{"product_id":"aqua-clean-3dfilter-media-po4","title":"Aqua Clean - 3DFilter Media - PO4","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"253\" data-end=\"702\"\u003eAqua Clean PO4 3D Filter Media is an advanced phosphate-removal and biological filtration media designed to rapidly reduce phosphate levels while supporting a healthy nitrogen cycle. 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