Quick test to determine the phosphate content in fresh and marine water aquariums and ponds:
Determines the phosphate value for perfect plant growth or possible cause of algae growth in freshwater/marine water & ponds
Laboratory comparator system to compensate the inherent water colour: fill glass vials with sample water, add reagents to a vial, place vials in holder, read values off colour chart
Use: when setting up a new freshwater or marine aquarium: once a week. With algae problems and for checking tap water
You will find detailed information and troubleshooting tips about water analysis on the JBL website in Essentials/Aquarium or Pond
Package contents: 1 test kit for approx. 50 measurements, incl. 3 reagents (2x reagent 2), 2 glass vials with screw caps, syringe, dosing spoon, comparator block and colour scale. Reagent refill separately available
Healthy aquarium/healthy pond with conditions close to nature The right water values depend on the fish stock and the plants in the aquarium/pond. Even if the water looks clear it can be contaminated. With bad values diseases or algae can appear in the aquarium/pond. To maintain a healthy aquarium/pond with conditions close to nature it is important to check and adapt the water values regularly.
For each water analysis JBL provides water tests in the form of quick tests or colour change tests. These determine a certain value or several values in one go. With these water tests you can recognise algae problems and negative nitrate, nitrite, potassium, magnesium values etc.
Why test? In an aquarium, phosphate primarily enters the water as a result of the digestive processes of the fish or in the form of food remains. In ponds, phosphate primarily enters the water as a result of leaves and dying pond plants/algae. If conditions are unfavourable, the phosphate levels may reach values that are sometimes 100 times higher, and more, than natural levels. Undesirable algae will then multiply exponentially as an inevitable consequence.
Recommended phosphate values: Freshwater aquarium (community aquarium): 0-0.4 mg/l Lake Malawi/Lake Tanganyika aquarium: 0-0.4 mg/l Plant aquarium with few fish (aquascaping): 0.1-1.5 mg/l Marine aquarium: 0-0.1 mg/l Pond: <0.05 mg/l
Attention! Danger!
H302: Harmful if swallowed. H314: Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. H318: Causes serious eye damage. H335: May cause respiratory irritation.
P101: If medical advice is needed, have product container or label at hand. P102: Keep out of reach of children. P303+P361+P353: IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water [or shower]. P305+P351+P338: IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. P501a: Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local regulations.
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