{"product_id":"fritz-phosphate-test-kit","title":"Fritz Phosphate Test Kit","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"uk-width-2-3@m uk-first-column\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"uk-padding-large-bottom uk-padding-large@m uk-padding-remove-horizontal\"\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eFritz Liquid Test Kits - Phosphate\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"uk-margin-small-top uk-margin-medium-top@m uk-margin-large-left@m tm-hide-when-sticky\"\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"uk-list uk-list-bullet\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEast to Read Instructions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEssential for a Healthy Tank\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAccurate in both Fresh and Saltwater\n\u003cdiv id=\"about\" class=\"uk-card uk-card-large uk-card-default uk-margin-large-top uk-border-top-large-teal uk-box-shadow-small\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"uk-card-body\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"uk-heading-body tm-product-accordion-heading\"\u003eAbout \u003cspan class=\"uk-visible@m\"\u003eFritz Liquid Test Kits - Phosphate\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tm-product-accordion-content\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExcess nutrients can lead to poor water quality very quickly. If not controlled, phosphate (PO4) can 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. Phosphate 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. Conversely, 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\u003cdiv id=\"directions\" class=\"uk-card uk-card-large uk-card-default uk-margin-large-top uk-border-top-large-teal uk-box-shadow-small\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"uk-card-body\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"uk-heading-body tm-product-accordion-heading\"\u003eDirections \u0026amp; Dosage\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tm-product-accordion-content\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo remove childproof safety cap, push down while turning.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFill a clean test tube with 5 ml of water to be tested (to the line on the tube).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\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\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\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\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\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\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCap the test tube and shake for 5 seconds.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWait three minutes for the color to develop.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRead the test results by matching the color of the solution against those on the Phosphate Test Color Chart.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCorrective Actions:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo reduce phosphate, perform partial water changes and use MaxOut, or MaxOut Pro all-in-one filter media products, or FritzZyme 360\/460.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo increase phosphate, add Fritz pH Neutralizer or any high-phosphate supplement or fish food, or perform partial water changes with tap water high in phosphate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Fritz","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46399528140977,"sku":null,"price":36.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0665\/4194\/5009\/files\/Screenshot2025-11-19212833.png?v=1763551728","url":"https:\/\/bennysaquarium.com\/products\/fritz-phosphate-test-kit","provider":"Benny's Aquarium","version":"1.0","type":"link"}