Aquarium Pharm Phosphate Test Kit FW/SW

• Freshwater and Saltwater Phosphate Test Kit
• Reads 0 to 10 mg/L or ppm
• 150 Tests

Fast, Easy and Accurate Testing
Phosphate enters the aquarium from fish and invertebrate waste and decaying organic matter, such as dead algae and uneaten fish food. Water treatment facilities may add phosphate to tap water to prevent pipe corrosion and reduce concentrations of heavy metals in drinking water.

Unnecessary phosphate may cause an undesirable cloud or tint in aquarium water. In saltwater aquariums, phosphate precipitates dissolved calcium (Ca2+) and magnesium (Mg2+) ions, inhibiting the growth of hard corals and other reef-building organisms.

Use this kit to verify safe phosphate levels of 0 ppm for saltwater aquariums and up to 0.5 ppm for freshwater planted aquariums.