Red sea phosphate test kit

RSM130D · 09/28/2014, 06:07 PM

Could someone please tell me how to do a high range test using the Red sea
phosphate test kit,Step by step as I do not understand the instructions

Thank You.

rjallen · 09/28/2014, 09:48 PM

I am not home right now but I think the normal amount of tank water to be tested is 16ml of tank water. For high range NO3, you must dilute the vial with RODI water. 1ml of tank water + 15ml of RODI. Compare the colors using the wheel. Values for regular test are in the left column. Values for high range are on the right. High range has a range between 4ppm of NO3 to 160ppm.

I normally use a Hanna Checker for Phosphate. I THINK the principal is the same except you use a total of 17ml of tank water. In this case, you use 2ml of tank water + 15ml of RODI. The High Range values, like above, are found on the plastic instruction card but I cannot remember the values.

Both tests give you a choice of NO3 or PO4 or Total Nitrogen or total Phosphate.

Hope the above helps & sorry no one replied before.

RJA

RSM130D · 09/29/2014, 06:16 PM

Thank You

inetmug · 09/29/2014, 06:22 PM

the RS instructions are not that easy for a beginner, or even a novice. I had to ask this groupd a lot of questions to get it right.

cherubfish pair · 09/29/2014, 09:08 PM

The Hanna Check is less accurate and just as many steps. Also twice the money.

09/28/2014, 06:07 PM	#1
RSM130D Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Posts: 14	Red sea phosphate test kit Could someone please tell me how to do a high range test using the Red sea phosphate test kit,Step by step as I do not understand the instructions Thank You.

09/28/2014, 09:48 PM	#2
rjallen Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Troy,Montana Posts: 440	I am not home right now but I think the normal amount of tank water to be tested is 16ml of tank water. For high range NO3, you must dilute the vial with RODI water. 1ml of tank water + 15ml of RODI. Compare the colors using the wheel. Values for regular test are in the left column. Values for high range are on the right. High range has a range between 4ppm of NO3 to 160ppm. I normally use a Hanna Checker for Phosphate. I THINK the principal is the same except you use a total of 17ml of tank water. In this case, you use 2ml of tank water + 15ml of RODI. The High Range values, like above, are found on the plastic instruction card but I cannot remember the values. Both tests give you a choice of NO3 or PO4 or Total Nitrogen or total Phosphate. Hope the above helps & sorry no one replied before. RJA __________________ RJ 120 Reef, 40 Sump, Vectra M1 Return Pump, Vertex 180i Skimmer, 2 WP-40 controllable circulation pumps, BRS GFO Reactor, Avast Biopellet Reactor, Apex Controller, 2 part dosing, Dual Carbon/ Purige Current Tank Info: 120 Gal. Mixed Reef Last edited by rjallen; 09/28/2014 at 09:56 PM.

09/29/2014, 06:22 PM	#4
inetmug Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Posts: 693	the RS instructions are not that easy for a beginner, or even a novice. I had to ask this groupd a lot of questions to get it right. __________________ -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 250G Acrylic, 40G sump, Dolphin Amp Master 4750, Predator Skimmer, BuildMyLed 20k XB, , ATO,

09/29/2014, 09:08 PM	#5
cherubfish pair Registered Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Libby, Montana Posts: 7,061 Blog Entries: 1	The Hanna Check is less accurate and just as many steps. Also twice the money. __________________ pairo chero Thanks for looking at my build thread and subscribe to it if you already haven't yet! Current Tank Info: thirty rimless

09/29/2014, 06:16 PM	#3
RSM130D Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Posts: 14	Thank You