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cjp Hobbyist Posts: 145 Kudos: 43 Votes: 0 Registered: 22-Jan-2001	What is the difference between seachem flourish and flourish excel?My plants are anubias and java ferns,with a few crypts.Right now I'm not adding anything,but with a tank full of anubias,there's not alot going on in terms of fast growth,that is normal.My hornsworth is going crazy,but that is normal.Also no co2 added.Any thoughts on which one to use?
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:45
upikabu Fish Addict Posts: 591 Kudos: 393 Votes: 44 Registered: 08-Jun-2005	Flourish is a fertilizer. It contains mostly micronutrients (e.g. iron) that plants need for good growth (think vitamins & minerals). Flourish Excel is a CO2 substitute that aids in the photosynthesis process (plants uses light to convert CO2 into complex carbons) - think food. You'd benefit by using both in combination. Excel will give plants faster & fuller growth; Flourish will give them better looking growth. Last edited by upikabu at 23-Jan-2006 04:52 -P
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:45
DaMossMan Fish Guru Piranha Bait Posts: 2511 Kudos: 2117 Votes: 359 Registered: 16-Nov-2003	Also, hornwort is a fast growing stem plant. Java ferns, crypts and anubias are relatively slow growing. I just picked up some Flourish Excel myself and now adding to my 'mosstainers' with an eyedropper. It's rumored to also help keep algae at bay The Amazon Nut...
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:45


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