phosphate-remover
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Descripción
Step 2 — Algae & Nutrient Control / Phosphate Remover
Reef Essential® · Nutrient Control
Not all your phosphate shows up on a test.
Phosphate exists in two forms in your tank — ionic and chemically bound to calcium. Most test kits can't detect the bound form, which means a "low phosphate" reading can be misleading. This lanthanum-based media targets both.
Why "low phosphate" readings can be misleading
Phosphate exists both freely dissolved (ionic) and chemically bound by calcium in your tank. Bound phosphate doesn't register on standard test kits — so a low reading doesn't necessarily mean a low total phosphate load. It also causes calcium levels to fluctuate as it binds and releases.
This media removes the ionic form quickly, but bound phosphate takes longer to clear due to its higher stability — that's expected, not a sign the product isn't working.
forms
Ionic and calcium-bound — both exist in your tank at once, and only one shows up on basic test kits.
swings
Bound phosphate causes calcium fluctuations as it binds and releases, on top of masking your true phosphate load.
media
Purified lanthanum precipitates out both forms, catching them in your existing filter wool or socks.
Why excess phosphate matters
What high phosphate concentrations actually do to your tank, and how this product is built to handle it.
Aggressive algae blooms
High phosphate is one of the primary drivers of nuisance algae growth throughout the tank.
Brown coral tissue
Excess phosphate can increase brown tissue growth in corals, masking their natural vivid pigment.
Reduced skeleton growth
High phosphate reduces calcium carbonate uptake, which can negatively impact coral skeleton growth.
Contents
Deionized water and purified lanthanum — nothing else. Precipitates phosphate into your existing filter wool or socks.
Simple dosing
No shaking required. The cap doubles as a measuring cup — a full cap is approximately 8ml of solution.
Overdose is visible
A fine white film on the tank glass means you're using too much. Cut back your dose and use White Film Remover Pads to clean existing buildup.
Dosing guide
Must be used in a saltwater aquarium with a protein skimmer, added to a high water flow. Be careful not to overdose.
| Phosphate level | Dose |
|---|---|
| 0.03 – 0.25 ppm | 0.1 – 1.0 mL/day per 100L (26 gal) |
| 0.25 – 1.0 ppm | 0.5 – 2.5 mL/day per 100L (26 gal) |
| 1.0 – 5.0 ppm | 1.0 – 5.0 mL/day per 100L (26 gal) |
| 5.0 – 10 ppm | 5.0 – 10.0 mL/day per 100L (26 gal) |
| 10 ppm+ | 10.0 mL/day per 100L (26 gal) |
Dealing with a different symptom?
Phosphate is just one nutrient — these target the others.
Questions about this product
How do I know if I'm overdosing?+
Do I need a protein skimmer to use this?+
Why does my test kit disagree with what I'm dosing?+
What's actually in this product?+
Not sure how much you need?
The Quantum dosing app calculates exact amounts for your tank size and phosphate level.