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Aquarium Pharmaceuticals FilStar Phos-Zorb

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Canister filter media designed to fit the FilStar XP. For removal of Phosphate from fresh and saltwater.

Phos-Zorb™ - for fresh and salt water:

Removes phosphate and silicate
Removes phosphate, a by-product of fish metabolism and decaying organic matter and an additive in some tap water supplies, aquarium products and filtration media
Will not remove trace elements
Will not affect pH

Phos-Zorb is a special filtration material that selectively removes phosphate and silicate, common nutrients found in fresh and saltwater aquariums. In saltwater aquariums, excess phosphate lowers the available calcium and magnesium necessary for the growth of hard corals and other invertebrates.

Sources of Phosphate and Silicate in the Aquarium:

There are several natural and "man-made" sources of phosphate. Both well and municipal water supplies may contain phosphate, due to natural weathering of phosphate-containing minerals. Some municipal water treatment facilities add phosphate-containing chemicals to the water supply. Runoff also adds phosphate fertilizers to water supplies. Some phosphate-leaching sources in the aquarium include decaying organic matter, fish foods and products that are added to the aquarium, such as pH adjusters, water conditioners and some brands of activated carbon. If left to accumulate, phosphate can lead to reduced water quality.
Silicate enters groundwater naturally through the weathering of mineral deposits. Additionally, sodium silicate is added to tap water by some municipal treatment plants to reduce the corrosion of pipes.

Directions for use in RENA® FilStar Filters:

Remove Phos-Zorb filter pouch from plastic bag.
DO NOT open Phos-Zorb filter pouch. One 150 g pouch should be used for every 55 U.S. gallons (208 L) of aquarium water.
Place filter pouch directly in FilStar filtration basket after (above) the filter foams.
Rinse basket under tap water for several minutes to remove dust and activate Phos-Zorb. The activation process will temporarily generate some heat in the Phos-Zorb filter pouch.
Replace filter pouch every 1 to 3 months, depending on stocking density and water quality.

Use Aquarium Pharmaceuticals Test Kits to monitor water quality weekly. Phos-Zorb is designed for use with all Filstar filtration media.

Phos-Zorb should be replaced every 1 to 3 months to ensure continuous removal of phosphate and silicate. The level of these nutrients depends on stocking density, feeding rate, aquarium maintenance schedule and the nutrient levels present in the source water used in the aquarium. Phos-Zorb is often used continually to keep phosphate and silicate levels under control.

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