APF Complete ?

[Frenchi]

Hi
Does the APF dry complete ferts contain everything needed like Ei dosing ?

Cheers
Mick

 

[tim]

It does indeed, I've used it before and it's good value for money IMO.

 

[Frenchi]

It does indeed, I've used it before and it's good value for money IMO.

Thanks for that .. I've been in contact with the guys from APF to discuss my options.. It's just I was trying to simplify a simple task really ..
I want to add micro and macro all in one go but I heard different things that it can be done and it cannot be done!
Or it's best not to
Confusing haha!!

 

[tim]

It can be done, you need to add mould inhibitor and ph regulator, Google james planted tank for some good diy recipies you can make yourself, I'd link it but I'm on my phone. The apf all in one is good though.

 

[John S]

It's here:
http://www.theplantedtank.co.uk/allinone.htm

 

[Andy Thurston]

It can be done, you need to add mould inhibitor and ph regulator, Google james planted tank for some good diy recipies you can make yourself, I'd link it but I'm on my phone. The apf all in one is good though.

I did some for my mate its easy you just need follow the basic ei recipe and add absorbic acid to keep the ph below 6. we didn't bother with the mould inhibitor and didn't have any mould problems but he does use it fairly quickly
I add macro and micro at the same time and dont have any problems

 

[Frenchi]

This is great guys thanks very much

 

[Frenchi]

So this is 5ml per 40 litre is this around the same mix as standard Ei ??
10g Potassium Nitrate
2.3g Potassium Phosphate (monobasic)
4.0g Potassium Sulphate
8.0g Magnesium Sulphate Heptahydrate (Epsom Salts)
0.5g E300 Ascorbic Acid
0.2g E202 Potassium Sorbate
6g EDTA Chelated Trace Elements Mix (TNC Trace, CSM+B)
500ml distilled water

 

[Andy Thurston]

I think the bought all in one liquid feeds are more concentrated than than standard ei mix
Edit:
just checked
Apfuk std ei recipe is dosed 10ml/50l so you could make a double strength and dose 5ml/50l

 

[Frenchi]

I'm gonna go with the Ei I think ... Add in the extra to keep it mould free etc