If light sensitive (I know nothing about APTE.1), keep dosing bottle in a second light proof container/dark cupboard. Personally I do not like 'All in One' anything. There will be chemical precipitation if it really is all in one.clear dosing container
Thanks Maq. This is the answer I got from 2Hr aquarist:Nobody will tell you for sure. Generally, sensitive (organic) compounds should be kept (1) dark, and (2) cold to extend their durability.
I was doing my own mix but unfortunately I cannot source KNO3 in Cyprus, as it is considered hazardous.If light sensitive (I know nothing about APTE.1), keep dosing bottle in a second light proof container/dark cupboard. Personally I do not like 'All in One' anything. There will be chemical precipitation if it really is all in one.
Better to mix your own via 'dry salts' Many threads on this forum.
Sorry to hear this. Have you tried 'Saltpeter', its the same but with a different name. It is used to cure meat. Officialdom sometimes runs on railway lines.I cannot source KNO3 in Cyprus
They may be banned soon as well on health grounds, they already are in some countries. As food additives sodium nitrate (NaNO3) is "E250" and potassium nitrate (KNO3) "E252".Have you tried 'Saltpeter', its the same but with a different name. It is used to cure meat.
I see all the attempts at home-made all-in-one fertilizer rather unfortunate.I was doing my own mix
It might be an option. Just need to check out where to buy from in Cyprus.Hi all,
Unfortunately all nitrate (NO3) compounds are potentially explosive. Urea (CO(NH2)2) might be an option? You would need to dose a smaller amount more frequently. I'll add in @Zeus.
cheers Darrel
Noted with thanks.I see all the attempts at home-made all-in-one fertilizer rather unfortunate.
Either you're not advanced/diligent enough for studying the formulas; then you better use some commercial blend and hope it'll work for you.
Or you are a true enthusiast, and then it hardly makes sense to blend compounds together. Keeping them separate provides you with an option to adjust dosing of all nutrients according to the development in the tank.