Root tabs and micro and macro

[FishRus]

What are some good brands for root tabs and micro and macro ferts?

 

[Rivercats]

Dry macro and micro fert package for $15 from Greenleafaquariums.com... Estimative Index | Aquarium Fertilizer | Green Leaf Aquariums.

I use root tabs from AquariumPlants.com but most brands are good and some people make their own DIY osmocote root tabs or you can buy them from places like Peabody's Paradise run by one of the AA members.

 

[FishRus]

Dry macro and micro fert package for $15 from Greenleafaquariums.com... Estimative Index | Aquarium Fertilizer | Green Leaf Aquariums.

I use root tabs from AquariumPlants.com but most brands are good and some people make their own DIY osmocote root tabs or you can buy them from places like Peabody's Paradise run by one of the AA members.

Ok thank you, this is perfect. I just purchased the dry macro and micro fer package. That package is everything i need right? Im just starting to do a planted tank.

Ill just need the bulbs, glass plate, and root tabs and i think ill be all ready to start.

 

[Rivercats]

You need 3 dosing bottles found at the bottom of this page... http://greenleafaquariums.com/aquarium-fertilizer.html.



This is a good thread about dosing PPS-Pro. Only read the opening post not all the comments after it.... http://www.aquaticplantcentral.com/forumapc/pps-analysis-feedback/39491-newbie-guide-pps-pro.html.



There are two things I do different from the article. First I use 3 dosing bottles as I split the macro nutrients for better custom dosing to the needs of the tank. Nitrates in one bottle, phosphates and potassium in one bottle, and micro's in the 3rd bottle. The other thing you'll notice the recipe calls for using MgSO4, magnesium sulfate, which you don't need if you have hard tap water with a Gh and Kh of 4 or higher.