There are so many substrates out there specially designed for planted tanks that contain special fertilizers. I always wondered how do you maintain the levels of fertilizer as I am sure that stuff will not last you forever?
Substrate Maintenance
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You can dose liquid ferts, and also lay off vacuuming the substrate and let the detritus collect in it as this will also provide nutrients for the plants..
Sea Chem who makes Eco Complete reports that the nutrients that are in their substrate will last something like a lifetime. There was an artical on this that I saw a while back. If I can find it again I will post a link. It is also a good idea to dose water column ferts also as most plants uptake through their leaves much better then their roots.
really? i've heard differnently. When i use to grow 'herbs' i heard that the roots absorb more, This could be just for non aquatic plants tho
Aquatic plants are totally different. Spinner is correct, they get most nutrients through the leaves. I use Flora Vit by Red Sea, works great for me.
I want to correct myself in saying that its not Sea Chem but CaribSea that makes Eco.
I buy dry ferts form gregwatson.com and mix my own, its much more cost effective.
I buy dry ferts form gregwatson.com and mix my own, its much more cost effective.
I use a local (Taiwanese) brand so not sure. Just a hint ... I've heard from more than one source that it's better to add a little of the liquid ferts daily than the recommended weekly dose.
