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The Aqua Medic
phosphate filter
is equipped with two tube connections and can be used as
outside or inside filter.
The filter is installed with the attached holder at a horizontal brace or the aquarium glass. The filter
is connected via a tube with a pump of a maximum flow capacity of 1,000 l/h. The flow direction is
irrelevant.
The phosphate filter is filled with
antiphos Fe
. It can bind phosphate in a way that it will not be
rinsed out or dissolved through bacterial processes.
With
antiphos Fe,
a selective removal of phosphate from the aquarium water is possible. There is
no risk of overdosing because the phosphate binding medium is anchored in the matrix of the
carrier material.
1. Installation
The attached holder makes a simple installation of the filter in or at the aquarium possible.
1.
Upper mounting profile
2.
Locking screws
3.
Spacer profile
4.
Screw
5.
Retaining plate
Available spare parts: Please refer to www.aqua-medic.de.
By using the mounting profile, the retaining plate can be fastened to a bar or vertical pane. In case
of a bar, the lower spacer profile (3) with screw (4) has also to be used. Without the profiles, the
retaining plate can be simply screwed to a board or a wall.
The phosphate filter can be connected with a separate flow pump or every standard outside filter
via a 12/16 tube. The water flow should not exceed 1,000 litres/hour. A slower water flow
improves the absorption. Before the first operation, the filter should be rinsed with water to avoid
cloudings through possible residual particles of the filter material.
The granules included in the phosphate filter are suitable for fresh and salt water. To evaluate the
ideal replacement interval, we recommend a regular control of the phosphate loadings in the
aquarium. The material should be replaced when the loading is more than 0.3 mg/l.
For the replacement of the granules, unscrew one of the two connecting pieces and shake the used
granules out. Residual particles are removed by rinsing with water. Then, the filter can be filled
with new material. Hence the unit shuts tightly, the thread has to be cleaned from remaining
antiphos
Fe
with water. Do not forget the sealing ring when screwing in the connecting piece!
