{"product_id":"fritz-phosphate-po4-test-kit-150-treats","title":"Fritz Phosphate (PO4) Test Kit - 150 Treats","description":"\u003ch1\u003eFritz Phosphate (PO4) Test Kit - 150 Treats\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEasy to Read Instructions\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEssential for a Healthy Tank\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAccurate in both Fresh and Saltwater\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExcess nutrients can lead to poor water quality very quickly. If not controlled, phosphate (PO4)\u003cbr\u003ecan rapidly build up in aquariums from fish waste and uneaten food, decomposing algae and other organic matter, and aquarium supplements and tap water that contain phosphate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePhosphate is important to the aquarium in many ways, but when it accumulates too rapidly it can contribute to undesirable algae blooms. In saltwater systems, high phosphate can also affect the calcium and magnesium levels, inhibiting proper coral growth. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eConversely, too low phosphate can limit nitrifying bacteria’s ability to convert nitrite to nitrate. Phosphate is also necessary for aquatic plants to photosynthesize. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDosage \/ Instructions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1 kit 150 tests\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo remove childproof safety cap, push down while turning.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFill a clean test tube with 5 ml of water to be tested (to the line on the tube).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdd 6 drops from Phosphate Test Solution Bottle #1, holding dropper bottle upside down in a completely vertical position to ensure uniformity of drops added to the water sample.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCap the test tube and gently shake several times to mix solution. Attention! Always use the cap. Avoid skin contact as this may affect the test results.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdd 6 drops from Phosphate Test Solution Bottle #2, holding dropper bottle upside down in a completely vertical position to ensure uniformity of drops to the water sample.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCap the test tube and shake for one 5 seconds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWait three minutes for the color to develop.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRead the test results by matching the color of the solution against those on the Phosphate Test Color Chart.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e","brand":"Fritz","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45881366413546,"sku":"19498","price":36.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0854\/0866\/files\/Fritz-Phosphate-Test-Kit.jpg?v=1773281285","url":"https:\/\/www.aquaristiconline.com.au\/products\/fritz-phosphate-po4-test-kit-150-treats","provider":"Aquaristic Online","version":"1.0","type":"link"}