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API Aqua-Detox
API Aqua-Detox/Nitra-Zorb Filtration Media
API Aqua-Detox/Nitra-Zorb Filtration Media
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API Aqua-Detox/Nitra-Zorb Filtration Media

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Product Description 

Maintaining proper water quality is possibly the most important aspect of fishkeeping. API Aqua-Detox Filtration Media is a rechargeable medium made of natural and synthetic ion-exchange resins that selectively removes ammonia nitrite and nitrate from freshwater aquariums. High levels of nitrites and nitrates in aquarium water can lead to increased levels of fish stress and disease, especially in new aquarium set-ups where the biological filtration has not yet matured.

Instructions

Rinse pouch under tap water. Place pouch in path of water flow in the aquarium filter. For a new aquarium or when ammonia or nitrite is detected: recharge every 5 days for the first month, and then every 2 weeks for the second month. For an established aquarium: recharge every 2 weeks. When nitrate is detected: recharge every 5 days until nitrate is reduced to 20ppm (mg/L) or less. Replace pouch after 2 months.

To recharge, dissolve 4 tablespoons (80 g) of API AQUARIUM SALT in 8 oz. (240 ml) of warm tap water. Soak pouch for 2 hours, then rinse lightly in tap water. When not in use, store pouch in recharging solution.

FAQs

The actual pouch is 7" x 7"square, but because of the media, the final dimensions are 7" x 6.5" inches. The pouch is sized to sit nicely in one of the baskets of canister filters. All of the size 6 pouches (PHOS-ZORB™ filtration media, NITRA-ZORB filtration media, BIO-CHEM ZORB™ filtration media, ACTIVATED CARBON, etc.) will be this size. This pouch does not have any stiffness to it, and may easily be placed in the back of a hang-on-back filter, or other sizes of a canister filter. If the filter is very small, the pouch can be cut open and partial contents can be put into a small filter sock.

API NITRA-ZORB filtration media should not fully replace other media; it is for temporary use only.

API NITRA-ZORB filtration media specifically works to target and remove ammonia, nitrites, and nitrates from your aquarium, all of which are harmful at high levels for your fish. Use API NITRA-ZORB filtration media if these levels consistently spike. Contrarily, API BIO-CHEM ZORB filtration media works to remove more general aquarium pollutants, such as colors, odors, heavy metals, and toxic gases. API PHOS-ZORB filtration media specifically targets phosphate and silicate in aquarium water.

Standard delivery (3-5 Working Days) : £3.49

Next day Delivery (1-2 working days): £5.99

Free standard delivery on orders over £50*.

Orders will be fulfilled same or next day.

Live plants will be sent out by Royal Mail First Class post. In order to ensure they reach you in the best condition possible, orders placed over the weekend will be sent out first thing Monday morning.

Due to COVID-19, there may be a slight delay to delivery times, in a small number of cases delivery may take up to 3 working days longer than usual.

We appreciate your patience in these times.

*Additional fees apply for some bulky or fragile items. The products which qualify as bulky or fragile will be indicated as such in the description. These items do not qualify for the free shipping promotions.

If you have any issues placing an order please contact the shop for assistance at 0208 906 9916

If you live in the local area and spend more than £30 you are eligible for free local delivery! 

Local delivery for orders under £30 will cost £4.99. We aim to deliver your goods within 48 hours but please allow up to five days as there can be a slight delay us getting to you. Please include your phone number in your order details so that we can contact you with a delivery window.

Eligible Postcodes:

  • N2, N3, N6, N20
  • NW3, NW4, NW6, NW7, NW8, NW11
  • HA7, HA8 

If you live in the surrounding area but your postcode is not on the list, feel free to give us a call and we will see what we can do. 

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