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	reputable plant ferts
never say die Hobbyist Posts: 85 Kudos: 58 Votes: 1 Registered: 18-Jul-2004	hey i just planted my tank and i like to look at the green in my tank and i am going to heavilt plant it soon and i want to keep the plants alive and i was woundering what are some reputable plant ferts? and i cannot get a co2 because ive had bad expirence's with them.
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:41
wayneta Mega Fish Posts: 1264 Kudos: 236 Votes: 9 Registered: 12-Feb-2001	I'm curious as to why you cannot get a CO2 supplementation system. Perhaps you mean't to say 'will not'. I response to your question, I have not come across a commerical aquatic plant fertilizer that was of ill-repute. There are basically 2 types of aquatic plant fertilizer: Tablest which are inserted into the soil, and liquids which are directly added to the water column. Each has their own benefit, and one or the other (or both) is chosen based on the plants you plan to have. I've had best results using the tabs. Liquids have a tendency to promote algae growth when too much is added. Of equal, if not more important, is a suitable substrate and lighting. -Wayne
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:41
everweird Fingerling Posts: 43 Kudos: 75 Votes: 0 Registered: 12-Jul-2004	look at the seachem flourish line of ferts. if you're just starting out, look at the regular flourish as well as the flourish trace. there are a ton of different ferts that specialize in different elements, but those are good basic, comprehensive ones from my experience.
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:41
Falstaf Fish Addict Posts: 785 Kudos: 1211 Votes: 196 Registered: 12-Feb-2004	I only use Master Grow by Tropica, and nothing else, plants really love the stuff and hey i guess they DO know what they are doing
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:41
Rosko_22 Hobbyist Posts: 86 Kudos: 78 Votes: 0 Registered: 01-Jun-2004	I only use Master Grow by Tropica, and nothing else Same here, love the master grow.
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:41
jake Fish Addict Posts: 594 Kudos: 875 Votes: 2 Registered: 21-Mar-2004	"I only use Master Grow by Tropica, and nothing else" Same here, love the master grow Make that another for Tropica Mastergrow. ( for commercial products anyway). Otherwise, Plantex csm+b mixed with distilled water. Much cheaper and that much better (imo). Can mix potassium sulfate, potassium nitrate, magnesium sulfate, mono potassium phosphate, and just about anything you want to suit your tank's needs. Maybe not for the beginner.
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:41


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