Hanna ULR Phosphate Checker?

[Gary Ellis]

What is an acceptable range for the Hanna phosphate ULR checker? I know 0.01 to 0.05 is acceptable for the regular checker but what about the ULR checker?

 

[lapin]

I think most tanks are run between 0.05 and 0.1 ppm
Here is a chart to help you convert ppb to ppm

http://www.pny.se/aquarium/

 

[NowGlazeIT]

I know 0.01 to 0.05 is acceptable for the regular checker but what about the ULR checker?

.01 and .05 are from the ULR checker

 

[NowGlazeIT]

I shoot for .03-.09

 

[Reef.]

What is an acceptable range for the Hanna phosphate ULR checker? I know 0.01 to 0.05 is acceptable for the regular checker but what about the ULR checker?

I don't understand your question?

Whichever checker you use you should be aiming for the same lvl of PO4 in your tank, just that the ultra low range will give you a more accurate result...not sure if that was your question.

 

[Gary Ellis]

I don't understand your question?

Whichever checker you use you should be aiming for the same lvl of PO4 in your tank, just that the ultra low range will give you a more accurate result...not sure if that was your question.

Yes and Thank You. Why do they even bother with the regular checker if the ULR checker is more accurate?

 

[Reef.]

Yes and Thank You. Why do they even bother with the regular checker if the ULR checker is more accurate?

I missed out the the regular checker goes up higher, so is therefore less accurate across the full range, also some people, I don't know who like to go above .1 with PO4, I guess it's useful for beginners as well, if their PO4 gets out of control they know where it's at above .1, but for most people the ULR is the one to get.