The Fluval Tri-Ex Cartridge is for use with the Fluval G3 Advanced Filtration System and combines the binding power of Fluval G Phosphate, nitrate and carbon for an all in one waste management solution for fresh water aquariums. With the continued use of Tri-Ex, nitrates, phosphates and organic pollutants remain under control; the cartridge binds over 5000 mg (or more than 15 mg/L in a 300 L aquarium) of nitrate and over 600 mg (or more than 2 mg/L in a 300 L aquarium) of phosphate. The specialized mesh size of the carbon component maximizes the surface to volume ration for optimized performance.