When do i add liquid plant fertilizer?

[Billsgate]

Hi,

Maybe a stupid question, but here goes:
I use aquasafe by tetra to treat my tapwater. It says on the package: removes chlorines and heavy metals.
Now, if i would add my plant fertilizer at the same time, would the iron in the fertilizer be removed?

TIA

 

[SnyperP]

You know i have no idea at all. That's why i just age my water before i put it in. It completely avoids all these chemical treatments and you don't have to worry about unwanted reactions. Chlorine only takes a day or two to evaporate away from the water. But i believe Chlorime (spelling may be way off) takes longer. Check your local water report to see what is in your water.

 

[Maillis]

Not sure on this question but I think the water treatment just detoxifies heavy metals by binding with them so they may still be available for use by plants. I don't think anyone has ever had plant problems due to their dechlorinator.

 

[Billsgate]

Well, i haven't had plant problems yet, i'm just starting to use fertilizer now because growth on my plants has stagnated a bit.
I was just curious, since it would be kinda dumb to have my fertilizer neutralised by my dechlorinator. 8O

 

[savga]

I've heard that it is better to add ferts a day or two after a water change if you use a conditioner. The only thing it could affect is trace metals and iron. Honestly, I doubt it makes alot of difference, but I add my ferts a day after the water change anyway.

 

[BASSNMAN]

I agree with adding your ferts several days after water changes to eliminate any problem. If you use carbon in your filter, it will strip nutrients your plants need.

 

[Billsgate]

Ok guys, i'll remove my carbon media from my filter, and i'll add my ferts in between water changes.
thanks allot!