SEACHEM PHOSBOND 100 mL
Overview
PhosBond™ is a revolutionary new product that combines the phosphate removing capabilities of both aluminum oxide and granular ferric oxide into a singular material forming a synergistic effect. It rapidly removes phosphates and silicates from saltwater and freshwater, combining the best of both types of phosphate removers. Its high porosity and surface area give it a large binding capacity, while its physical strength and integrity assures that it will not break down from mechanical stress.
Comparing Seachem Phosphate Removers
| Product | PO4 bound |
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| PhosGuard (Alumina Oxide) | 0.87 mg/g |
| PhosBond (GFO and Alumina Oxide hybrid) | 1.19 mg/g |
| PhosNet (GFO) | 1.41 mg/g |
Directions
For best results, PhosBond™ should be rinsed before use and placed so as to maximize the flow of water through it but not so that it tumbles against itself in flow. It may be used in a canister filter, media chamber, box filter, or any high flow area of a trickle filter. Use of a filter bag such as The Bag is recommended.
Use 60 mL (1/4 cup) for every 200 L (50 US gallons) saltwater or 400 L (100 US gallons) freshwater. Leave product in place for 4 days, then test phosphate or silicate concentrations with either MultiTest™ Phosphate or MultiTest™Silicate. If the concentration of the component you are trying to decrease has not dropped to around 0.02 mg/L, then replace the PhosBond™, otherwise leave in place until levels begin to climb again. As long as concentrations remain under control, the product is not exhausted. Over treating is not recommended. PhosBond™ is not an exchange resin and does not release anything into the water. It does not leach phosphate or silicate back into the water and may be removed, dried, and returned to service until exhausted. Continuous use of small quantities is better than intermittent use of larger quantities.
Quick Comparison
| Settings | SEACHEM PHOSBOND 100 mL remove | SEACHEM MATRIX remove | COVE SKIMMER I-250 remove | COVE SKIMMER I-200 remove | SEACHEM ZIP BAG - SMALL MESH 12.5" x 5.5" remove | SEACHEM ZIP BAG - MEDIUM MESH 12.5" x 5.5" remove | ||||||||
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| Name | SEACHEM PHOSBOND 100 mL remove | SEACHEM MATRIX remove | COVE SKIMMER I-250 remove | COVE SKIMMER I-200 remove | SEACHEM ZIP BAG - SMALL MESH 12.5" x 5.5" remove | SEACHEM ZIP BAG - MEDIUM MESH 12.5" x 5.5" remove | ||||||||
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| Content | Overview
PhosBond™ is a revolutionary new product that combines the phosphate removing capabilities of both aluminum oxide and granular ferric oxide into a singular material forming a synergistic effect. It rapidly removes phosphates and silicates from saltwater and freshwater, combining the best of both types of phosphate removers. Its high porosity and surface area give it a large binding capacity, while its physical strength and integrity assures that it will not break down from mechanical stress.
Comparing Seachem Phosphate Removers
Directions
For best results, PhosBond™ should be rinsed before use and placed so as to maximize the flow of water through it but not so that it tumbles against itself in flow. It may be used in a canister filter, media chamber, box filter, or any high flow area of a trickle filter. Use of a filter bag such as The Bag is recommended.
Use 60 mL (1/4 cup) for every 200 L (50 US gallons) saltwater or 400 L (100 US gallons) freshwater. Leave product in place for 4 days, then test phosphate or silicate concentrations with either MultiTest™ Phosphate or MultiTest™Silicate. If the concentration of the component you are trying to decrease has not dropped to around 0.02 mg/L, then replace the PhosBond™, otherwise leave in place until levels begin to climb again. As long as concentrations remain under control, the product is not exhausted. Over treating is not recommended. PhosBond™ is not an exchange resin and does not release anything into the water. It does not leach phosphate or silicate back into the water and may be removed, dried, and returned to service until exhausted. Continuous use of small quantities is better than intermittent use of larger quantities.
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Matrix™ is a high porosity biomedia that provides efficient biofiltration for the removal of nitrogenous waste. Matrix™ is a porous inorganic solid about 10 mm in diameter. Each liter of Matrix™ provides as much surface (>~700 m2) as 170 liters of plastic balls! Plastic bio-materials provide only external surface area, whereas Matrix™ provides both external and internal macroporous surface area. These macropores are ideally sized for the support of nitrifying and denitrifying bacteria. This allows Matrix™, unlike other forms of biomedia, to remove nitrate along with ammonia and nitrite, simultaneously and in the same filter.
Matrix™ is completely inert and will not breakdown. It need not be replaced. Since the majority of the bacteria are internal, Matrix™ may be rinsed when needed without damaging the filter. Matrix™ is compatible with all types of wet or wet-dry filters.
Directions
Use 250 mL of Matrix™ for each 200 L (50 US gallons)** of water. Matrix™ may be placed in any kind of filter, and is particularly effective in a canister filter. Matrix™ is sufficiently large that no filter bag should be required for most applications. Matrix™ works well in drip tray systems, but you may find that the larger Pond Matrix™ is better suited for such applications. Use with Stability® to more rapidly establish the bio-filter.
**This dosage may differ from your packaging. Based on updated studies, we've found Matrix™ treats even more water than previously asserted.
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The Small Zip Bag™ is a mesh bag for holding filtration media. It is available in a 32 cm x 14 cm (12.5” x 5.5”) size , easily holds 1 liter of filtration media, and it comes with a convenient corrosion-resistant zipper. It has a mesh size that is capable of holding small to intermediate and larger sized filter media including PhosGuard™, MatrixCarbon™, SeaGel™, de❊nitrate™, Renew™, Matrix™, Zeolite™. (Do not use with resins)
Sizes: 32 cm x 14 cm (12.5” x 5.5”)
Zip Bag Sm
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The Medium Zip Bag™ is a mesh bag for holding filtration media. It is available in a 32 cm x 14 cm (12.5” x 5.5”) size , easily holds 1 liter of filtration media, and it comes with a convenient corrosion-resistant zipper. It has a mesh size that is capable of holding intermediate and larger sized filter media including PhosGuard™, MatrixCarbon™, SeaGel™, de❊nitrate™, Renew™, Matrix™, Zeolite™.
Sizes: 32 cm x 14 cm (12.5” x 5.5”)
Directions
Simply place desired filtration material e.g. MatrixCarbon®, PhosGuard™, etc. and close using the corrosion-resistant zipper. For best results, Zip Bag™ and filtration media should be placed so as to maximize the flow of water through it.
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