{"product_id":"brightwell-neophos-ulns","title":"Brightwell NeoPhos – Balanced source of phosphorus for ULNS reef aquariums","description":"\u003ch2\u003eBalanced source of phosphorus for ultra-low nutrient reef aquariums\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e NeoPhos is a \u003cstrong\u003econcentrated phosphorus solution\u003c\/strong\u003e designed for reef aquariums where phosphate is undetectable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e When used in conjunction with MicroBacter7 and Reef BioFuel or Katalyst, NeoPhos enables \u003cstrong\u003enatural nitrogen assimilation\u003c\/strong\u003e , helping to reduce ammonia, nitrite and nitrate without chemical media and without artificial organic overload.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e⚠ Recommended for advanced aquarists now using ULNS (Ultra Low Nutrient Systems).\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e 📦 Product contents\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e 1 bottle Brightwell Aquatics NeoPhos\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eAvailable formats:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e 250 ml\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e 500 ml\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e 2 L\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e 🎯 Why use NeoPhos?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e In nutrient-poor reef systems, a lack of phosphorus can:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e Blocking the biological absorption of nitrates\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e Unbalancing the Carbon\/Nitrogen\/Phosphorus ratio\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e Slow down bacterial activity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e Contribute to tissue bleaching or degradation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eNeoPhos restores a target PO₄ level of 0.01–0.02 ppm, enabling:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e ✔ Natural assimilation of nitrates\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e ✔ Indirect reduction of NH3, NO2, NO3\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e ✔ Improved coloring\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e ✔ Improved bacterial stability\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e 🔬 Scientific context\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e ULNS reef aquariums operate on a precise balance:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eCarbon + Nitrogen + Phosphorus → Bacterial growth → Export via skimmer → Coral nutrition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eIf phosphorus is absent:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e Microbial absorption slows down or stops\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e Nitrates can accumulate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e Zooxanthellae lack essential elements\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e Restoring balance allows the system to be stabilized in the long term.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e ⚙ Instructions for use\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eShake well before use. Do not overdose.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e Test PO₄ and NO₃ with precise tests\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e If PO₄ is undetectable, adjust NeoPhos to reach ~0.02 ppm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e Wait 24 hours, then test again.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e If no variation → system possibly limited in carbon → add Reef BioFuel (1 ml \/ 25 US gal)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e Maintain PO₄ between 0.01 – 0.02 ppm until NO₃ reaches 3 – 5 ppm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cem\u003eIf phosphate increases without a gradual decrease in nitrate → system probably limited in carbon.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e⚠ Check the concentration indicated on the bottle (several strengths existed).\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e 🧪 Recommended for\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e Ultra-low nutrient SPS tanks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e Systems where NO₃ is present but PO₄ is undetectable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e Controlled correction of a C:N:P imbalance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e Advanced aquarists\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e ⚠️ Security\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e Keep out of reach of children\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e Not intended for human consumption\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eIngredients:\u003c\/strong\u003e purified water, exclusive phosphorus salts.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Brightwell","offers":[{"title":"250ml.","offer_id":46192264282283,"sku":"NPO250","price":11.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"500ml.","offer_id":46192264315051,"sku":"NPO500","price":17.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2L.","offer_id":46192264347819,"sku":"NPO2L","price":42.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0513\/7108\/1899\/files\/Brightwell_NeoPhos.jpg?v=1770591671","url":"https:\/\/reefsolution.com\/en\/products\/brightwell-neophos-ulns","provider":"Aquarium ReefSolution inc.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}