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Fluval Lab Series Phosphate Remover

How long can I leave the Fluval Lab Series Phosphate Remover in my system?
How long it is effective?
What is the optimal gph?
Can you add more to the system than the recomended dose as a preventive measure?

How long can I leave the Fluval Lab Series Phosphate Remover in my system?
How long it is effective?
What is the optimal gph?
Can you add more to the system than the recomended dose as a preventive measure?
Ideally, Fluval Phosphate Remover should be left in the filter / reactor until the phosphate level is stabilized. After which it should be rinsed, dried and stored in its original container (no need to take the absorbent out of the original bag).
Once the absorbent is saturated, the phosphate level will no longer drop.

It is necessary to monitor the phosphate level during the treatment.

How long it will stay active? This is highly dependant on the tank's biological load. For reef applications where the tank water is kept as pristine as possible it may be efficient for up to three months. A tank with a high biological load and heavy feeding may saturate the resin after two weeks. The only way to assess this is to measure phosphate levels of the water. Frequent water testing, and removal of the Fluval Phosphate Remover once phosphate level is stabilized will prolong the efficient life span of the adsorbent.

What is the recommended GPH rate for a reactor? The Fluval Phosphate remover is designed to be added to the main filtration system. The recommended adsorbent-polyester-wool sandwich helps to prevent mechanical grinding of the adsorbent due to motion from the filter currents. We have no data concerning the relation between GPH and efficiency to remove phosphate. We advice caution when used in a reactor, motion in the reactor may grind the adsorbent into a fine powder.

A 0.00 ppm of phosphate is difficult to attain. For a reef tank, it is generally recommended to stay under 0.03 ppm of phosphate. Remember that the zooxanthella symbions require some phosphorus and a rapid drop in phosphate level will stress them. So, overdosing the adsorbent at the beginning of the treatment is not recommended. Increase the dose after three days if the desired phosphate level is not obtained. Keep in mind to adjust the GPH through flow rate of the reactor; more absorbent in the reactor will increase the grinding of the adsorbent.

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Fluval Lab Series Phosphate Remover

How long can I leave the Fluval Lab Series Phosphate Remover in my system?How long it is effective?What is the optimal gph?Can you add more to the system than the recomended dose as a preventive measure?

How long can I leave the Fluval Lab Series Phosphate Remover in my system?How long it is effective?What is the optimal gph?Can you add more to the system than the recomended dose as a preventive measure?

How long can I leave the Fluval Lab Series Phosphate Remover in my system?
How long it is effective?
What is the optimal gph?
Can you add more to the system than the recomended dose as a preventive measure?

How long can I leave the Fluval Lab Series Phosphate Remover in my system?
How long it is effective?
What is the optimal gph?
Can you add more to the system than the recomended dose as a preventive measure?