Fertilizers

Fertilizer and Planted Tanks

Three major macronutrients (NPK) essential to aquatic plant growth and survival: Nitrogen (N), Phosphorous (P), and Potassium (K). These macronutrients are required by aquarium plants in large amounts. Micronutrients are equally as important to plant function and prosperity, but are only required in trace amounts. Without micronutrients such as Iron, Boron, and Manganese aquatic plants can develop deficiencies. Proper nutrients and nutrient levels are essential to maintaining a dynamic, thriving planted aquarium.

Instructional Resources from our Blog

• Fertilizers Fears? - learn the fertilizer basics, when to fertilize, how much, how often, and understand the different fertilization methods.

Fertilizer Dosing Methods and Calculator

• Aquarium Plant Fertilizer Dosing Calculator
• PPS-Classic and PPS-Pro - A Systematic Plan to Dosing
• Estimative Index Fertilization Method