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AQUATICS BY GEORGE
PLANT FERTILIZERS
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FERTILIZER MIXING CONTAINERS
All the containers we use here at Aquatics By George are food safe, pet safe, chemical safe and are also reuseable
TWIST TOP BOTTLES
*** 500ml Screw Top Clear Plastic Chemicals Storage Reagent Bottle ---
$8 CAD each
(includes one free LDPE dropper for dosing liquid ferts)
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PUMP TOP BOTTLES
*** 500 ML Black top pump bottles
$14 CAD each
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DRY FERTILIZERS
"JUST THE ESSENTIALS"
LOW LIGHT AQUATIC PLANT FERTILIZER & GH BOOSTER
GUARANTEED TO BE SAFE FOR ALL FRESHWATER FISH, AMPHIBIANS, REPTILES AND INVERTEBRATES
$10 CAD PER 150 GRAMS
(FREE DELIVERY IN CANADA! Limit 3 portions per order)
Each 150 gram portion is enough to fertilize over 250 gallons in a low or medium light aquarium.
Mix of calcium, magnesium, nitrogen, potassium and other beneficial nutrients for the planted aquarium.
A comprehensive fertilizer, iron supplement and mineral supplement all rolled in one.
No copper, zinc, molybdenum or any other ingredients which could potentially be toxic to sensitive animals, only the bare minimum required to see the plants in your aquarium grow.
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INSTRUCTIONS:
1 teaspoon per 10 gallons of the mixture gets dissolved in warm water, is mixed into your water bucket and added to the aquarium during regular partial water changes.
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ANALYSIS:
This fertilizer mix contains a NPK ratio of 1.1.1, with the following ingredients:
KNO3 - Potassium Nitrate
K2S04 - Potassium Sulfate
KH2PO4 - Monopotassium phosphate
PLUS
beneficial minerals like
CaCl2 - Calcium chloride
MgSO4·7H2O - Magnesium sulfate
AND
Chelated iron which supports plant growth and development and reddening of plants with red pigmentation.
NOTE: This fertilizer is designed to provide only the bare minimum of fertilizers needed to keep "low tech" plants, which don't require CO2 injection, high light, or high levels of nutrients.
If you want to grow medium or high light plants, I'd recommend getting the "MICROS & MACROS" or the "EVERYTHING" instead.
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"EVERYTHING”
ALL-IN-ONE DRY FERTILIZER MIX
TO GROW HEALTHY AQUATIC PLANTS
*** $8 CAD (with free delivery in Canada) of dry fertilizer in a resealable envelope makes 300 ML of liquid fertilizer
MACRONUTRIENTS
Potassium Sulfate (K2SO4) - 62.5%
Potassium Nitrate (KNO3) - 6.41%
Magnesium sulphate (MgSO4·7H2O) - 4.32%
MICRONUTRIENTS
Iron (Fe) - 2.1%
Manganese (Mn) - 0.6%,
Boron (B)- 0.38%
Copper (Cu) - 0.03%
Molybdenum (Mo) - 0.1%
Zinc (Zn) - 0.1%
Add to 300 ml distilled water in a food safe container and shake well to dissolve. Store away from light, or in a dark coloured container. Keep in the fridge if desired.
DOSING:
Lightly Planted: 2 drops per 10 gallons
Heavily Planted: 4 drops per 10 gallons
(20 drops = 1 ml)
Best added daily so as to keep levels as stable as possible and help prevent any of the nutrients running out. It is best to dose at the same time each day, preferably just before lights on.
Continue to do partial water changes as usual, about 25 to 50% every week or two, to prevent nutrients from building up to excessive levels.
Individual water chemistry in your tap water or aquarium water may cause your needs to vary. Be sure to test your water parameters, and adjust the amount of fertilizer used as needed.
WARNING!
Please use caution when handling fertilizers, avoiding contact with mouth and eyes, and keep away from the reach of young children.
