Aqueon Aquarium Plant Food

Product Description

Aqueon Aquarium Plant Food supplies essential macro- and micro-nutrients that freshwater aquarium plants need for lush, healthy growth. The formula also includes kelp extract, a natural source of cytokinin that encourages strong root development. Since nutrients deplete quickly in an enclosed aquarium system, regular dosing replaces what plants use up, bringing out vibrant new growth. A convenient dosage cap makes weekly application simple.

Benefits

Feeds live plants: Provides essential macro and micro nutrients that freshwater aquarium plants need to grow well and thrive.
Boosts root development: Contains kelp extract, a natural source of cytokinin that helps plants build stronger root systems.
Replaces depleted nutrients: Nutrients in an enclosed aquarium deplete quickly, and this food replenishes what plants use up.
Encourages vibrant growth: Regular dosing brings out vibrant new growth, keeping your planted aquarium looking lush and healthy.
Flexible dosing: Dose can be adjusted based on how many plants you have and your desired growth rate.
Convenient dosage cap: The included cap makes it easy to measure the correct amount for your tank size.

Ingredients

Aqueon Aquarium Plant Food 0-0-1

Derived From: Muriate of Potash, Calcium Chloride, Magnesium Sulfate, Sodium Tetraborate, Iron EDTA, Manganese EDTA, Sodium Molybdate, Zinc EDTA.

Non-Plant Food Ingredients

Ingredient	Percentage
Kelp Extract	0.03%
Inert Ingredient (Deionized Water)	98.5%

Guaranteed Analysis

Nutrient	Guaranteed Percentage	Additional Detail
Soluble Potash (K2O)	1%
Calcium (Ca)	0.2%
Magnesium (Mg)	0.03%	0.03% Water Soluble Magnesium
Sulfur (S)	0.036%	0.036% Combined Sulfur
Boron (B)	0.0006%
Iron (Fe)	0.12%	0.12% Chelated Iron
Manganese (Mn)	0.00008%	0.000008% Chelated Manganese
Molybdenum (Mo)	0.0035%
Zinc (Zn)	0.00012%	0.00012% Chelated Zinc

How to Use

Usage Instructions

Shake well first: Shake the bottle thoroughly before each use to ensure the nutrients mix evenly throughout the bottle.
Measure your dose: Use the dosage cap to add 10 mL, about two teaspoons, for every 10 gallons of water.
Dose weekly: Add this amount to your aquarium water once per week as part of your regular routine.
Adjust as needed: Increase or decrease the dose depending on how many plants you have and their growth rate.
Split larger doses: For better results, consider giving smaller doses spread across the week instead of one large dose.

Additional Information

Precautions

Not for food crops: This product is not intended for food crop sites and should only be used in aquarium settings.
Molybdenum warning: Fertilizing materials containing molybdenum may cause forage crops to reach levels toxic to ruminant animals if misused.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q1: What does Aqueon Aquarium Plant Food do?

Ans: Aqueon Aquarium Plant Food supplies essential macro and micro nutrients that freshwater aquarium plants need to grow well. It also contains kelp extract, which supports strong root development, helping create a well rounded, multi-system plant supplement for your tank setup.

Q2: How often should I dose my tank with plant food?

Ans: Add 10 mL, about two teaspoons, for every 10 gallons of aquarium water once per week. You can adjust this dosage depending on how many plants you keep and how quickly you want them to grow throughout your planted aquarium.

Q3: What ingredients are in Aqueon Aquarium Plant Food?

Ans: This plant food contains muriate of potash, calcium chloride, magnesium sulfate, sodium tetraborate, iron EDTA, manganese EDTA, sodium molybdate, and zinc EDTA as nutrient sources, along with kelp extract and deionized water as non-nutrient ingredients that help deliver the formula.

Q4: Does this plant food help with root growth?

Ans: Yes. Aqueon Aquarium Plant Food contains kelp extract, a natural source of cytokinin, which encourages strong root development. This helps your freshwater plants establish a healthy root system alongside their growth throughout the planted aquarium tank.

Q5: What sizes does Aqueon Aquarium Plant Food come in?

Ans: Aqueon Aquarium Plant Food is available in three sizes, 4.4 ounces, 8.7 ounces, and 17.4 ounces, so you can choose the bottle that best matches your tank size and how often you dose your planted aquarium water each and every week.

Q6: Why do aquarium plants need added nutrients?

Ans: Within an enclosed aquarium system, essential nutrients get used up quickly as plants grow. Aqueon Aquarium Plant Food replaces these lost macro and micro nutrients, helping encourage new growth and keep your plants flourishing over time in a healthy, planted tank.

Q7: Can I adjust the dosage for my tank?

Ans: Yes. The recommended dosage may need adjusting depending on how many plants you have and your desired growth rate. It can also help to split the weekly dose into smaller amounts given a few times throughout the week for best results.

Aquascaping Accessories

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