{"product_id":"brightwell-aquatics-phosphat-e-pro-30ml","title":"Brightwell Aquatics Phosphat-E Pro Liquid Phosphate Remover - 30 mL","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"font-family:Georgia,serif;color:#1a1a1a;max-width:860px;line-height:1.7;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eBrightwell Aquatics Phosphat-E Pro\u003c\/strong\u003e is the professional-strength version of Brightwell's liquid phosphate remover. It binds reactive phosphate in the water column so your filter sock or protein skimmer can pull it out, and the label rates it for all marine and freshwater aquaria. Brightwell says it is over 50% stronger than most competing products and safe for all inhabitants of reef and marine fish-only aquaria. Browse our other \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/collections\/salt-water\"\u003esaltwater supplies\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:18px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #006064;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProfessional strength.\u003c\/strong\u003e Per Brightwell, 1 drop eliminates 0.5 ppm of reactive phosphate in 1.7 US gallons of water.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWorks with the filtration you already run.\u003c\/strong\u003e Bound phosphate is removed by mechanical filtration (a 5 to 10 micron filter sock) or by protein skimming.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReef safe.\u003c\/strong\u003e Brightwell rates it safe for all inhabitants of reef and marine fish-only aquaria.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFreshwater and marine.\u003c\/strong\u003e The bottle is labeled FW\/Marine for use in both.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDosed by the drop.\u003c\/strong\u003e A dropper-tip bottle lets you measure small, controlled doses.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:18px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #006064;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eHow to Dose\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBasic dosing (Brightwell's directions):\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTest phosphate with an accurate test kit before you start.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdd up to 3 drops per 10 US gallons every 12 hours, at the intake of a 5 to 10 micron filter sock.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFor maintenance, dose at the same rate once a week to keep phosphate undetectable.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLower phosphate slowly. Brightwell recommends spreading the reduction over 7 to 8 days or longer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdvanced dosing:\u003c\/strong\u003e tank volume in US gallons x desired ppm decrease x 1.2 = number of drops. Example: a 150 gallon tank that needs a 0.04 ppm decrease gets 7.2 drops. Never exceed 6 drops per 10 US gallons per day. If corals or invertebrates react poorly, cut the dose by 50% and continue treatment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:18px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #006064;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eGood to Know\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe water may turn slightly cloudy at first. This is temporary.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePhosphate test kits may show false-positive readings after treatment.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrightwell notes it is not a substitute for good husbandry: sensible feeding, quality salt and regular water changes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:18px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #006064;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"border-collapse:collapse;width:100%;margin:6px 0 10px;font-size:0.95em;\"\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;font-weight:600;width:38%;\"\u003eBrand\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eBrightwell Aquatics\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;font-weight:600;width:38%;\"\u003eProduct\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003ePhosphat-E Pro\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;font-weight:600;width:38%;\"\u003eSize\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e30 mL\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;font-weight:600;width:38%;\"\u003eWater type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eFreshwater and marine (labeled FW\/Marine)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;font-weight:600;width:38%;\"\u003eStrength\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e1 drop removes 0.5 ppm reactive phosphate in 1.7 US gal\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;font-weight:600;width:38%;\"\u003eBasic dose\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eUp to 3 drops per 10 US gal every 12 hours\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;font-weight:600;width:38%;\"\u003eMaximum dose\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e6 drops per 10 US gal per day\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;font-weight:600;width:38%;\"\u003eRemoval\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e5 to 10 micron filter sock or protein skimmer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:18px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #006064;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eCaution\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHarmful if swallowed. May cause eye or skin irritation. If it gets in the eyes, flush with water for 15 minutes and seek medical attention. If it gets on the skin, wash thoroughly with water. Keep away from children. Not for human consumption.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:18px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #006064;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eRecommended Pairings\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHanna Instruments phosphate checker or a Salifert phosphate test kit, to test before and during treatment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeachem PhosGuard, a phosphate-removing filter media\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:18px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #006064;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs Phosphat-E Pro reef safe?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. Brightwell rates it safe for all inhabitants of reef and marine fish-only aquaria. If corals or invertebrates react, Brightwell says to cut the dose by 50% and keep going.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy did my water get cloudy?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA slight, temporary cloudiness is normal right after dosing while the bound phosphate is filtered or skimmed out.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMy test still shows phosphate. Is it working?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBrightwell notes that test kits can show false-positive phosphate readings after treatment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow fast should I bring phosphate down?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSlowly. Brightwell recommends spreading the reduction over 7 to 8 days or longer, and never more than 6 drops per 10 US gallons per day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I use it in freshwater?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. The label rates it for all marine and freshwater aquaria.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Brightwell Aquatics","offers":[{"title":"30 mL","offer_id":51054717665499,"sku":"60158","price":14.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0767\/5209\/3403\/files\/BRI60158-2.png?v=1793990523","url":"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/brightwell-aquatics-phosphat-e-pro-30ml","provider":"Squeaky's Aquatics","version":"1.0","type":"link"}