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Anyone have fert list to make 2hr aquarist APT Complete please.

Got those numbers from APT 3/ Complete from
www.2hraquarist.com

2Hr Aquarist APT 3

The choice of award-winning aquascapers. Use this all-in-one fertilizer to tackle the most demanding plants, or just enjoy everyday magic in the simplest tank. The easiest way to unlock the true potential of your planted tank today.
www.2hraquarist.com www.2hraquarist.com
Not sure if these numbers are accurate then.
 
Happi said:
Got those numbers from APT 3/ Complete from
www.2hraquarist.com

2Hr Aquarist APT 3

The choice of award-winning aquascapers. Use this all-in-one fertilizer to tackle the most demanding plants, or just enjoy everyday magic in the simplest tank. The easiest way to unlock the true potential of your planted tank today.
www.2hraquarist.com www.2hraquarist.com
Not sure if these numbers are accurate then.
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Well they should be since it is the manufacturer providing them. They are the same ones we used in the calculator but your weights are based on a 4x week dosing, not daily. Just wanted to point that out as it could have been misinterpreted by some.

Edit: this is what we got in the calculator.
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In fact those values were slightly modified in the last update of the calculator because Dennis from 2HrAquarist updated the formula not long ago. He also added the Mg for APT E which was not publicly available before, so we activated that Fertilizer in the calculator, which was previously hidden.
 
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I see what you are saying. He just need to dose 5ml instead of 10 if he was to use that recipe. I was actually calculating the ratio and it wasn't matching with the other numbers that were posted by Dean compared to APT complete ratio.
 
Happi said:
He just need to dose 5ml instead of 10 if he was to use that recipe.
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At 5ml he would be slightly under-dosing compared to the APT targets but not that much far apart. 6ml would be spot on. :)

Side note, my experience with APT complete is that it has too low PO4 which can lead to an GSA outbreak. Now it all depends how much plant mass you also have.
 
Am just throwing in the guesstimate number for 5ml without calculating.

I don't think APT is low in P, look at the amount and the ratio of 1.7 N to 0.98 P
Most people seems to add more P because of aqua soil.
 
Happi said:
I don't think APT is low in P, look at the amount and the ratio of 1.7 N to 0.98 P
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Actually you are right. Reason I said this is because in the past I used to under-dose (involuntarily) APT Complete, which led me to think P was low. This said, P can be dosed at higher levels with no ill effect to overcome GSA issues. I have had to deal with it and it worked wonders.
 
Hanuman said:
I believe that was his previous recipe before trying out APT and making the new recipe with the calculator hence why it doesn't match APT.


When I read daily, I read/interpret 7x per week. Those amounts you are proposing are ok for 4x per week dosing, not daily, else he will be overdosing beyond APT targets.
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This recipe is fine and will reach the intended APT targets as long as you dose 10ml daily (7x week).
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Yes the help was greatly appreciated mate 👍

And yes in my message i list what i made up and my previous dosing stating i use a lot less so that's great.

Os apt complete a more lean dosing regime @Hanuman than other EI methods ?
 
Deano3 said:
Is apt complete a more lean dosing regime @Hanuman than other EI methods ?
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I wouldn't call APT 3 (Complete) as a lean fertilizer. It is simply a bit leaner on the NO3 side. But still rather enough. The point is to create a nitrate limitation for plants to pop color out.
 
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Hanuman said:
I wouldn't call APT 3 (Complete) as a lean fertilizer. It is simply a bit leaner on the NO3 side. But still rather enough. The point is to create a nitrate limitation for plants to pop color out.
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Perfect thank you 😁
 
Hi @Deano3,

Just come across this thread and currently dosing APT complete. How are you getting on with this dosing thread? I have the exact same size tank so may steal your dosing regime.

Thanks
Chris
 
Cd2021 said:
Hi @Deano3,

Just come across this thread and currently dosing APT complete. How are you getting on with this dosing thread? I have the exact same size tank so may steal your dosing regime.

Thanks
Chris
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Seems to be doing ok, still keeping eye been busy lately but some holes in leaves etc but there was before so see how things go and keep you posted, reds seem to be looking better.

Dean
 
Hi guys I'm totally new to salts I really like apt complete but it's just way to expensive so this sounds amazing could someone to do dosing routine for me

My tanks 200L my container size is 500ml

Please find below the salts I have @Hanuman @Zeus.
 

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fishtorque said:
Hi guys I'm totally new to salts I really like apt complete but it's just way to expensive so this sounds amazing could someone to do dosing routine for me

My tanks 200L my container size is 500ml

Please find below the salts I have @Hanuman @Zeus.
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Hi,
Did you play with the calculator? 😎 - Check my signature.
 
Ok then. Here you go:
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Dose 10ml daily. The amounts to be added to your container are in the "Add to container (gram)" column".
Also, technically you don't really need to add Ascorbic acid and Potassium sorbate to the Macro mix if you are separating both macros and micros. If you are doing an ALL in one then yes you need them or if you are doing micro mix. Also you could cut in half the amount of Ascorbic acid, so 0.25gr for your 500ml container.

ALWAYS start by acidifying the water first with the Ascorbic acid and Potassium sorbate. Use RO water for your fertilizer. No tap water.
 
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Thanks I appreciate it what happens if I use the same salts but from a different company?

Do you have a link to the calculator you were on about to ?

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Why apt 3 use EI level of PO4 and in the same time use lean dosing of nitrates ?

does higher PO4 level increase the need for more Nitrogen ?
 
Hanuman said:
@eminor The following picture explains the rational behind the 3 products. APT 3 is actually an EI product but with nitrate limitation to increase plant coloration
As for PO4, APT EI actually has more PO4 than APT 3 so it's all relative.
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Thanks, but with this method there is no way to avoid weekly water change, accumulation of po4 will be too high ?
 
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