PHOS Fe™ is an iron oxide-hydroxide media that attracts and binds phosphates to its surface, removing them from the water.  The small granules and porous inner grain structure provide a very large surface area of 250-270m² per gram, enabling Aqua-PHOS Fe™ to bind up to 22 grams of phosphate-PO4 per kg, which compares very favourably with other brands costing a lot more!

 Aqua-PHOS Fe™ is suitable for both freshwater and saltwater aquarium use. 
                   
Guidance

 Rinse the granules in pure water before use.

Freshwater & Ponds - we suggest using 50ml-75ml of media per 100 litres of water, with the amount varying according to the pollution load.  Aim to keep phosphate levels below 0.1ppm.

Saltwater - we suggest using 100-150ml of media per 100 litres of aquarium water, depending on the pollution load.  Aim to keep phosphate levels below 0.03ppm.

In both cases the media is best used by running a VERY SLOW flow of aquarium water through it.  The media's effectiveness is driven by its contact time with the aquarium water.  The longer the contact time the more effectively the media works.  So we recommend a very slow flow of no more than 10 litres per hour per litre of media - ideally only 1-2 litres per hour! Fluidising or running an excessive flow through the media can degrade the media and reduce its effectiveness.  Monitor phosphate levels and replace the media if levels start to rise.

Click the information button below to download further advice and tips on getting the best out of your Aqua-PHOS Fe™ media [pdf file].
 
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