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Place the capsules close to the roots of large solitary plants and plants with sturdy roots.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe capsules do not fully decompose and the small balls inside the capsules will remain in the substrate after all nutrients have been released. The balls are made of resin, which is biologically harmless.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tropica","offers":[{"title":"10","offer_id":42644559167731,"sku":"","price":7.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"50","offer_id":42644559200499,"sku":"","price":29.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0635\/7860\/3763\/products\/tropicanutritioncapsules-50.jpg?v=1674213684"},{"product_id":"specialised-fertiliser","title":"Specialised Fertiliser","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSpecialised Nutrition is added each week when the water is changed. The pump bottle dispenses 2 mL per push.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWe recommend 6 mL (3 pumps) per 50 L water weekly. However, we recommended that this is set in accordance with plant requirements. Specialised Nutrition contains, in addition to micro-nutrients, all essential macro-nutrients. The fertiliser is particularly suitable where plants display a lack of nutrition. However note that if algae growth starts, Specialised Nutrition will promote this growth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSpecialised Nutrition contains nitrogen (N) and phosphorus (P). Dosage must therefore be adapted to plant absorption rates, to avoid undesirable algae growth. Where signs of algae growth develop, reduce the dosage by 50% and increase water changing frequency by 50%. 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No phosphates and nitrates.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eContents: 1 packet Ferropol 24. 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Flourish is safe for invertebrates such as shrimp.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFlourish® is designed to be used in conjunction with other macro and micro-nutrient supplements. Other manufacturers try to include ALL necessary nutrients, leading to overdoses of micro-nutrients in an attempt to raise macro-nutrient levels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse 1 capful (5 ml) for each 250L (60 US gallons) once or twice a week. For smaller doses, please note that each cap thread is approximately 1ml. 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Because the processes of producing photosynthetic intermediates and building onto them occur simultaneously, one can derive a substantial benefit with the use of Flourish Excel either alone or in conjunction with CO2 . The combination is particularly ideal for situations when continuing to add CO2 could result in dangerously low pH levels. Flourish Excel also has iron reducing properties which promote the ferrous state of iron (Fe+2), which is more easily utilized by plants than ferric iron (Fe+3).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe reason plants need CO2 is to produce longer chain carbon compounds also known as photosynthetic intermediates. Photosynthetic intermediates includes compounds such as ribulose 1,5-bisphosphate, and 2-carboxy-3-keto-D-arabinitol 1,5 bisphosphate. Although the names are complicated, the structures are quite simple (5 carbon chains). Flourish Excel™ does not contain these specific compounds per se, but one that is quite similar. By dosing with Flourish Excel™ you bypass the involvement of CO2 and introduce the already finished, structurally similar compounds. It is in its structural similarity that Flourish Excel™ is able to be utilized in the carbon chain building process of photosynthesis. Simple chemical or enzymatic steps can easily convert it to any one to any one of the above named compounds (or a variety of others).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn initial use or after a major (\u0026gt; 40%) water change, use 1 capful (5ml) for every 40L (10 US gallons). Thereafter use 1 capful for every 200L (50 US gallons) daily or every other day. 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In these cases potassium could become the limiting factor to growth. Use Flourish Potassium to prevent potassium depletion (signs of which include yellowing in older leaves) and maintain the highest level of growth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe most easily obtained sources of potassium are potassium nitrate and potassium phosphate. Both of these sources add to either nitrogen or phosphorus as well as potassium, making it virtually impossible to target a specific NPK ratio. Flourish Potassium™ is derived from potassium sulfate, allowing the user to adjust potassium levels without affecting nitrogen or phosphorus.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse 1 capful (5ml) for every 125L (30 US gallons). This dose raises potassium by 2 mg\/L. Repeat 2–3 times per week or as needed in response to signs of potassium deficiency in older leaves which include: chlorosis (yellowing), necrosis (death\/browning), pinholes in leaves, and weak stems and roots.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Seachem","offers":[{"title":"100ml","offer_id":43545443107059,"sku":"","price":9.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0635\/7860\/3763\/products\/flourishpotassium_Custom.jpg?v=1672332952"},{"product_id":"flourish-tabs-1","title":"Flourish Tabs","description":"Flourish Tabs are growth stimulating tablets for plant roots. They contain essential trace elements, amino acids, and vitamins. They are rich in iron, manganese, magnesium, calcium, potassium, inositol, choline B12, biotin, and other factors that have been determined to be beneficial to aquatic plant roots. They contain no phosphate or nitrate that would promote algae proliferation. 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