{"product_id":"tropic-marin-phosphat-test-professional","title":"Tropic Marin Phosphate Test Professional","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Tropic Marin Phosphate Test Pro is a simple and quick droplet test with very high accuracy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e Information about the water test:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e Measuring range: 0.01 - 1.0 mg\/l\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e Resolution: 0.02 mg\/l\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e sufficient for 50 tests (cost: approx. 38 cents per measurement)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cstrong\u003ePhosphate - what is it?\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e Phosphate, together with nitrate, is one of the macronutrients.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eWhere does the phosphate in my aquarium come from?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e Phosphate is usually introduced through feed. But dying organisms, contaminated water, sand or rock can also lead to an increase in values. Calcium reactors that run on coral rubble are also a source of phosphate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eWhy is the determination of phosphate important?\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eHigh phosphate concentrations can lead to undesirable algae growth. They also have negative effects on the growth and color of corals. You should therefore ensure that the phosphate concentration in your reef aquarium is in the range of 0.01 - 0.05 mg\/l.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e Despite the negative aspects listed, you must not forget that phosphate or phosphorus is a vital nutrient. A long-term lack of phosphate will inevitably lead to the death of your corals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eWhy Professional? Isn't a simple test enough?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003ePhosphate is usually found in very low concentrations in seawater. In addition, the difference between a value of 0.02 mg\/l and 0.07 mg\/l phosphate is already enormous for many corals. In order to correctly record these low readings, a test with a very high level of accuracy is required. The Tropic Marin Phosphate Test Professional also contains a standard with which you can check your readings and, if necessary, correct them using a correction factor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.tropic-marin-smartinfo.com\/po4-test-professional\" class=\"btn btn-default\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eInstructions for use\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Coralaxy","offers":[{"title":"Test Set","offer_id":57383044678006,"sku":"52-006-28350","price":24.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Nachfüllpack","offer_id":57383044710774,"sku":"52-006-28351","price":13.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0679\/5345\/9454\/products\/4986.jpg?v=1710239796","url":"https:\/\/coralaxy.live\/en\/products\/tropic-marin-phosphat-test-professional","provider":"Coralaxy","version":"1.0","type":"link"}