JBL PO4 Phosphate Test sensitive
Quick test to determine the phosphate content in freshwater /marine water aquariums and in ponds

There are successor products for this item:
PROAQUATEST PO4 Phosphate Sensitive
  • Determination of the optimum phosphate value for ideal plant growth or of possible cause of algae in freshwater and marine water
  • Laboratory comparator system to compensate the inherent water colouring: fill glass vials with sample water, add reagents to another vial, place vials in holder, read values on colour chart
  • To use: when setting up a new freshwater aquarium: once a week. With algae problems and for checking tap water
  • Online Laboratory: free analysis and recommendations for the water values you have measured
  • Package contents: 1 quick test, Phosphate Test PO4. Contents for approx. 50 measurements. Incl. 2 reagents, 2 glass vials, with screw cap, syringe, dosing spoon, comparator block and colour scale. Refill reagents available separately
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Product information

Healthy aquarium/healthy pond with conditions close to nature
The right water values are dependent on the fish stock and the plants in the aquarium/pond. Even if the water looks clear it can be contaminated. With bad values diseases or algae can appear in the aquarium/pond. To maintain a healthy aquarium/pond with conditions close to nature it is important to check and adapt the water values regularly.

For each water analysis JBL provides water tests in the form of quick tests or colour change tests. These determine a certain value or several values in one go. With these water tests you can recognise algae problems and negative nitrate, nitrite, potassium, magnesium values etc.

Why test?
In an aquarium, phosphate primarily enters the water as a result of the digestive processes of the fish or in the form of food remains. In ponds, phosphate primarily enters the water as a result of leaves and dying pond plants/algae. If conditions are unfavourable, the phosphate levels may reach values that are sometimes 100 times higher, and more, than natural levels. Undesirable algae will then multiply exponentially as an inevitable consequence.

Recommended phosphate values:
Freshwater aquarium (community aquarium): 0-0.4 mg/l
Lake Malawi/Lake Tanganyika aquarium: 0-0.4 mg/l
Plant aquarium with few fish (aquascaping): 0.1-1.5 mg/l
Marine aquarium: 0-0.1 mg/l
Pond: <0.05 mg/l.

You can analyse your measured water values in the JBL Online Laboratory free of charge and receive recommendations.

Details
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JBL PO4 Phosphate sensitive Test Set

Art. no.:
2540800
EAN Code:
4014162254085
Content:
50 tests
Volume packaging:
0.8 l
Gross weight:
178 g
Net weight:
149 g
Weight factor:
1000
Packaging dimensions (l/h/w):
43/175/106 mm

Properties

Animal species: Arowana, Axolotl, Barbels, Bettas, Bichirs/reedfish, Blowfish, Catfish, Cichlids (South America), Corals, Crayfish, Danions, Discus, Dwarf shrimps, Flowerhorn, Gobies, Goldfish, Gouramis, Guppy, Juvenile fish, Killifish, Livebearers, Loaches, Mussels, Panchaxes, Rainbowfish, Snails, Spiny eels, Terrapins, Tetra, Tropical terrapin, Veiltails, Water turtles, freshwater butterflyfish
Animal size: For all animal sizes
Animal age group: All aquarium fish
Volume habitat: 50 tests
Material: Reagent 1: ascorbic acid, sodium chloride. Reagent 2: sulphuric acid, ammonium molybdate, purified water
Colour: white / transparent
Dosage: Leave one small measuring spoon reagent 1 and 10 drops reagent 2 to stand for 10 minutes

Electronic label / illuminant

Mercury: No
Dimmable: No
This product is unfortunately no longer available

JBL PO4 Phosphate sensitive Reagent

Art. no.:
2540900
EAN Code:
4014162254092
Content:
refill
Volume packaging:
0.45 l
Gross weight:
65 g
Net weight:
30 g
Weight factor:
1000
Packaging dimensions (l/h/w):
30/140/107 mm

Properties

Animal species: Arowana, Axolotl, Barbels, Bettas, Bichirs/reedfish, Blowfish, Catfish, Cichlids (South America), Corals, Crayfish, Danions, Discus, Dwarf shrimps, Flowerhorn, Gobies, Goldfish, Gouramis, Guppy, Juvenile fish, Killifish, Livebearers, Loaches, Mussels, Panchaxes, Rainbowfish, Snails, Spiny eels, Terrapins, Tetra, Tropical terrapin, Veiltails, Water turtles, freshwater butterflyfish
Animal size: For all animal sizes
Animal age group: All aquarium fish
Volume habitat: 50 tests
Material: Reagent 1: ascorbic acid, sodium chloride. Reagent 2: sulphuric acid, ammonium molybdate, purified water
Colour: white / transparent
Dosage: Leave one small measuring spoon reagent 1 and 10 drops reagent 2 to stand for 10 minutes

Electronic label / illuminant

Mercury: No
Dimmable: No
FAQ
Where can I find the record sheets for the documentation of my water analysis?

Have you lost your record sheets, already filled them all in or do you need them in another language?
With the following links you can quickly and easily print out your new record sheets with recommendations for the individual parameters at home and document the water analyses.
deutsch: https://www.jbl.de/?lang=de&mod=files&func=show&id=11164
English: https://www.jbl.de/?lang=en&mod=files&func=show&id=11164
französisch: https://www.jbl.de/?lang=fr&mod=files&func=show&id=11164
niederländisch: https://www.jbl.de/?lang=nl&mod=files&func=show&id=11164

I have lost my colour chart. Can I download the colour chart for the test?

The colour cards are not available for download on the JBL website. The absolutely accurate colour reproduction that is required can only be achieved using a printer which can be re-calibrated before each printout. Most privately used printers are not accurate enough for this.

You will find the colour chart bundle as a spare part on the respective product page and in the spare parts shop under: https://www.jbl.de/en/products/detail/8732/jbl-proaquatest-assortiment-color-chart

Which of the three scales on the colour cards symbolize of the water tests saltwater, freshwater and garden pond ?

koi carp = garden pond
angel fish = saltwater
discus = freshwater

The instructions point out that the comparator block should be used to compare the colours. Can this be done without the comparator block as well ? Or is there a factor from this comparison that is required for the measurement ?

The colour charts are intended to be used with the comparator block. In addition, when the comparator block is used with the blank water sample, this compensates the inherent water colour.

Therefore, if the comparator block is not used, there will most likely be deviations in the readings.

Why does the JBL Phosphat Test sensitive contain such a small amount of Reagent 1 ?

Only a small measuring spoon (the narrow end of the enclosed double spoon) of Reagent 1 is required.

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P103: Read label before use.
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