Feature
- Removes chloramines, chlorine, ammonia, and nitrites present in tap water
and/or aquarium water.
- May be used to neutralize iodine in the event of an aquarium overdose.
- Used as directed, is safe for use directly in all marine aquaria, including
reef aquaria.
- Free of phosphate and silicate.
- Formulated by a marine scientist.
Description
Erase-Cl
Erase-Cl may be used to prepare water for use in aquaria (such as when performing
water changes or replacing water lost to evaporation), as well as during periods
of time when the concentration(s) of ammonia and/or nitrite become measurable
(ammonia and nitrite concentrations should remain immeasurable in established
aquaria with mature biological filtration, except for periods when new livestock
are added to the system or the concentration of dissolved organic material
has increased for some reason). Erase-Cl is not meant to be considered a substitute
for maintaining adequate filtration equipment/methods or the care thereof,
however it can be utilized as needed in the prevention of ammonia or nitrite
from irritating sensitive aquarium inhabitants. A balanced aquarium is one
in which the rate of organic material input to the system is matched by the
removal rate from filtration methods; it is natural for a system to become
unbalanced for short periods of time after adding new livestock, disturbing
the biological filtration, changing feeding habits, etc., however the system
should fall back into balance again within a period of days. If concentrations
of ammonia or nitrite are persistently-measurable with a quality test kit,
test the source water (i.e. tap water or water from the purification unit
(if applicable)) for these substances. If they are not present, reducing the
rate of organic material input, increasing the filtration capacity, or even
moving the inhabitants into a larger system may be warranted. Chronic levels
of ammonia and nitrite can gradually weaken fish and invertebrates, often
leading to illness and potentially death.
Erase-Cl immediately binds iodine in the event of an overdose (typified by
“drooping” and rapidly decaying tissue of corals, clams, their
allies, and other sessile invertebrates, as well as erratic behavior and/or
death of fishes and motile invertebrates), decreasing the potential for damage
to livestock and the beneficial microbes that constitute the biological filter.
[Note: It is strongly recommended that hobbyists administering Lugol’s-type
iodine supplements (which are typically extremely strong) to reef aquaria
have a bottle of Erase-Cl on hand at all times, in case of accidental overdose.]
Instructions and Guidelines
To Treat Tap Water: Add 5 ml (1 capful) per 20 US-gallons of tap water to
remove chloramines and ammonia; used in this fashion, Erase-Cl will treat
up to 6 ppm chlorine, 3 ppm chloramines, or 1 ppm ammonia.
To Treat Aquarium Water: Determine ammonia concentration in aquarium using
an accurate ammonia test kit with ammonia salicylate reagent (see comments
below). Add 5 ml (1 capful) per 20 US-gallons of water in overall system per
1 ppm of ammonia measured on test kit. Allow 10 minutes to elapse, then re-test
ammonia concentration in aquarium and repeat treatment instructions if necessary.
Testing for Ammonia: When using this product, be sure to measure ammonia
with a test kit featuring ammonia salicylate reagent rather than Nessler’s
reagent; Nessler’s reagent will give an incorrect positive reading of
ammonia due to the manner in which the reagent interacts with the active components
of Erase-Cl.
To Treat Free Iodine Overdose: If you suspect that iodine has been overdosed
in an aquarium (such as due to accidental misuse), add 10 ml (2 capfuls) Erase-Cl
per 20 US-gallons in an area of energetic water flow; doing so will neutralize
free iodine (i.e. that which is not in an ionic form, such as iodide or iodate,
or in a bound form). Observe aquarium livestock for no less than 15 minutes
thereafter. Erase-Cl binds iodine at a rate that is limited only by the response
time and degree of water circulation in the aquarium; the faster the product
is added after an overdose and the more rapid the water circulation in the
system, the better the product will perform. No claim is made that this product
will prevent damage or reverse that which has already been suffered by livestock
or biological filtration in any event. This product is particularly useful
for hobbyists who are experimenting with Lugol’s Solution and other
strong iodine sources in an attempt to benefit aquarium inhabitants. Do not
exceed a total iodine concentration of 0.10 ppm in a marine aquarium at any
time.
Caution: Keep out of reach of children. Not for human consumption. Contact
poison control center if ingested.
Ingredients
Purified water, proprietary materials
