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Hi Both TCN complete and Tropica specialised are all in one complete fertilizer that contain everything needed for plants growth . It may be costly compared to using dry salts on larger tanks but they will do the job and you can't go wrong with them. Regards Konstantin

Hi I used to get discolouration when I used to add Potassium sorbate and Ascorbic acid too. Stopped and my Macro mixes are clear again for months. Regards Konstantin

Hi Pictures (video better) will help massively for members to actually see what's going on. Ask your friend to send you some and post them here along of as much information about his setup(tank size,filter,Co2 injection............. ) and maintenance routine. Regards Konstantin

Hi Moving the live stock was wise.Make sure you cover the bucket as you may end up with jumpers. I will carry on changing water daily or every other day.Dial your CO2 in and try to get some floating plants (Best)or fast growing stems as your plant mass is quite low and seems unestablished. Also...

Hi Tropica and many other similar products are more or less Osmocote in gelatine capsule.Really can't get my head around how people pay those prices for the branded ones.50 -100 capsules cost less then £2 and jar of Osmocote is like £3. Those slow release fertilizers dump nutrients rapidly in...

Hi Its not fertiliser It is a root stimulator and it is to be used in addition with rest of the ferts. Regards Konsa

@dean Thank U for the kind words. I have been using the Rhizotonic since January this year.Dosing daily(6 days with one day off) with my ferts at 1ml for every 10ltr of tank volume. Its has really perked up my java ferns ,buces and mosses.Fissidens goes mad on it. It is a bit alkaline but...

Hi Co2 with 3x 100w leds over it U need to get some P and N in the tank. I will switch to TCN complete I use to get algae on leaves (BBA and fuzz) when I have detritus build up in tank and debris settle on them.Few good cleaning sessions and carefull feeding sorts it out. Regards Konsa

Hi The pinholes may be CO2 shortage too.I used to get it on lower parts of my Rotala green when had CO2 distribution issues. 99% is CO2 that causes the issues and always one think is ferts (I used to think like that too, sometimes I am still getting in that direction,but trying to beat it out...

Hi Yes U can mix N,P ,Mg and K without issues. I will second Darrel's recommendation but U can only try can U;) Regards Konsa

Hi It sounds it may work for U.Keep us posted. Just keep an eye on your ephites As they not rooted in substrate Regards Konsa

Hi ADA ferts are developed in line with their ultra rich substrate system.I believe thats the reason they are so lean.What substrate do U have in place? I run inerts substrate low tech tanks and even in them I need higher level of N and P for what your planned addition is. Regards Konsa

Hi Yes U can. I always dose Macro straight after I finish changing water to replenish what I have taken out and Micro next morning. Regards Konsa

Hi U can get Epsom salt from any supermarket.Its the same thing.I got my last one from B&M. Just look up to be pure one with no cosmetic additions. Can'thelp with contact details tho. Regards Konsa

Hi U doing well dosing in morning before lights out.The only thing I will change is dosing the macros after the WC and micros next day. Regards Konsa

Hi Its not advisable to mix them.U will very likely get reaction between the macros (fosfo and not so much nitrate) and the Iron in the micro ( profito). U need to dose them on alternative days. For tank that small U should have opted for all in one solution (TCN complete or Aquascaper...

Hi Your plant absorption retes are very specific to your tank. What light U have,flow/distribution in the tank, the very good CO2 injection mesured in bps means very little without knowing tank size and how is distributed efficiently or not. In theory they can absorb it if not limited by sth...

Hi Thanks Darrel.I thought that is what is happening.What I was meant to ask was if that reverting is occurring does that mean that the the effect of the acid lowering the PH to keep the solution stable is done and the elements have started or may start to react with each other Regards Konsa

Hi all Great thread which I follow with interest as my water is moderately hard with PH arround 7.8 and between batches of mixed solutions I tend to do a crap one that is clearly showing Fe and PO4 deficiencies in my plants.Using cooled ,boiled tap water to do mixes.This is both with all in one...

Hi What light are U using? Some light spectrums make plants look yellow to the eye. Iron is only when new growth is pale.Magnesium is more likely if it is on older leaves too.Magnesium is mobile and if is that the cause your plants will green up if U add some Epsom salt. Regards Konsa

Hi all Chemistry was never my strongest side. Recently got myself some more Asselus puffers for my tank wich are very susceptible to ich when moved in new conditions.On week two all my puffers were riddled with it.Im currently treating them with Esha Exit and increased waterchange regime.Just...

Hi Defo store in dark place.My first all in one went funny (cloudy behind the tank with black background and minimum light in about a month and a half.Now second one in cupboard still good just in time the green colour (iron convertion from the acid)turns back to brown whatever that means )...

