Organic Pollutants in the Aquarium Bacterial decomposition of dead fish and plants, uneaten fish food and solid waste from fish and invertebrates creates organic pollutants in the aquarium. In nature, water currents and tides carry these pollutants away. Aquarium water, however, is changed only periodically. In between changes, organic pollutants can accumulate to harmful levels. Effect of Accumulated Organic Pollutants in the Aquarium The accumulation of organic pollutants creates a stressful environment and provides a breeding ground for fish pathogens. Some naturally occurring bacteria break down certain organic pollutants. However, this action is often incomplete in an aquarium and uses up oxygen, reducing the amount of oxygen available for fish, invertebrates and the biological filter.
Bio-Chem Zorb cleans aquarium water through ion exchange, adsorption and absorption processes. Organic pollutants, toxic heavy metals and aquarium medications are efficiently "sorbed" by organic scavenger resins and high-porosity activated carbon in Bio-Chem Zorb. Using Bio-Chem Zorb In Salt Water Bio-Chem Zorb is especially useful in removing refractory organics or "yellow water" that form when organic pollutants are not biodegraded. These organic pollutants can reduce the transmittance of light energy necessary for many saltwater invertebrates. With Bio-Chem Zorb, a high redox potential will be easier to maintain. Bio-Chem Zorb is also very effective for removing aquarium medications and treatments.
DIRECTIONS FOR USE IN RENA® FilStar Filters: 1. Remove Bio-Chem Zorb filter pouch from plastic bag. 2. DO NOT open Bio-Chem Zorb filter pouch. One 283 g pouch should be used for every 55 U.S. gallons (208 L) of aquarium water. 3. It is important to rinse filter pouch of Bio-Chem Zorb under tap water to remove any dust. The rinse water does not have to run completely clear.
4. Place filter pouch directly in FilStar filtration basket after (above) filter foams. 5. Replace filter pouch every 1 to 3 months, depending on stocking density and water quality.
