Continual Phosphate Problem - Page 3 - Aquarium Advice

MsBeanCtr · 01-18-2008, 06:23 PM

Ah, the verdict is in.....went to the lfs and had them test my tank water. They came up with .025 mg/l.....which is certainly a far cry from 1.0 mg/l. Obviously my test kits are dorked up. They are both going in the garbage right now!!

I ordered the tds meter too.

Wow, thank you all very much for your help.

Biggen · 01-18-2008, 08:24 PM

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Originally Posted by MsBeanCtr

Ah, the verdict is in.....went to the lfs and had them test my tank water. They came up with .025 mg/l.....which is certainly a far cry from 1.0 mg/l. Obviously my test kits are dorked up. They are both going in the garbage right now!!

I ordered the tds meter too.

Wow, thank you all very much for your help.

Glad you got it figured out. Not sure what test kits you are using but if you want the very best, go with Salifert test kits. Most LFS don't stock them (they stock the Aquarium Pharm. garbage kits) so you will probably need to order them online. They are all I use.

austinsdad · 01-18-2008, 10:31 PM

Got a sump? Rowa Phos bag or something in the meantime?

**lando** · 01-19-2008, 10:46 AM

One more vote for Salifert here. They are great kits. Glad to hear the issue is on the way to being solved.

MsBeanCtr · 01-19-2008, 07:36 PM

I was using the instant ocean test kits. I've got to use my gift card to Thatfishplace so I'll order the Salifert test kits.

Thanks again folks!

01-18-2008, 06:23 PM	#21
MsBeanCtr Aquarium Advice FINatic Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Washington State Posts: 650 Images: 9	Ah, the verdict is in.....went to the lfs and had them test my tank water. They came up with .025 mg/l.....which is certainly a far cry from 1.0 mg/l. Obviously my test kits are dorked up. They are both going in the garbage right now!! I ordered the tds meter too. Wow, thank you all very much for your help. __________________ If you can't run with the big dogs - stay on the porch! *Adopt a retired greyhound *

01-18-2008, 10:31 PM	#23
austinsdad Aquarium Advice Addict Community Mentor Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Clinton, Maryland Posts: 3,992 Images: 12	Got a sump? Rowa Phos bag or something in the meantime? __________________ -Ray- "Life may not be the party we hoped for but while we are here we might as well dance!"

01-19-2008, 10:46 AM	#24
lando Aquarium Advice Addict Community Moderator Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Savage, MN Posts: 7,654 Images: 46	One more vote for Salifert here. They are great kits. Glad to hear the issue is on the way to being solved. __________________ Some people are like slinkies...they serve no real purpose yet can still bring a smile to your face when you push them down the stairs! Have a great day! Brian

01-19-2008, 07:36 PM	#25
MsBeanCtr Aquarium Advice FINatic Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Washington State Posts: 650 Images: 9	I was using the instant ocean test kits. I've got to use my gift card to Thatfishplace so I'll order the Salifert test kits. Thanks again folks! __________________ If you can't run with the big dogs - stay on the porch! *Adopt a retired greyhound *

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