Some of the trace ingredients such as copper and zinc may be toxic to amphibians and invertebrates, however many report having no issues with the recommended dose.
Learn more: “Practical PMDD Information (Sources and Doses)”
https://www.thekrib.com/Plants/Fertilizer/pmdd-tim.html
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MICROS & MACROS
LIQUID FERTILIZER
FOR AQUATIC PLANTS
"Perpetual Preservation System TM: The Most Accurate Aquatic Plant Fertilizers"
These pre-mixed liquid micronutrients (iron, copper, zinc, etc.) and macronutrients (NPK) formulas are a convenient way of giving your aquatic plants all the nutrients they need in order to reach their full potential.
Keeping the micros and macros separate allows you to have greater precision and target feed based on your water parameters or any particular needs of the plant species you're keeping.
The listed doses are intended for a fully planted tank. For newly planted or partially planted tanks, I would recommend you start out with 50% dose and go from there.
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*** $10 CAD for a set of one of each MICROS & MACROS 29.5 ML glass dropper bottles
(Perfect for microdosing in nano tanks)
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*** $14 CAD for a set of one of each MICROS & MACROS 125 ML squeeze dropper bottles
(Useful for smaller tanks and bins which need micro doses of fertilizers)
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*** $34 CAD for a set of one of each MICROS & MACROS 500 ML screw top bottles
(includes a free dosing dropper)
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*** $39 CAD for a set of 500 ML pump bottles including one of each MICROS & MACROS. ***
(Each pump dispenses approximately 2 ML)
MICROS:
7.0% Iron (Fe)
3.8% Boron (B)
0.4% Zinc (Zn)
2.2% Boron (B)
2.0% Manganese (Mn)
0.6%Molybdenum (Mo)
0.1% Copper (Cu)
DOSING:
Low Light:
0.25 ML or 5 drops per 10 gallons
Medium Light:
1 ML or 20 drops per 10 gallons
High Light:
2 ML or 40 drops per 10 gallons
Dose 1-2 times per week for low light or daily (before lights on is best) for high light.
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Individual water chemistry
(such as iron, copper etc.)
in your tap water or aquarium water may cause your needs to vary.
Be sure to test your water parameters, and adjust the amount of micros and macros used accordingly.
***WARNING*** Please use caution when handling fertilizers, avoiding contact with mouth and eyes, and keep away from the reach of young children. ***
***Note: Some of the trace ingredients such as copper and zinc may not be safe for amphibians and invertebrates, however many keepers report having no issues using the recommended dose.
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MACROS:
K2SO4 Potassium sulfate
KNO3 Potassium nitrate
KH2PO4 Monopotassium phosphate
MgSO4 Magnesium sulfate
DOSING:
Low Light:
0.5 ML or 10 drops per 10 gallons
Medium Light:
1 ML or 20 dr0ps per 10 gallons
High Light:
2 ML or 40 drops per 10 gallons
Dose 1-2 times per week as needed for low light, or daily (before lights on is best) for high light.
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Individual water chemistry
(such as nitrates, phosphates etc.)
in your tap water or aquarium water may cause your needs to vary.
Be sure to test your water parameters, and adjust the amount of micros and macros used accordingly.
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F.A.Q.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ABOUT MICROS & MACROS / PPS-PRO
Q: "How do I fit Micros & Macros into my water change schedule?"
A: "Dose MICROS and MACROS at the same time daily for a week. Do weekly partial water changes as usual."
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Q: "How much will each dose of fertilizer change my water parameters?"
A: Your individual water chemistry may cause your results to vary a bit, but 1ml per 10 gallons of MACROS adds approximately:
Nitrate (NO3) - 1 ppm
Phosphate (PO4) - 1 ppm
Potassium (K) - 1.33 ppm
Magnesium (Mg) - 0.1 ppm
and 1.0 ml per 10 gallons of MICROS adds approximately:
Iron (Fe) - 0.1ppm
Manganese (Mn) - 0.04ppm
Copper (Cu) - 0.004ppm
Molybdenum (Mo) - 0.004ppm
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"How much should I adjust the doses based on my lighting and how densely planted my tank is?"
