Phosphate Testing

[Magickiwi]

Then you got the one out of millions. Google search shows hundreds oh threads on the phosphate checkers.

[Reef Pilot]

Originally Posted by Magickiwi

Then you got the one out of millions. Google search shows hundreds oh threads on the phosphate checkers.

Well, if you were local, I would invite you over and show how I do it, and test yours against mine. I did that with another local canreefer, who was not sure whether his was reading correctly. But once shown my methods, his too, had the same consistent readings.

It is easy to screw up, so not surprised that some people may have some trouble with it (and I have done it, too). But I also know that many are happy with it, so obviously they know how to use it properly.

[wreck]

Originally Posted by Reef Pilot

Well, if you were local, I would invite you over and show how I do it, and test yours against mine. I did that with another local canreefer, who was not sure whether his was reading correctly. But once shown my methods, his too, had the same consistent readings.

It is easy to screw up, so not surprised that some people may have some trouble with it (and I have done it, too). But I also know that many are happy with it, so obviously they know how to use it properly.

You coukd always make a how to video :d

[Reef Pilot]

Originally Posted by wreck

You coukd always make a how to video :d

Well, I've already described it, which should work for most people. Not really all that difficult....

But if you want videos, BRS has made a couple. First one is about phosphates in general and how to test for them. The second one is about choosing the right test kit, and shows how to use them. The Hanna phosphate checker part is near the end of that one. The only diff with my method is that I swirl for close to 3 min, not 30 sec to be sure all the powder gets dissolved.
http://www.bulkreefsupply.com/video/...ing-phosphate/

http://www.bulkreefsupply.com/video/...rium-test-kit/

[wreck]

Originally Posted by Reef Pilot

Well, I've already described it, which should work for most people. Not really all that difficult....

But if you want videos, BRS has made a couple. First one is about phosphates in general and how to test for them. The second one is about choosing the right test kit, and shows how to use them. The Hanna phosphate checker part is near the end of that one. The only diff with my method is that I swirl for close to 3 min, not 30 sec to be sure all the powder gets dissolved.
http://www.bulkreefsupply.com/video/...ing-phosphate/

http://www.bulkreefsupply.com/video/...rium-test-kit/

Very true ty for the links!