Red Sea?s Phosphate Pro test kit is an advanced colorimetric test with comparator, measuring the level of Phosphate in your reef aquarium to an exceptionally high resolution of 0.014ppm P-PO4.
This test kit, used in conjunction with Nitrate Pro Test Kit , enables accurate dosing or Red Sea?s X Nitrate and Phosphate Remover (NO3:PO4-X),
What is Phosphate (P-PO4)?
In nature a true Phosphorus cycle exists. Phosphate is an important plant fertilizer that stimulates plant growth at very low concentrations. The Phosphate level in unpolluted natural waters is always very low, and Plants use so much that there is always a demand for it.
Phosphate In The Aquarium:
In the aquarium, the fish density is much higher than in nature. In most aquariums the plant growth is insufficient to use up all the Phosphate that is added with feeding, therefore it accumulates in the water. This leads to several undesirable effects, in particular blue, green and hair algae find favorable conditions and grow very fast. Marine invertebrates like corals may loose their zooxanthellae, (tiny brown algae that live in the tissue of invertebrates leading to degeneration and eventually to the death of these sensitive animals.
Phosphate Pro Comes Complete With:
- A durable plastic housing,
- A durable plastic stand for test vial,
- Glass Test Vial?s,
- A 10ml syringe,
- High resolution colorimetric comparator test (color chart),
- High resolution measurement of Phosphate testing liquids,
- Contains up to 100 tests for Phosphate testing,
- Full in-depth instruction manual.
