Phosphate - Eliminator (liquid)
About Phosphate Eliminator
Phosphate Eliminator binds phosphate and is removed by skimming more effectively
than normal. When we dose it to the reef or marine aquarium, it immediately
makes phosphate unavailable to algae. It also avoids binding of phosphate to
corals, live rock and sand, increasing the ability of corals and calcareous
algae to grow much faster.
The phosphate bound by this supplement and not removed by skimming within 24
hours will be set free again by bacterial action. This will be especially the
case when dealing with a rather high phosphate concentration. Daily dosage is
required in such cases.
Increased phosphate concentration in the skimmed foam will be observed a couple
of hours after Phosphate Eliminator has been dosed.
Measurement of the aquarium water, when using Phosphate Eliminator will not show
that this supplement has bound the phosphate. That is, a test will not give a
lower reading. The reason for this is that phosphate test kits require acidic
reagents lowering the pH below 4, and such a low pH re dissolves the bound
phosphate.
Therefore, measurement of the skimmed foam gives information about the
effectiveness of this supplement. While a measurement of the aquarium water
gives information on how much phosphate (bound + free) is still there.
Prolonged high phosphate concentration results in binding of phosphate to live
rock and sand. When the phosphate concentration gets lower (by using this
supplement), the phosphate bound to live rock and sand is set free. Or to put it
differently; the aquarium decoration is getting cleaner with respect to
phosphate. Therefore it might appear as no phosphate is being removed. Again
measurement of phosphate in the skimmed foam will show if additional phosphate
is being removed or not.
Directions:
Shake before use.
Regular maintenance as a precautionary measure:
Dose 5 ml per 100 liters (25 gallons) weekly.
To decrease elevated phosphate concentration:
Dose 5 ml per 100 liters (25 gallons) daily. Test for phosphate every 1 or 2
weeks.
Keep out of reach of children. In case of contact with eyes rinse with plenty
of water. Only for aquarium-hobby use. Not for human consumption (directly or
indirectly)!
Active
ingredients: phosphate binders.