
Achieve ultra-pure, laboratory-grade water for your saltwater aquarium with the AquaFX Color Indicating Cation DI Resin. This deionization resin is the final-stage purification media designed to work with reverse osmosis systems, effectively removing the last traces of Total Dissolved Solids (TDS). As a trusted, USA-manufactured solution, this cation resin helps you produce 0 TDS water, which is essential for preventing algae outbreaks and maintaining a stable, healthy environment for sensitive coral and marine life.
This high-capacity resin features a distinct color-changing property, transitioning from a vibrant purple to amber as it becomes exhausted, providing a clear visual cue for replacement. It is a hydrogen-charged, gel-type resin in a spherical bead form with a sulfonic acid functional group. When used in conjunction with anion and mixed-bed resins, it targets and removes a wide spectrum of contaminants including phosphates, silicates, nitrates, and various metals, ensuring the highest purity water for your reef tank.
This 1 cubic foot bulk refill is the perfect choice for advanced hobbyists, aquarium maintenance professionals, and local fish stores that require a large and consistent supply of purified water. By purchasing in bulk, users can ensure they always have fresh DI resin on hand for timely change-outs, which is critical for protecting delicate inhabitants from the harmful impurities found in tap water. It provides an economical and reliable method for maintaining pristine water quality in any reef system.
| Resin Color | Purple |
| Polymer Type | Gel |
| Physical Form | Spherical Beads |
| Total capacity | > 1.8 meq/mL (H Form) |
| Water Retention | 47 to 56 percent (H Form) |
| Functional Group | Sulfonic Acid |
| Polymer Structure | Styrene/DVB |
| Minimum Sphericity | 85 percent |
| Maximum Fines Content | 1 percent (less than 50 Mesh) |
| Uniformity Coefficient | 1.6 (Approximate) |
| Ionic Form (as shipped) | Hydrogen |
| Screen Size Distribution | 16 to 50 (U.S. Mesh) |
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AquaFX Cation DI Resin CC Refill 1 cu. ft.
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- Yellow tang — Scientific name: Zebrasoma flavescens · Family: Acanthuridae source
- Regal blue tang — Scientific name: Paracanthurus hepatus · Family: Acanthuridae source
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