Aquarium Plant Food


plant foodYou wouldn't neglect to feed your fish, but your aquarium plant needs food also. Aquatic fertiliser is the food you can buy for aquarium plants. Used correctly, an aquatic plant fertilser is harmless to fish.

Aquarium plants have there own unique needs that differ from plants above the water surface. Aquatic plant systems have developed in a way that only permits them to absorb chelated minerals.

Fertiliser for aquarium plants differs from common plant fertiliser in it's specific formulation. Chelated minerals are required in order for the aquatic plants to be able to uptake them efficiently. The ingredients used in these specialised products can be absorbed by the leaves or roots while common plant fertilisers would be a waste of time.

Always be sure to keep within the manufacturer's guidelines. These fertilisers are generally designed to be low in phosphate but over use will have it's consequences. Excess aquatic plant fertiliser will cause blooms of undesirable algae on the plants and glass.

Plant Food For Sale


Plant food products currently at auction will be displayed below. Also see the full range of aquarium plant food available from eBay stores.
Seachem Flourish - Plant Food 500ml
 Seachem Flourish - Plant Food 500ml
AU $19.99
AU $29.00

Aqua MasterPlant Food Review


plant foodAristopet Aqua Master plant food offers plants nutrients and trace elements required for lush growth. Phosphate free high iron formula reduces potential for algal blooms.

Usage is at the rate of 5 ml per 50 liters of water. 150ml bottle treats 1500 liters. 500ml bottle treats 5000 liters. Easy dropper cap. Graduated measuring cup included. Contains N, P, K, Cheated Iron, Magnesium, Boron and Zinc.

Suitable for freshwater fish. Best results will be achieved in conjunction with correct lighting and carbon dioxide.

Plant Root Tab Review


plant food tabsAristopet Aqua Master plant food root tablets offer nutrients and trace elements required for lush rooted aquatic plant growth. Slow release directly to the aquatic plant roots. Increases foliar growth and flowers. This product is best used for outdoor aquatic plants. The perfect product to get your starved water lilies to flower.

Usage is at the rate of 1 tablet per 3-4 litres of soil or gravel monthly or more often where water is above 25 degrees celcius. Press finger deep into substrate 8cm from the plant crown. Available in bulk 250 and 50 tablets bottles.

Manufacturer's Guaranteed Analysis:


Total Nitrogen (N) 10.00%
Ammonical Nitrogen 5.50%
Nitrate Nitrogen 2.40%
Urea Nitrogen 0.60%
Water Insoluble Nitrogen 1.50%
Available Phosphate (P2O5) 14.00%
Soluble Potash (K2O) 8.00%
Boron (B) 0.02%
Soluble Iron (Fe) 0.11%
Soluble Manganese (Mn) 12.00%
Molybdenum (Mo) 0.0006%
Soluble Zinc (Zn) 0.07%

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