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Because phosphate may have significant consequences above 0.05 mg\/L, a test kit that can detect lower concentrations is valuable for informative routine water testing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow to Use\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse the test kit to check phosphate concentrations in marine aquarium water.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMonitor phosphate regularly to identify elevated levels and take appropriate measures where needed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCheck activated carbon for phosphate before use, particularly when aiming to keep phosphate levels as low as possible.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSuitable For\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMarine aquariums.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReef aquariums with corals.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMarine systems containing calcareous algae.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAquarists monitoring undesirable algae growth and phosphate input.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTest type: phosphate marine water test kit.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDetection level: 0.015 mg\/L phosphate.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDetection time: within seconds.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApproximate number of measurements: 50.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat's Included\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSalifert Phosphate Marine Test Kit for approximately 50 phosphate measurements.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat does the Salifert Phosphate Marine Test Kit measure?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt measures phosphate concentrations in marine aquarium water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow low a phosphate level can this Salifert test detect?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe test detects phosphate concentrations as low as 0.015 mg\/L, with results detected within seconds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy should phosphate be monitored in a reef aquarium?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHigh phosphate concentrations may lead to undesirable algae growth and can block or retard the growth of corals and calcareous algae.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat phosphate level is associated with reduced calcareous algae growth?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA referenced scientific study found that phosphate concentrations higher than 0.05 mg\/L decrease calcareous algae growth by 90%.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow can phosphate input from frozen fish food be reduced?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWashing thawed fish food in a sieve can reduce the phosphate introduced from food, which is a rich phosphate source.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow many tests can the kit perform?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Salifert Phosphate Marine Test Kit can perform approximately 50 measurements.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Salifert","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50699023810779,"sku":null,"price":425.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0847\/9483\/5163\/files\/salifert-phosphate-marine-test-kit-60-tests-aquarium-health.webp?v=1792062579"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0847\/9483\/5163\/collections\/Salifert-Logo.webp?v=1792668403","url":"https:\/\/premiumaquatics.co.za\/collections\/salifert.oembed","provider":"Premium Aquatics ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}