These recommended doses are based on the needs of the average moderately planted tank. If yours is heavily planted, you may safely double the dose.
If your tank is sparsely or newly planted, use a 50% dose.
LOW LIGHT:
Micros - 0.25 ML or 5 drops per 10 gallons
Macros - 0.5 ML 10 drops per 10 gallons
"With 50% weekly partial water changes, water column nutrient levels should reach approx. 7 ppm NO3, 0.7 ppm PO4, 9 ppm K, 0.7 ppm Mg, 0.35 ppm Fe(TE)".
MEDIUM LIGHT:
Micros - 0.5 ML or 10 drops per 10 gallons
Macros - 1 ML or 20 drops per 10 gallons
"With 50% weekly partial water changes, water column nutrient levels should reach approx. 14 ppm NO3, 1.4 ppm PO4, 18 ppm K, 1.4 ppm Mg, 0.7 ppm Fe(TE)".
HIGH LIGHT:
Micros - 1 ML or 20 drops per 10 gallons
Macros - 2 ML or 40 drops per 10 gallons
"With 50% weekly partial water changes, water column nutrient levels should reach approx. 28 ppm NO3, 2.8 ppm PO4, 36 ppm K, 2.8 ppm Mg, 1.4 ppm Fe(TE)"
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Q: “What kind of lighting do I need with this system?”
A: "MICROS & MACROS works with lots of different lighting setups. The general guidelines are:
Low Light ( Under 2 wpg) 10-12 hours a day
Medium Light (2.0 – 3.0 wpg) 8-10 hours a day
High Light ( 3.0 – 4.0 wpg) 7-8 hours a day
Very High Light (4+ wpg) 6 (Expert level)"
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“Can I mix the two solutions in one bottle?”
"No. The solution must be kept separate. The trace elements in the Micro mix react badly with the Macro components of the other mix at the concentration present in the solutions."
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Q: “Why is my macro mix cloudy with stuff settling to the bottom?”
A: "A couple potential reasons:
• Impurities in the ingredients
• Did not use distilled water
• Did not let sit overnight
• The container is not a chemical resistant plastic or glass.
No worries, just shake well."
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Q: "Do I need to do regular water changes?”
A: "No – Maybe – Yes
No: MICROS & MACROS does not add excessive nutrients to the tank, so in a plants only tank no water changes should be required.
Maybe: In a tank with high fish load like discus fish, the waste from the fish and food could lead to less than desirable water quality. Watch your NO3 nitrate levels. That will give you a good idea.
Yes. Certain substrates leach into the water and require the water to be changed. Water changes do not hurt. So if you have fish go for it..."
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Q: “How long will the dry chemicals last?”
A: "There is no expiry date on dry chemicals. As long as they are kept dry in sealed bags they are OK."
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Q: “Can I mix the chemicals together?”
A: "Not recommended."
*** If you prefer a single solution, try the "EVERYTHING" All-In-One Fertilizer. ***
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Q: “How often do I dose?”
A: "MICROS & MACROS is designed to be dosed daily at the same time. Just like feeding fish, feeding plants."
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Q: “When do I dose?”
A: "The best time to dose is anytime before lights go on so the nutrients are available for photosynthesis.
Daily dosing before lighting period starts, helps maintaining better balance, higher plant uptake and healthier plants."
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Q: “Can I dose Macros and Micros at the same time?”
A: "Yes. Simply dose both at the same time into moving water."
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Learn More: "Perpetual Preservation System": https://sites.google.com/site/aquaticplantfertilizer/home/chemicals
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MICROS & MACROS REFILLS:
*** $10 CAD for a set of two envelopes containing dry fertilizers , one MICRO and one MACRO, each to be mixed with 500 ML of distilled water.
