{"product_id":"fluval-clearmax-phosphate-resin-large-3-x100gm-pouches","title":"Fluval Clearmax Phosphate Resin Large 3 x100gm Pouches","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThree 100 g resin pouches that pull phosphate, nitrite and nitrate out of your aquarium water.\u003c\/strong\u003e Fluval Clearmax is a science-grade adsorption resin designed to sit in your canister filter's media basket, cutting the nutrients that feed algae and clouding the water. It's the same formula previously sold as Green X, rebranded in 2009.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eKey features\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAdsorbs phosphate, nitrite and nitrate\u003c\/strong\u003e — reduces the nutrients that drive algae blooms and cloudy water.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThree 100 g pouches\u003c\/strong\u003e — treats a total of 300 litres of aquarium water.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCost per litre\u003c\/strong\u003e — at the current price, this pack works out to around $0.10 per litre of water treated.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFits all canister filters\u003c\/strong\u003e — drops straight into the media basket alongside your existing mechanical and biological stages.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFreshwater and saltwater use\u003c\/strong\u003e — in marine tanks it removes phosphate but does not remove nitrate.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eItem number\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHC32\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBarcode\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e015561113489\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFormat\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3 x 100 g pouches (300 g total)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eTreats\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e300 litres of aquarium water (100 L per pouch)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eRemoves\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePhosphate, nitrite, nitrate (freshwater); phosphate only in saltwater\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCompatible with\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAll canister filters\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWater type\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFreshwater and saltwater\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch3\u003eDosage and directions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003ePlace one pouch in your canister filter's media basket per 100 litres of tank water, positioned after mechanical filtration so debris doesn't clog the resin. Rinse the pouch under tap water before use to clear dust. Fluval doesn't publish a fixed replacement interval for Clearmax on its current product page — replace the pouch once phosphate or nitrate readings start climbing again on your test kit.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSuitable for, and not suitable for\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSuitable for\u003c\/strong\u003e freshwater and saltwater tanks running high nutrient loads, algae problems, or cloudy water linked to phosphate or nitrate.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNot suitable for\u003c\/strong\u003e reef tanks relying on measurable nitrate for coral colour, or as a substitute for regular water changes and stocking management.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWarranty and delivery\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eCovered by Fluval's standard consumer warranty against manufacturing defects, in addition to your rights under Australian Consumer Law. Ships standard parcel delivery.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ch4\u003eHow long does one pouch last?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eEach pouch treats roughly 100 litres. Fluval doesn't publish a fixed lifespan, so watch your phosphate and nitrate test results and replace it once the readings start rising again.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eCan I use it in a reef tank?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes for phosphate control, but it doesn't strip nitrate from saltwater the way it does in freshwater, and it isn't a substitute for regular water testing.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eWhere does it go in my filter?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn the media basket, after the mechanical filter stage, so debris doesn't clog the resin before it can adsorb nutrients.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eIs this the same as Green X?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes — Fluval rebranded Green X as Clearmax in May 2009. 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