The Two Little Fishies PhosBan-L 500mL is a concentrated lanthanum chloride solution used for rapid and effective phosphate removal in both freshwater and saltwater aquariums and ponds. It is suitable for large aquariums and situations with unusually high phosphate levels. The product works by binding dissolved phosphate and forming an insoluble precipitate that can then be filtered out of the water.
Features & Benefits
- Highly concentrated: PhosBan-L is a very strong solution, which makes it effective for quickly reducing phosphate levels.
- Binding capacity: The concentrated lanthanum chloride solution has an extremely high capacity to bind large quantities of phosphate.
- Economical: It is considered an economical option for controlling high phosphate levels when compared to granular media.
- Versatile use: PhosBan-L is safe for both freshwater and saltwater aquarium systems.
- Compatibility: After using PhosBan-L to reduce high phosphate levels, it is recommended to use granular ferric oxide (GFO) media, like Two Little Fishies PhosBan GFO, to maintain low phosphate levels over time.
- Warning: The manufacturer advises against dosing enough to cloud the water in an acrylic aquarium, as this can cause a precipitate to form on the acrylic.
How to use
The following steps are advised to be followed for proper use of Two Little Fishies PhosBan-L:
- Dilute the solution by mixing 100mL of PhosBan-L with 200mL of reverse osmosis or deionized water.
- Dose slowly, ideally over several hours or days.
- Administer the solution drop-wise into a filter sock (at least 5-micron) located on a drain or water feed line. The filter sock will trap the insoluble precipitate formed by the chemical reaction.
- Monitor and supplement alkalinity when using PhosBan-L, as the chemical can cause some alkalinity loss
