{"product_id":"jbl-phosphate-test-kit-po4","title":"JBL Phosphate Test Kit Po4","description":"\u003cp id=\"p-rc_56f34ed4a56c2210-129\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-470\"\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-470\"\u003eJBL Phosphate Test Kit (PO4)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-470 citation-end-470\"\u003e is an essential professional-grade water analysis tool designed to accurately measure phosphate levels in freshwater and marine aquariums.\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"citation-469 citation-end-469\"\u003ePhosphate is a primary nutrient driver for unwanted algae blooms;\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e monitoring it helps beginner aquarists maintain a pristine, balanced ecosystem. \u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eShort Description \u0026amp; Highlights\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp id=\"p-rc_56f34ed4a56c2210-130\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-468 citation-end-468\"\u003eThe JBL PO4 Test Kit features a high-sensitivity laboratory comparator system that offsets inherent water coloration (such as from driftwood or root extracts) to deliver crystal-clear reading accuracy.\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"citation-467 citation-end-467\"\u003eProviding approximately 50 precise measurements, it helps beginners quickly identify hidden pollution sources before minor imbalances turn into major algae outbreaks.\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eKey Product Highlights:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeature\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetails\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eProduct Name\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJBL ProAquaTest PO4 Phosphate Sensitive\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eTest Type\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLiquid \u0026amp; Powder Reagent Colorimetric Test\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eApplication\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFreshwater Aquariums, Marine Aquariums, and Ponds\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eMeasurement Range\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e0.02 to 1.8 mg\/l (ppm) PO4\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eCapacity\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eApprox. 50 Tests\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eIn-Box Inclusions\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReagents, Glass Cuvettes, Comparator Block, Syringe, Spoon, Color Scale\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003ePrimary Function\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlgae prevention and optimal plant\/coral nutrient tracking\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDetailed Beginner Guide \u0026amp; Usage\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp id=\"p-rc_56f34ed4a56c2210-131\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e1. Why Test for Phosphate?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp id=\"p-rc_56f34ed4a56c2210-131\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-466 citation-end-466\"\u003eIn an aquarium, phosphate enters primarily through fish waste, uneaten fish food, and tap water.\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e While plants need small amounts of phosphate to grow, excess levels (often above 0.1 to 0.4 mg\/l in freshwater) act as a potent fertilizer for nuisance hair and green algae. Regular testing keeps these parameters transparent. \u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e2. How to Use the Comparator System\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp id=\"p-rc_56f34ed4a56c2210-132\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-465 citation-end-465\"\u003eRinse the enclosed glass vials thoroughly with the aquarium water you intend to test.\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFill both vials with 5 ml of sample water using the provided syringe.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp id=\"p-rc_56f34ed4a56c2210-133\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-464 citation-end-464\"\u003eAdd the specified liquid and powder reagents to one of the vials following the manual instructions.\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp id=\"p-rc_56f34ed4a56c2210-134\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-463 citation-end-463\"\u003ePlace both vials into the plastic comparator block—putting the blank sample on one side compensates for any native yellow\/brown discoloration in your tank water.\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp id=\"p-rc_56f34ed4a56c2210-135\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-462 citation-end-462\"\u003eSlide the block over the color chart until the colors match, then read your exact PO4 value.\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e3. Recommended Target Values\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor standard freshwater community tanks, aim to keep phosphate levels between 0.02 and 0.4 mg\/l. For heavily planted aquascapes, slightly higher ranges can be tolerated if balanced with adequate carbon dioxide and macro-nutrients.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"JBL","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57204995621204,"sku":"2412700","price":20.87,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1052\/5828\/7444\/files\/JBLPhosphateTestKitPo4.jpg?v=1789763865","url":"https:\/\/www.tropicalmarineaquatic.com\/products\/jbl-phosphate-test-kit-po4","provider":"Tropical Marine Aquatic","version":"1.0","type":"link"}