Phosphate Salifert

The phosphates, if present in too high concentrations, have many negative effects for the balance of your tanks first of all can grow harmful algae that give your aquarium a little pleasant appearance. Phosphates also block or reduce the growth of corals and calcareous algae. A scientific study has shown that a concentration of fophates greater than 0.05 mg/l decreases the growth of calcareous algae by 90%! Avoid using phosphate-rich active coal helps maintain their lowest level possible. As well as avoid overheating animals. Testing activated charcoal to verify its contents before using it is advisable

Although phosphates have a greater negative impact if they are present in concentrations greater than 0.05 mg/l a test must be able to detect firm concentrations lower than these elements. The phosphate test Salifert in a few seconds, 0.015 mg/l. This feature makes it more reliable and useful.

The package is enough for approx.50 measurements

Operating instructions

a)Verse 10 ml. Water in the container helping you with the syringe
b) Add 4 drops of PO4-1 reagent and shake gently for ten seconds.
c)Add a PO4-2 powder reagent scoop and gently shake for another 20 seconds
d)Put the test tube open on the colorimetric scale in a white area and compare the colors. From this you will detect the concentration of phosphates.

The values are in phosphate ppm. If you prefer phosphate-phosphorus ppm, divide the values obtained by 3 and use the table shown on the instructions.
If you need a higher sensitivity, double the volume of the water sample and reagents. The values obtained must be divided by two.