Phosphate Media Pad

Absorbs phosphates in aquarium water Can be cut to custom fit your filter Improves water quality and clarity Phosphate pads are great for lowering your phosphate levels in your aquarium. Excess phosphates in the water column can cause algae growth and compromise fish health. Adding phosphate absorbing filter pads to your filter can ensure your tank remains healthy. They can easily be be cut down to the size of your filter for a perfect fit. Live plants prefer at least some phosphates be available in the water column, so this filter pad is best used in tanks with elevated phosphate levels. Our phosphate pads come in a rigid 17.5 inch long and 9.8 inch wide pad. They come folded in half. Also serves as a great secondary polishing pad to remove unwanted waste and particles. To use a sponge filter tank, simply wrap the phosphate pad around the sponge filter and fasten with string, zip tie, or a temporary rubber band. We are often asked "How long do these last?" It depends on the amount of phosphate, so the only way to tell is by measuring phosphate. The more phosphate in the aquarium, the faster it will be exhausted.