Hi!
Hi! I have read up and came to a basic understanding that plants need the basic (macro nutrients) like Nitrogen, Phosphorus, and Potassium. They also need micronutrients like Iron, Zinc, Boron, etc.
Ok so I went to some gardening shop and I found this fertilizer called Trimogreen. It contains all of these things.
It contains, Nitrogen, Phosphorus, Potash, and all the trace elements like MG, B, Co, Cu, Fe, Zn, Mn, and Mo.
So, does this mean I can just use this one fertilizer to satisfy all my plant needs?
The other question is, how much do I need?
How many PPM of each, primarily N, P, and K do I need?
How can I test how much N, P, and K is in my water?
I don't want to dose too much and in term cause an algae bloom.
Thanks!
I seriously don't know what product is that but I would be very very cautious if you're going to use it. One thing is that you'll need to be sure in what form they come in as they may be toxic to fishes.
E.g. Nitrogen - may come in forms of NH3/NH4, NO2 or NO3. NH3/NH4 and NO2 are toxic while NO3 is rather safe to tank creatures in lower concentrations.
Hmmm,
It just says N. Never say No3 etc etc.
Try any of these combo:
1) TMG + KNO3 + KH2PO4
2) TMG + Seachem N + Seachem P
3) LushGro Micro + KNO3 + KH2PO4
4) LushGro Aqua + KH2PO4
5) Seachem Flourish + KH2PO4
6) KNO3 + K2S04 + KH2PO4 + LushGro Micro
7) Etc...etc
The list can go on if you know what's in your bottle of fertiliser.
Is KH2P04 Potash?
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On 11/17/2003 4:51:57 PM
Is KH2P04 Potash?
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Potash is generally refered to some of the naturally occurring compounds of potassium.
BC
terrestrial plant fertilizer normally uses urea as source of n. not good for aquarium unless you have a way to prevent it from leaking into the water column.----------------
On 11/10/2003 10:07:32 AM
Hmmm,
It just says N. Never say No3 etc etc.
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thomas liew
Hi Geoffrey,
Ok, I went and bought the LushGro Aqua. Question is, it says to use 1 - 5 drops per ten litres and my tank is about 120 litres, so I need more than five drops but it says NEVER ADD MORE THAN FIVE DROPS AT A TIME. So how?
The other thing is, you suggested that we can add KH2P04 with LushGro Aqua, so, should we just use the recommended dosage of KH2P04 even if we use LushGro Aqua?
Thanks!
Personally, I add more than what is prescribed. Yes, I use KH2PO4 with Aqua too. I dose 1~1.5ppm for PO4 from it.
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On 11/18/2003 2:14:16 PM
Hi Geoffrey,
Ok, I went and bought the LushGro Aqua. Question is, it says to use 1 - 5 drops per ten litres and my tank is about 120 litres, so I need more than five drops but it says NEVER ADD MORE THAN FIVE DROPS AT A TIME. So how?
The other thing is, you suggested that we can add KH2P04 with LushGro Aqua, so, should we just use the recommended dosage of KH2P04 even if we use LushGro Aqua?
Thanks!
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Directions: LUSHGro-AQUA for Aquatic Plants is a concentrated formulation. Depending on the number of plants in the aquarium or aquatic landscape, add 1-5 drops of this solution PER TEN LITRES to the tank 1-2 times a month or whenever you change the water. NEVER ADD MORE THAN FIVE DROPS At A TIME. If your aquarium is big, then add 10 ml or ONE CAP FULL PER 100 LITRES of water in the tank. This solution contains an approximate amount of nutrients tabulated below which is ideal for the growth and development of most aquatic plants
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Adman, I know it sounds contradicting but if you have read further, the direction also says, "If your aquarium is big, then add 10 ml or ONE CAP FULL PER 100 LITRES of water in the tank".
Hi!
So for the Kh2Po4, how should I use it?
How many tea spoon for a three foot tank?
Thanks!
No..oh, not in teaspoons!!----------------
On 11/19/2003 10:57:31 AM
Hi!
So for the Kh2Po4, how should I use it?
How many tea spoon for a three foot tank?
Thanks!
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Chuck's calculator will help you calculated how much you need.
All you need is just a few grains (size of a rice padi) of the salt. I hope you did not buy a kg of the stuff!
Assuming your tank dimension is 3ftx2ftx2ft...3-4 rice grain 2-3x a week for a high light tank.
Plant Physiology by Taiz and Zeiger
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