Description Macropore is a Macro-Porous Synthetic Polymer that controls Nitrates by filtering out nitrogenous waste 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. Ar Marine aquarium use, Bleach must be used. Directions Rinse before use in a fine mesh bag available at your Jocal Aquarium, then place the bag of resin in your aquarium filter. This container will treat 500 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 Aquariums 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 Marine Aquarium of Chlorine Neutraliser per cup of water for 8 hours, rinse again. Check for chlorine odour, if odour still its rinse with chlorine neutraliser test for chlorine. For use in fresh water soak for 3 hours with half a teaspoon of ph down.
