For lake management professionals, the chemistry behind phosphorus mitigation is the difference between temporary relief and long-term water quality.

When addressing phosphorus loading, many managers turn to calcium-based products like lime, calcium carbonate, or calcium silicate to bind excess nutrients. These compounds work through adsorption—phosphorus adheres to the mineral surface like a magnet.

But here’s the problem:

🌀 The bond is weak.
Redox fluctuations, pH swings, or physical disturbances (like dredging or wave action) can easily release that phosphorus back into the water column.

🕒 This leads to re-treatment cycles—increasing seasonal workload, material costs, and long-term budget strain.

SeDox Max & SchlixX Plus: A Smarter Chemistry

SeDox Max and SchlixX Plus break the cycle by transforming phosphorus into something new. Their advanced formulation reacts with phosphorus to form hydroxyapatite (Ca₅(PO₄)₃OH)—an ultra-stable mineral also found in human bones and teeth.

💡 Why hydroxyapatite?
Because once phosphorus is converted into this crystalline structure, it’s not just stuck—it’s permanently mineralized. That means no release during redox changes, no rebound with sediment disruption, and no seasonal reappearance.

Why It Matters for Lake Managers

✅ Permanent Phosphorus Removal
No re-release. No rebound blooms. Just reliable, long-term nutrient control.

✅ Improved Sediment Health
The calcium-peroxide core releases oxygen directly into the sediment, fueling beneficial microbes and reversing low-oxygen zones.

✅ Lower Lifetime Costs
Fewer treatments = less product, less labor, and more value for your clients.

✅ Healthier Ecosystems
Stabilizing phosphorus while supporting oxygen levels promotes clear water, balanced benthic life, and higher overall system resilience.

The Bottom Line

SeDox Max and SchlixX Plus offer more than phosphorus control—they create lasting change at the sediment level. By converting reactive phosphorus into hydroxyapatite and delivering oxygen where it’s needed most, they empower lake managers to deliver real, measurable water quality improvements with long-term confidence.