Hi I have been growing few Buce varieties in low tech for about 2 years .In 2 of my tanks the light is on the strong side(one is 11w Arcadia strech on H22cm,second 55w pll lamp 4800lumen on H40cm) while the third is just right with 2 T8 18w(H40cm).Regular column dosing in all tanks.I found...

Hi Instructions on bottle are a guide to general usage only and not as strong as EI values.If U opt for them just dose as it is stated on bottle and dont reduce it furder Regards Konsa

Hi U can start with some ready made ones like TCN complete or The Aquascaper range(wich will be a bit costly on your size tank) and when U get your head arround the fert thing U can swap to Aquarium Plant Food EI starter pack and mix your own solutions (the cheap option).Or just mix your own...

Hi I asked a while ago tge same question. Indeed they were all good. https://www.ukaps.org/forum/threads/fertiliser-shelf-life-help.40309/ Regards Konsa

Hi U can get the bits from here.Is not as a starter pack but they have all dry salts U need. https://www.ukaps.org/forum/forums/the-nutrient-company.64/ Macro: KNO3 KH2PO4 MgSO4 Micro: Trace mix Regards Konsa

Hi U are having closed tank and sometimes the high humidity is an issue.I have several low tech tanks and the frogbit is not doing well in one of them but the dwarf water lettuce is.If I were U I will try different floating plants to see wich one will be the one for your conditions.U can try...

Hi I haven't seen any ill effects with adding NO3 from a salt in my low tech 40 ish litter tank.I dose daily and regularly up to full EI dose sometimes and often get high NO3 in water column .As for my Ottos in there they even bred and there is some fry still about. The high NO3 if not added via...

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Hi U have spend the money on the Iron suplement already. There is an option to convert your Ferric Fe to Ferrous using some E300 (Ascorbic asid ) I use it in my all in one mixes and it turns my solution green.It is available from TCN website. Regards Konsa

I bought mine March -April 2016 as a part of starter kit Regards Konsa

Hi all Peaple here getting exited a bit. I didn't mean to stir it all up by posting. I am only stating a fact.I dont have the knowledge or the equipment to properly test the salt.I am mixing my mixes using boiled tap water too so there may be all my fault. Will get different salts and test them...

Hi Tbh not always high tech tanks are hard work. I quite enjoy maintenance of my tanks and had some really easy high techs in the past. It is just frustrating when even you are putting everything you have in maintaining them sth like that fert mistery is tripping you Regards Konsa

Hi I was not testing for accuracy.Any little value would have done.The lad in my lfs actually thought it was my tank water the PO4 test showed zero and he did NO3 too wich does indicate NO3 and changed colour.Then he started waffling that NO3 was a tad too high and if i have algae problems bla...

Hi all After reading the thread and having trouble with GSA and stunted growth in my last high tech tank wich was not a complete disaster but was hard work to keep algae free. Today went and tested my macro solution in my lfs.There was no PO4 present in the solution.It is cristal clear and there...

Hi It may be that sagregation and the constant pressure that is pushing them tight together forsing them to push eachother leaves underwater. On the pics the leaves that are rotting are bent down and well submerged Once that happens is enevitable for the leaves to rot away.I had that in my tanks...

Hi I had simmular issue with my floating plants in the past.I was going all over the place with thoughts what could be the issue. It turned out that my high flow was bashing them too hard arround and once leaves underwater they just rot away slowly.Now I managed to fix them in certain areas...

Hi U can try DIY TPN+(3) third recipe without the Amonia(NH4) http://www.theplantedtank.co.uk/allinone.htm Regards Konsa

Hi By strong agitation I meant spray bar on top of the water and breaking the surface. Anyway I am a firm supporter of big weekly water changes.But that's is only me. You can observe the tank as it is unique system and U need to find what works best for U regarding how much ferts and how much...

Hi To be honest the CO2 swings by waterchanges in low tech tanks are a bit overfeared in my oppinion.You always will get CO2 swings in a way in low tech.I have different low tech setups some with very heavy surface agitation and vigorous gas exchange (low CO2 but more constant levels)and some...

Hi The kit(is mix of powders and will have to mix them yourself ) is very well priced and will last U years.I will suggest if I need to get more powders as they are used in different ammounts get them from the same source as somethimes when getting them from places like ebay is a bit tricky as u...

Hi From what I read about your dosing you are adding only micro elements(Flourish) and a bit of potassium and PO4 from (KH2PO4) so is very likely that you are underdosing as doubt the K is enough and you dont add any NO3 too. Then the Excel is supposed to be dosed daily as after 24 hours it...

Hi You can get some Epsom salt from any chemist or supermarket as this is MgSO4 Regards Konsa

Hi, Thanks for the fast reply. Cheers

Hi everyone Have a mix of ferts.Tropica ,ADA and dry some of them unopened some opened but sealed well from arround 2011.Tried to find use by date on the branded stuff any info about shelf life but no joy.My question is will they be still ok to use after that time. Regards Konsa