Fertilisation advice needed

[Aeon]

After some read up on online articles, Dr Mallick's docs, etc... I conclude my plants are generally lacking nutrients.

The only fertiliser I use is TetraPlant FloraPride which contains only
Soluble potash 3%
Fe .02%

I'm going to get some Dr Mallick's ferts and I need some guidance in dosing.

My plant density is not high and I believe I would be dosing less than standard.

How would one dose considering the tank's plant density?
How much to dose for each element, N, P, K, etc...
What do I need to test for? where can I get reliable and accurate test kits?

[juggler]

This discussion is similar to the one at http://www.aquaticquotient.com/phpbb...ic.php?t=16793
So you can read the recommendations and links to useful info there.

For Dr Mallick's products Lushgro-Aqua, Lush-gro Micros, you can use this Excel sheet if you like. See http://www.ntu.edu.sg/home/kfloh/dmdd.xls

[vinz]

Some more info please:
- Using CO2?
- How much light (WPG)?
- What plants?
- Bio-load?

[crandf]

Aeon, do yourself a favour and save some money. Wait a while first and observe changes before buying what you need most. I get the feeling you're running hot in fervour now, which is when you have the least self-restraint over your purchases.
I hope you're not offended.

[Aeon]

[quote:7a77b0bb19="crandf"]Aeon, do yourself a favour and save some money. Wait a while first and observe changes before buying what you need most. I get the feeling you're running hot in fervour now, which is when you have the least self-restraint over your purchases.
I hope you're not offended. [/quote:7a77b0bb19]

Actually I'm quite careful with purchases. What I buy, I always get something useful, even if not for now, it'll be in the future. so no money is wasted.

Thanks juggler for the info!

[juggler]

[quote:9c06430ffb="crandf"]Aeon, do yourself a favour and save some money. Wait a while first and observe changes before buying what you need most. I get the feeling you're running hot in fervour now, which is when you have the least self-restraint over your purchases.
I hope you're not offended. [/quote:9c06430ffb]

Actually Dr Mallick's stuff are about the cheapest in the market. It won't scorch the pocket.

It's only when we go more into PMDD that we learn about plant nutrition.