JBL PhosEx rapid
Phosphate remover for freshwater aquariums

  • For pond water to suit both fish and plants: reliably binds phosphate and thus prevents unwanted algae growth. For freshwater aquariums and turtle and shrimp tanks
  • Immediate action: liquid iron preparation to reduce high phosphate values
  • Removes phosphate. Prevents algae growth. Clears cloudy aquarium water
  • How it works: a liquid iron compound reliably and permanently binds the phosphate dissolved in the water. Its effectiveness is shown by a brownish clouding, which disappears after 2-24 h
  • Contents: 1 PhosEx rapid. To use: 10 ml/40 l water for >2.4 mg/l phosphate. Example: 60 l aquarium: 15 ml. For > 1.2 mg/l 10 ml/80 l and for > 0.6 ml/l 10 ml/160 l
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Price: 8,03 €
basic price 80.3 EUR / l
Recommended retail price incl. VAT
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Price: 16,60 €
basic price 66.4 EUR / l
Recommended retail price incl. VAT
You can find this item in your specialist and online shop
Product information

Filter materials serve multiple purposes: they either filter suspended matter out of the water (mechanical filtering), provide settlement space for bacteria that break down pollutants (biological filtering), or remove harmful substances from the water (chemical/absorptive filter materials). Of course, mechanical filter media eventually become biological filter materials.
The filter material should always be fitted from coarse to fine inside the filter, as fine filter material clogs too quickly at the beginning. A coarse filter sponge or filter ceramic (JBL Cermec) is ideal for the first filter stage. For biological filtering, JBL Sintomec and JBL Micromec provide the largest possible surface area for pollutant-degrading bacteria.
Activated carbon (JBL Carbomec active and Carbomec ultra) filters out discolouration and medication residues. JBL NitratEx and JBL BioNitrat Ex filter out algae promoting nitrates. JBL PhosEx Ultra helps against algae-promoting phosphate. Silicat Ex helps against silicic acid which promotes diatoms.

Nitrates (NO3) and phosphates (PO4) serve as a nutritional basis for unwanted algae. First measure the phosphate content with the JBL PROAQUATEST PO4 and use the dedicated filter material JBL PhosEx Ultra in case of increased phosphate values (from approx. 0.3 mg/l in freshwater aquariums). With the help of the phosphate test you can check when the filter material is exhausted and needs to be replaced.

Phosphates come from dying algae, from too much and unsuitable fish food and from dying plants. The test also gives you the opportunity to reduce the amount of phosphate in the water.

Details

JBL PhosEx rapid 100 ml

Art. no.:
2519400
EAN Code:
4014162251947
Content:
100 ml
Range:
400 l
Volume packaging:
0.23 l
Gross weight:
124 g
Net weight:
100 g
Weight factor:
1000
Packaging dimensions (l/h/w):
30/125/60 mm

Properties

Animal species: Arowana, Axolotl, Barbels, Bettas, Bichirs/reedfish, Blowfish, Catfish, Cichlids (South America), Crayfish, Danions, Discus, Dwarf shrimps, Flowerhorn, Goldfish, Gouramis, Guppy, Juvenile fish, Killifish, Livebearers, Loaches, Mussels, Newts, Panchaxes, Rainbowfish, Snails, Spiny eels, Terrapins, Tetra, Tropical terrapin, Veiltails, Water turtles, freshwater butterflyfish
Animal size: For all animal sizes
Animal age group: All aquarium fish
Volume habitat: 400 L
Material: Iron (III) chloride, purified water
Colour: red / brown
Dosage: 10 ml per 40 l water for total water volume

Electronic label / illuminant

Mercury: No
Dimmable: No

Technical Data

Height:125 mm
Length:60 mm
Width:30 mm

JBL PhosEx rapid 250 ml

Art. no.:
2519500
EAN Code:
4014162251954
Content:
250 ml
Range:
1000 l
Volume packaging:
0.46 l
Gross weight:
300.2 g
Net weight:
252 g
Weight factor:
1000
Packaging dimensions (l/h/w):
33/180/78 mm

Properties

Animal species: Arowana, Axolotl, Barbels, Bettas, Bichirs/reedfish, Blowfish, Catfish, Cichlids (South America), Crayfish, Danions, Discus, Dwarf shrimps, Flowerhorn, Goldfish, Gouramis, Guppy, Juvenile fish, Killifish, Livebearers, Loaches, Mussels, Newts, Panchaxes, Rainbowfish, Snails, Spiny eels, Terrapins, Tetra, Tropical terrapin, Veiltails, Water turtles, freshwater butterflyfish
Animal size: For all animal sizes
Animal age group: All aquarium fish
Volume habitat: 1,000 L
Material: Iron (III) chloride, purified water
Colour: red / brown
Dosage: 10 ml per 40 l water for total water volume

Electronic label / illuminant

Mercury: No
Dimmable: No

Technical Data

Height:180 mm
Length:78 mm
Width:33 mm
FAQ
Where did my algae come from?

Algae problems in an aquarium can never be traced to just one factor or general condition, and instead, are always the result of a combination of different factors, which include light, fertilization, water changes – specifically, how often and how much – feeding, fish population and, of course, the specific water parameters.

According to analyses that were performed over a course of a number of years, red algae, at least the common brush algae and beard algae, occur in descending order at the following parameters:

1) too little carbon dioxide (in relationship to 100 % of the measured tank); the pH level should be in the slightly acetic range, depending on the carbonate hardness, in every case.
2) elevated phosphate levels (over 90 %); phosphate limitation by means of JBL PhosEx ultra is often helpful here.
3) too little and too irregular fertilization (there should always be traces of iron at least).
4) insufficient water changes; a weekly water change of over 30 % is recommended for algae problems.
5) not enough fast-growing plants.

Blog (opinions & experiences)

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Water values for water plants in detail

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Laboratories and calculators

Water Analysis Online Laboratory

Enter your water parameters and get an in-depth analysis of your values in a matter of seconds. You enter your water values – and we analyse! Here you have the opportunity to enter the measured water values directly into the JBL Online Laboratory. This will analyse your values and explain and submit corrective measures.
Reference guide (Themeworld)

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Algae control

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Daily care

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Water values

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Water treatment

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UV-C

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Instructions

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JBL PhosEx rapid - safety information in accordance with GHS

Signal word: Danger

Hazard symbol

  • GHS05

Risk phrase

H290: May be corrosive to metals.
H314: Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.

safety note

P101: If medical advice is needed, have product container or label at hand.
P102: Keep out of reach of children.
P303+P361+P353: IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water [or shower].
P305+P351+P338: IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
P501a: Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local regulations.

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