Can chemical fert for garden plants and vegetables be use?

[bettapassion]

Hi,

Just wondering can chemical fert for garden plants and vegetables be use for planted tanks?

I just started my planted tank on 6 dec 2002 using base fert JBL type. when should i start adding fert to my tank?

thanks []

[Allen_1971]

Without being sure of whats contained in the garden fert, its best not to use it...

[loupgarou]

terrestial fertilisers are usualy macro fert with large amoutns of N/P/K and also composed of organics such as bone/blood/waste.

not recommended.

furthermore. N is in the form of ammonia/urea

[vinz]

Read this.

[bettapassion]

The chemical fert i refer to is liquid type, anyway i shall not use it liao.

I still wanted to know when should i start adding aqua fert? I started my tank on 6 dec 2002 with base fert JBL brand.

Thanks for the advice []

[vinz]

Liquid ferts for terrestrial plants are a definite no-no, due to the high amounts of N and P.

Guideline: wait for about a month from setup before you start liquid fert.
Just in case: observe plants, if they start to turn yellow, time to add some liquid fert. Post here too and describe what you see, so the other forumers can comment/help.

Do share a bit more details about your tank now, so we can point out any potential problems. E.g. Amount of light, light duration, types of plants, any fishes, shrimps, CO2, tank size, filter, etc.

[bettapassion]

Currently the plants are growing well, more bushy and some plants are producing broader leaves then when it was first planted