JBL - ProAquaTest PO4 Phosphate Sensitive refill

• Determination of phosphate levels for optimal plant growth or to find the origin of algae in seawater, freshwater and ponds.
• Comparative laboratory system to compensate for the inherent color of the water: fill the test tubes with water to be tested, add the reagents to a test tube, place the test tubes in the support block, note the values on the color chart.
• Use: new freshwater/seawater tank: once a week. And in case of green algae or tap water control.
• On the JBL/Thèmes/Aquarium or Bassin website, you will find detailed information on water analyzes and troubleshooting
• Included in delivery: 1 test set for approx. 50 measurements, 2 reagents, 2 glass test tubes with screw cap, syringe, scoop, comparator and color chart. Reagent refills available separately.

Healthy pond or aquarium and living conditions close to nature

The correct water parameters in the aquarium/pond depend on the fish population and the plants present. Even if the water looks clear, it can be polluted. If the parameters are wrong, diseases or algae can develop in the aquarium or pond. To have a healthy pond or aquarium with conditions close to the natural environment, it is important to regularly check and adapt the water parameters.

For every water analysis, JBL offers quick tests or color tests. These tests calculate a specific parameter or several parameters at the same time. They identify algae problems and negative parameters of nitrates, nitrites, potassium, magnesium, etc.

Why test?

In the aquarium, phosphates enter the water mainly through the digestive processes of fish and through food residues falling into the water. In ponds, phosphates arrive in the water mainly with the foliage and the plants or algae which wither. If the circumstances are unfavourable, the phosphate levels that are reached can be 100 times higher, or even more, than the natural levels. The inevitable consequence will be an almost explosive proliferation of unwanted algae.

Recommended phosphate content

• Freshwater aquarium (community): 0-0.4 mg/l Malawi-Tanganyika aquarium: 0-0.4 mg/l
• Planted tank with few fish (aquascaping): 0.1-1.5 mg/l Saltwater aquarium: 0-0.1 mg/l
• Basin: <0.05 mg/l