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    Re: DIY Root tabs

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    So my gelatins capsules arrived today. So I decided to get started.
    I apologize in advance for some badly taken pictures :P

    100 size 00 gelatine capsules bought on eBay
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    Plantacote Slow Release fertiliser from FarEastFlora
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    Cheers,
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    Re: DIY Root tabs

    Finally! About 10 DIY root tabs ready to use!

    ImageUploadedByTapatalk1417112209.675138.jpg
    Cheers,
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    Re: DIY Root tabs

    Quote Originally Posted by jiajuen900 View Post
    Finally! About 10 DIY root tabs ready to use!

    ImageUploadedByTapatalk1417112209.675138.jpg

    aiyo, the gelatin capsule can be purchased easily at most of the TCM.
    i got mine at 100, size 0 for $1.50.
    just didn't do the tab yet..
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    Re: DIY Root tabs

    The gelatin capsules will be able to dissolve in the substrate?

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    Re: DIY Root tabs

    Quote Originally Posted by yanatomy101 View Post
    The gelatin capsules will be able to dissolve in the substrate?
    can, no problem.
    although they are still lying in the dashboard of my car.. don't know if they melted or what..
    this shows how lazy i am..
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    Re: DIY Root tabs

    Quote Originally Posted by yanatomy101 View Post
    The gelatin capsules will be able to dissolve in the substrate?
    Yes it will,you have to store the capsules in a dry place,it is best to put packet of silica gel together with the capsule
    to prevent it from sticking together.

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    Re: DIY Root tabs

    Back guys. Sorry wasnt active for the past one month. Hectic movement all around.

    @jiajuen900 great to see a supply of the plantacote from fareast. Is there sufficient stocks there? planning to drop by there tomorrow


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    Not sure! But both Queensway and Thomson outlets had stock a few weeks ago. Might want to call before you go down.
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    Re: DIY Root tabs

    [QUOTE=jiajuen900;798879]So my gelatins capsules arrived today. So I decided to get started.
    I apologize in advance for some badly taken pictures :P

    100 size 00 gelatine capsules bought on eBay
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    100 x 00 size cost you how much ?

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    Re: DIY Root tabs

    Can't remember. I think it was about $10?
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    Re: DIY Root tabs

    Guys, any update about the DIY root tabs? Thank you

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    Re: DIY Root tabs

    Quote Originally Posted by fookie View Post
    Guys, any update about the DIY root tabs? Thank you
    You can get a pack of plantacote fertilizer around $10 over at far east flora. Got mine there. The capsule wise, you can get them from eBay hope this helps


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    Re: DIY Root tabs

    Quote Originally Posted by diazman View Post
    You can get a pack of plantacote fertilizer around $10 over at far east flora. Got mine there. The capsule wise, you can get them from eBay hope this helps
    So I guess this works the same as those commercial root tabs? Is it ok for shrimp?

    Thank you

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    Re: DIY Root tabs

    Quote Originally Posted by fookie View Post
    So I guess this works the same as those commercial root tabs? Is it ok for shrimp?

    Thank you
    Performance wise, can see the plants benefiting from it. For shrimps, I only tested a small amount on cherry shrimp and there were fine. Wouldn't risk it to try on higher grade shrimps though.

    No noticeable effects on my fishes in the tank also.


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    Re: DIY Root tabs

    Quote Originally Posted by diazman View Post
    Performance wise, can see the plants benefiting from it. For shrimps, I only tested a small amount on cherry shrimp and there were fine. Wouldn't risk it to try on higher grade shrimps though.

    No noticeable effects on my fishes in the tank also.
    Thank you very much.

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    Re: DIY Root tabs

    Will root tab benefits plant that grow on driftwood? i feel like using root tab instead of flourish

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    Re: DIY Root tabs

    Quote Originally Posted by ChenYW View Post
    Will root tab benefits plant that grow on driftwood? i feel like using root tab instead of flourish
    Root tabs are meant to put into the substrate. So unless the plant on the driftwood has roots anchoring into the substrate, root tabs won't help. You can also try dry fertilizer.

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    Re: DIY Root tabs

    Hi, I know this thread is 6 years old. But anybody got spare platacote pluss or osmocote plus to sell me. Need about 100g willing to pay $5 for it. Just need to last me until the circuit breaker period ends. I think fareastflora is closed during cb. Thanks in advance

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