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[tsed9132]

What is the difference of high range ph and Phosphate. Someone please help.

 

[drew300]

What is the difference of high range ph and Phosphate. Someone please help.

Ph and phosphate are different things. From what I know in this hobby we measure ph to see if our water is too acidic or basic. Ph measures from 0-14. 7 is neutral. Anything below that is acidic and anything above that is alkaline. Phosphate from what I understand is something that can cause unwanted algae growth. Phosphate (I think) is a waste product from living things in fish tanks. I hope this is what you wanted to know. And if I'm wrong someone please let me know

 

[Funken_A]

PH is acid alkalinity levels. 7.0 is neutral. Lower is acid higher is considered alkaline.

Phosphates are a by product of waste but are also a beneficial compound necessary for plant growth.