2hr APT 1 – APT ZERO
Comprehensive plant supplement, without nitrates and phosphates for tanks with more fish and new tanks using aquasoil
Comprehensive plant supplement, without nitrates and phosphates for tanks with more fish and new tanks using aquasoil.
2hr - FERTILIZER & CONDITIONER | 1 Liter, 200 ml, 300 ml, 500 ml |
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Settings | 2hr APT 1 - APT ZERO remove | 2hr APT e - ESTIMATIVE INDEX remove | SEACHEM FLOURISH EXCEL remove | HIKARI ALGAE WAFERS 82G remove | ADA Phyton Git Plus (50ml) remove | SEACHEM FLOURISH POTASSIUM remove | ||||||||||||
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Name | 2hr APT 1 - APT ZERO remove | 2hr APT e - ESTIMATIVE INDEX remove | SEACHEM FLOURISH EXCEL remove | HIKARI ALGAE WAFERS 82G remove | ADA Phyton Git Plus (50ml) remove | SEACHEM FLOURISH POTASSIUM remove | ||||||||||||
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Description | Comprehensive plant supplement, without nitrates and phosphates for tanks with more fish and new tanks using aquasoil | Comprehensive liquid fertiliser designed for tanks following the Estimate Index approach to dosing. For heavily planted Dutch Tanks. |
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Content | Comprehensive plant supplement, without nitrates and phosphates for tanks with more fish and new tanks using aquasoil. | Comprehensive liquid fertiliser designed for tanks following the Estimate Index approach to dosing. For heavily planted Dutch Tanks. | Overview
Flourish Excel™ is a source of bioavailable organic carbon. All plants require a source of carbon. This is typically obtained from CO2, but, may also be derived from simple organic compounds (such as photosynthetic intermediates). The use of either CO2 injection or Flourish Excel™ does not necessarily negate the use of the other. Because the processes of producing photosynthetic intermediates and building onto them occur simultaneously, one can derive a substantial benefit with the use of Flourish Excel™ either alone or in conjunction with CO2 . The combination is particularly ideal for situations when continuing to add CO2 could result in dangerously low pH levels. Flourish Excel™ also has iron reducing properties which promote the ferrous state of iron (Fe+2), which is more easily utilized by plants than ferric iron (Fe+3).
The reason plants need CO2 is to produce longer chain carbon compounds also known as photosynthetic intermediates. Photosynthetic intermediates includes compounds such as ribulose 1,5-bisphosphate, and 2-carboxy-3-keto-D-arabinitol 1,5 bisphosphate. Although the names are complicated, the structures are quite simple (5 carbon chains). Flourish Excel™ does not contain these specific compounds per se, but one that is quite similar. By dosing with Flourish Excel™ you bypass the involvement of CO2 and introduce the already finished, structurally similar compounds. It is in its structural similarity that Flourish Excel™ is able to be utilized in the carbon chain building process of photosynthesis. Simple chemical or enzymatic steps can easily convert it to any one to any one of the above named compounds (or a variety of others).
Directions
On initial use or after a major (> 40%) water change, use 1 capful (5 mL) for every 40 L (10 US gallons). Thereafter use 1 capful for every 200 L (50 US gallons) daily or every other day. For smaller dosing please note that each cap thread is approximately 1 mL.
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FEEDINGFeed no more than the amount your fish will completely consume within 2 hours. Many bottom feeders are nocturnal, for best results feed late in the day or at night. Care should be taken to avoid over-feeding and always remove uneaten food after feeding period. Developed, produced and packaged in our facilities so we can be assured you'll always get the ®Hikari quality you expect! We recommend Hikari Algae Wafers as a daily diet forPlecostomus and other algae eaters, including marine herbivores GUARANTEED ANALYSIS
![]() | PHYTON GIT PLUS is a plant supplement, primarily composed of plant extracts, containing antiseptic components. Its advanced formula also contains active ingredients that enhance antiseptic and antibacterial effects, and prevent plants from diseases. PHYTON GIT PLUS stimulates plants to produce antiseptic components and improves disease resistance. It helps to prevent aquatic fern disease and to inhibit the growth of blue-green algae | Overview
Flourish Potassium™ contains 50,000 mg/L of potassium suitable for the natural planted aquarium. Potassium is one of several elements that are vitally important to maintaining a vigorous level of growth in a planted aquarium. Potassium can become depleted in a rapidly growing system or when the source water has a low mineral content. In these cases potassium could become the limiting factor to growth. Use Flourish Potassium™ to prevent potassium depletion (signs of which include yellowing in older leaves) and maintain the highest level of growth.
The most easily obtained sources of potassium are potassium nitrate and potassium phosphate. Both of these sources add to either nitrogen or phosphorus as well as potassium, making it virtually impossible to target a specific NPK ratio. Flourish Potassium™ is derived from potassium sulfate, allowing the user to adjust potassium levels without affecting nitrogen or phosphorus.
DirectionsUse 1 capful (5 mL) for every 125 L (30 US gallons). This dose raises potassium by 2 mg/L. Repeat 2–3 times per week or as needed in response to signs of potassium deficiency in older leaves which include: chlorosis (yellowing), necrosis (death/browning), pinholes in leaves, and weak stems and roots. | ||||||||||||
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