Independent Store Brand Macropore 500ml

Macropore is a synthetic polymer that controls nitrates and clarifies water in both freshwater and marine aquariums. It can be recharged with a salt solution for freshwater use, or bleach is required, especially for marine aquariums. The resin is placed in a mesh bag within the filter and needs replacement when it stops bleaching white or clarifying the water.

Macropore is a Macro-Porous Synthetic Polymer that controls Nitrates by filtering out nitrogenous wastes products. In the process of doing this it also renders aquarium water to a crystal clear appearance.

This product for use in fresh water can be recharged with a 6% salt solution until it becomes significantly dark, then bleach recharge will be necessary. For Marine aquarium use, Bleach must be used.

Directions

Rinse before use in a fine mesh bag (SOLD SEPERATELY)

This container will treat 2400 litres for approx. 6 months It is exhausted when it will not bleach white again or clarify aquarium water.

To Recharge for Freshwater Aquariums For freshwater aquarium use, recharge by dissolving 2 handfuls of non-iodised salt into 1 litre of water in a plastic container, and leave sit in bag for 12 hours, rinse before use. Approx. 1 out of 4 recharges for freshwater will require bleach recharge, check for discolouration, For bleach recharge follow the instructions below for marine aquariums To Recharge for Marine Aquarium

For Marine Aquariums use home brand bleach at a ratio of 1:1, soak for 12 hours in a plastic container, rinse well and soak in fresh water with 2 tablespoons of Chlorine Neutraliser per cup of water for 8 hours, rinse again. Check for chlorine odour, if odour still exists rinse with chlorine neutraliser and do a chlorine test.

For use in fresh water soak for 3 hours with half a teaspoon of ph down.