Api phosphate test help

[stE26wy14]

What level is this at?

 

[Idech]

I would say between 1 and 2 but closer to 2 than 1.

 

[Spare time]

You need a more precise phosphate test.

 

[PapaFishRocks]

Here is the best process for using API test kits.

Step 1. Walk to trash can

Step 2. Throw it in the trash.

Ok, I’m just messing with you. LOL

Seriously tho, look on Matketplace for a Hannah Phosphate ULR checker. They are great.

 

[stE26wy14]

Here is the best process for using API test kits.

Step 1. Walk to trash can

Step 2. Throw it in the trash.

Ok, I’m just messing with you. LOL

Seriously tho, look on Matketplace for a Hannah Phosphate ULR checker. They are great.

Ik they are, but they are too dang expensive for me
I can’t spend $60 on something I will not use much
But seriously, is this 1 or 2 ppm?

 

[jabberwock]

For my eyes, that is a 1.5. Problem with API tests is that they are subjective to color interpretation. Hannah is unbiased as long as you follow the instructions.

 

[stE26wy14]

For my eyes, that is a 1.5. Problem with API tests is that they are subjective to color interpretation. Hannah is unbiased as long as you follow the instructions.

If it’s a 1.5
No wonder so much algae
But, I’m over here with miyagi torts? Wouldn’t 1.5 kill them?

 

[jabberwock]

If it’s a 1.5
No wonder so much algae
But, I’m over here with miyagi torts? Wouldn’t 1.5 kill them?

I don't know what miyagi torts are.

 

[stE26wy14]

I don't know what miyagi torts are.

Acros

 

[Spare time]

Ik they are, but they are too dang expensive for me
I can’t spend $60 on something I will not use much
But seriously, is this 1 or 2 ppm?

Phosphate tests are something you should use often.

 

[Spare time]

The salifert phosphate test isn't too expensive and can work. Its not the easiest to read (I am colorblind though) but its more precise than api

 

[vetteguy53081]

What level is this at?

1.5 and deemed to be slightly elevated but safe yet. Best is .06 - .1

 

[stE26wy14]

The salifert phosphate test isn't too expensive and can work. Its not the easiest to read (I am colorblind though) but its more precise than api

I’ve been seeing bad reviews on that though

 

[Spare time]

I’ve been seeing bad reviews on that though

Where out of curiosity?

 

[stE26wy14]

1.5 and deemed to be slightly elevated but safe yet. Best is .06 - .1

I’ll run phosphate removing stuff aLl night and check back tomorrow

 

[stE26wy14]

Where out of curiosity?

Here
https://www.reef2reef.com/threads/whats-the-best-phosphate-checker.797801/

 

[Spare time]

I’ll run phosphate removing stuff aLl night and check back tomorrow

I wouldn't do anything until you get a better test kit.

 

[Spare time]

Here
https://www.reef2reef.com/threads/whats-the-best-phosphate-checker.797801/

Eh I use it.

 

[rtparty]

I wouldn’t make any decisions based on an API phosphate test.

Algae isn’t controlled by lowering phosphates anyway. Algae is from a lack of herbivores. Get more algae eaters and it will go away.

 

[Cichlid Dad]

I’ve been seeing bad reviews on that though

Way to many people using the salufert to be a bad system. It's acute enough to keep you in the ball park and you will know if you're at.00, .03 or .1 and definitely know if you are at .2. that is all you need.