Phosphatecan enter the aquarium in fish waste, decaying organic matter and tap water. High phosphate in the aquarium can cause water clarity issues. Phosphate can be reduced with PHOS-ZORB, a phosphate-removing filter media. PHOS-ZORB comes in a specialized convenient pouch that eliminates cloudy water caused by phosphate and silicate. PHOS-ZORB removes these common nutrients and enhances the growth of hard and soft corals in saltwater. PHOS-ZORB also removes compounds that inhibit plant growth in freshwater aquariums.