{"product_id":"jbl-silikatex-rapid","title":"JBL SilicatEx Rapid - Aquarium Filter Media 400G","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJBL SilicatEx Rapid - Aquarium Filter Media 400G\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is how to have a beautiful aquarium without troublesome algae\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDiatoms form brownish coatings on plants, aquarium base and decorations. They occur when your water contains more than 0.4 mg\/l silicic acid\/silicates (SiO2). The silicic acid mainly comes from your tap water. It serves to develop the skeletal structure of the diatoms. To combat the algae, just remove the silicic acid from the water and they will die or have no opportunity to form.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDiatoms are neither toxic nor harmful. They even form a part of the nutritional basis for grazing cichlids in Lake Malawi and Lake Tanganyika. But as algae form brownish coatings which are regarded as unattractive we tend to remove them from our aquariums.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDistinguishing between diatoms and slimy algae\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBoth algal groups can look very similar. But when you take them between your fingers you can feel the difference: slimy algae feel greasy-slimy even after rubbing them longer, whereas diatoms feel rough.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpecial filtering\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSilikatEx removes silicate from fresh and marine water aquariums. It removes from the main nutrients the unwanted diatom algae (brown coatings), which often appear after freshwater has been added. SilikatEx Rapid also removes phosphate etc. and thus curbs the growth of other algae. The filter material creates biotope-like living conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePrevents Diatoms:\u003c\/strong\u003e Designed to remove silicic acid (silicate) in both fresh and marine water to avoid unsightly diatom buildup.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEasy to Use:\u003c\/strong\u003e Simply rinse, fill into the included filter bag, and place in your aquarium filter. Rinse after 1–2 weeks for optimal results.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClean Aquarium Aesthetic:\u003c\/strong\u003e Helps stop the formation of brown deposits on gravel, decorations, and aquatic plants caused by diatoms.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSilicate Monitoring:\u003c\/strong\u003e Silicate levels can be tested; values under 0.4 mg\/l are ideal to prevent diatom growth.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHigh Efficiency:\u003c\/strong\u003e Binds up to 30,000 mg of silicate (SiO2) per kilogram. Includes a net bag and sealing clip for convenience.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTechnical Description:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eItem Form : Aquarium Filter Media\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMaterial : iron oxide hydroxide\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIdeal Pet : Fish\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIdeal Breed : All breeds\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePet Life Stage : All life stages\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"JBL","offers":[{"title":"400G","offer_id":42973626138735,"sku":"405568-1","price":124.0,"currency_code":"AED","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0561\/6123\/9151\/files\/unnamed_76a27747-8ba7-41dc-9c2b-c79978b94206.jpg?v=1745978757","url":"https:\/\/storefront.pre-production.thepetshop.com\/products\/jbl-silikatex-rapid","provider":"The Petshop - pre-production","version":"1.0","type":"link"}