*** FREE DELIVERY WITHIN CANADA ON ALL MICROS & MACROS REFILLS AND ALL DRY FERTILIZERS ***
(Limit 3 portions per order)
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ROOT TABLETS
*** NEW: Aquatics By George “DIRT BALLS”
All Natural Fertilizer Tablets with Micronutrients and Macronutrients for Aquatic and Terrestrial Plants
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$0.50 CAD each
$20 CAD for fifty
Now also available with Osmocote+ or Kelp, in addition, for no extra cost.
Our DirtBalls are crafted by hand into tiny clay balls which are then hardened and packed inside vegetable based capsules, so your plants can enjoy the benefits of dirt without the mess.
INSTRUCTIONS:
Dig a hole in substrate close to plant roots and bury. Lasts up to six months.
INGREDIENTS:
Montmorillonite clay and seaweed harvested from the seabeds of Iceland.
GUARANTEED ANALYSIS (seaweed):
Moisture (max) 5%
Ash (min) 89%
Calcium (min) 33%
Magnesium (min) 3%
Sulphur (min) 0.45%
Phosphorous (min) 0.5%
Potassium (min) 0.1%
Sodium (min) 0.0022%
Sodium (max) 0.010%
Zinc (min) 22 ppm
Iodine (min) 20 ppm
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AQUATICS BY GEORGE OSMOCOTE+ ROOT TABS
*** Root Feeder Tablets in Plant-Based Gel Capsules
Suitable for both terrestrial and aquatic plants. Contains Micronutrients and Macronutrients.
$0.25 CAD each.
$10 CAD for fifty
ANALYSIS:
TOTAL NITROGEN (N)*……………….....15.0%
Ammoniacal Nitrogen………………………8.0%
Nitrate Nitrogen……………………………7.0%
AVAILABLE PHOSPHATE (P2O5)*…....…9.0%
SOLUBLE POTASH (K2O)……………......12.0%
Calcium*...........................................................1.9%
MAGNESIUM (Mg)*…………………..…..1.4%
SULFUR (S)*…………………………….....4.0%
BORON (B)*……………………………......0.02%
COPPER (Cu)*………………………….......0.05%
IRON (Fe)*……………………………...…..0.45%
Chelated Iron (Fe)*………………..………...0.03%
MANGANESE (Mn)*…………………..…..0.06%
MOLYBDENUM (Mo)*…………….………0.02%
ZINC (Zn)*…………………………..………0.05%
***Note: Some of these ingredients may not be safe for amphibians and invertebrates, however, many keepers report having no issues with the recommended dose.
Looking for a fertilizer without zinc, copper etc.? Try our "Just The Essentials" 2 in 1 plant fertilizer and mineral supplement.***
*** Please use caution when handling fertilizers, avoiding contact with mouth and eyes, and keep away from the reach of young children. ***
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The clear cellulose capsules are made out of 100% vegan ingredients, with no gelatin or any other animal byproducts.
These root tabs are meant to be used within terracotta plant pots, or else planted deep in the substrate of a planted tank.
Heavy root feeders like swords and crypts should have one or two deep in the substrate within each plant pot, or one per about every 6 inches of the average planted aquarium.
Don’t overdo it. It’s best to start with a minimal amount, and increase the amount if needed. Make sure the tabs are always well buried. New tabs should be added every 6 months, or every 3 months at higher end tropical temperatures.
For best results, both root tabs and water column fertilizers may be used simultaneously.
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SOURCES:
“Practical PMDD Information (Sources and Doses)”
https://www.thekrib.com/Plants/Fertilizer/pmdd-tim.html
"Perpetual Preservation System": https://sites.google.com/site/aquaticplantfertilizer/home/chemicals
"Recommended Water Parameters": http://www.sfbaaps.com/articles/barr_02.html
"Growing Aquatic Plants"
http://www.wetwebmedia.com/PlantedTksSubWebIndex/groplts101.htm
"The Effects of Iron in Water on Aquatic Life"
https://www.cuteness.com/article/effects-iron-water-aquatic-life
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