{"product_id":"salifert-phosphate-test-kit","title":"Salifert Phosphate Test Kit","description":"Phosphate testing and removal\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePhosphate has several negative effects if present in a too high concentration. First of all undesirable algae growth might result. Making an aquarium an unpleasant sight.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePhosphate also blocks or retards the growth of corals and calcareous algae.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eOne of the scientific studies shows that a phosphate concentration higher than 0.05 mg\/L decreases the growth of calcareous algae by 90%!\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWashing fish food, which is a rich source for phosphates in a sieve after thawing reduces the input of phosphate tremendously. Also avoiding use of phosphate-rich low-grade activated carbon helps keep phosphate levels as low as possible. Checking the activated carbon for phosphate prior to use is therefore highly recommended.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eElevated concentrations of phosphate can be removed by using the liquid Phosphate-Eliminator or the highly effective granular Phosphate-Killer. Both also decrease silicate and organics content and adsorb toxic heavy metals.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eConclusion: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSince phosphate can have major consequences when present in a concentration above 0.05 mg\/L a test kit should be able in detecting even lower concentrations\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe Salifert phosphate test already detects, within seconds, 0.015 mg\/L of phosphate. This makes phosphate measurement highly reliable and informative allowing timely measures to be taken. The kit can perform approx. 50 measurements.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e","brand":"Salifert","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42235363950832,"sku":"SalifertPhosphate","price":23.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0609\/7482\/5712\/products\/Salifert_Phosphate.jpg?v=1640761694","url":"https:\/\/www.saltwaterprosreef.ca\/products\/salifert-phosphate-test-kit","provider":"Saltwater Pros Inc.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}