Phosphat-E Pro

Professional Strength: Eliminates reactive phosphate from all marine and freshwater aquaria

Overview

• 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.
• 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.

Sizes

30ml | 60ml | 125mL

Technical Background

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 Pro 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 Pro 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 & Guidelines

Aquarium may become slightly cloudy when product is first applied; cloudiness is temporary and will dissipate.

Basic

Measure the phosphate concentration in aquarium by testing with an accurate test kit. Add product into intake of a 5 to 10 micron filter sock at the maximum rate of 3 drops per 10 US-gallons every 12 hours.Two doses will remove about 0.5 ppm phosphate. When used in this fashion, 125 ml treats up to 2,916 US-gallons (11,022 L). Phosphāt-E Pro is powerful, so go slow. It is not desirable to drop the phosphate level rapidly. Doing so over a period of 7 or 8 days, or longer, is best and will cause much less stress to inhabitants. For maintenance: add weekly at same dosage to maintain an immeasurable reactive phosphate concentration.

Advanced

EZ Calculations: Multiply tank capacity in gallons x ppm decrease desired x 1.2 = drops of product to add. Example to lower the concentration of phosphate in a 150 gallon aquarium by .04 ppm, the calculation is: 150 x .04 x 1.2 = 7.2 drops. Each 1 drop of Phosphāt-E Pro will eliminate 0.5 ppm of reactive (available) phosphate in 1.7 US-gallons (6.5 L) of water. The result is an inert particulate that is permanently removed from the aquarium via mechanical filtration and protein skimming. Phosphāt-E Pro should be added to the aquarium near the intake of a filter sock or mechanical filter or protein skimmer. Do not exceed 6 drops per 10 US-gallons (37.85 L) daily, as too rapid a decrease in the concentration of phosphate may irritate sensitive corals and fish. 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.

Note

Phosphate test kits may show a false-positive reading after aquarium has been treated.

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.