fish_fingers Posted April 20, 2012 Report Share Posted April 20, 2012 Slowly getting back into planted aquarium after 1-2 years break and was wondering what people use for fert these days? I'm an "old school" Flourish Excel user, used in conjunction with a CO2 delivery system, but always looking for something new and different to try. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sophia Posted April 20, 2012 Report Share Posted April 20, 2012 fish poop :happy2: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fish_fingers Posted April 20, 2012 Author Report Share Posted April 20, 2012 fish poop :happy2: :slfg: Yip got tons of that *Tick* :thup: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supasi Posted April 20, 2012 Report Share Posted April 20, 2012 Slowly getting back into planted aquarium after 1-2 years break and was wondering what people use for fert these days? I'm an "old school" Flourish Excel user, used in conjunction with a CO2 delivery system, but always looking for something new and different to try. ???? Why would you use flourish excel and CO2 injection? Excel is a carbon substitute which does the same as CO2. What you need are macro and micro nutrient dosing such as a comprehensive PMDD, along with a nutrient rich substrate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fish_fingers Posted April 20, 2012 Author Report Share Posted April 20, 2012 ???? Why would you use flourish excel and CO2 injection? Excel is a carbon substitute which does the same as CO2. What you need are macro and micro nutrient dosing such as a comprehensive PMDD, along with a nutrient rich substrate. :dunno: I was young and naive perhaps? :slfg: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peet Posted April 25, 2012 Report Share Posted April 25, 2012 I've just purchased KNO3 + KH2SO4 + Aquatic Trace Mix from stockers hydroponics supply. I purchased 1kg bags of each for around $60 total. I reckon that it will last me years and will be much much cheaper than buying proprietary products. I also add MgSO4 and CaCO3 to raise my GH and provide magnesium and Calcium (this in combination with pressurised CO2 seems to get rid of algae quick smart). I previously used to mix up my own PMDD type solution and add daily to my tank but this time I have started using EI (estimative index) after reading a very simple explanation by Mr EI (Tom Barr) http://www.barrreport.com/showthread.php/2819-EI-light-for-those-less-techy-folks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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