Do I still need additional fertilizers? If so, what is recommended?
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You do not absolutely NEED anything else but a liquid fertilizer is helpful. You can pick up a basic weekly use fertilizer (I use flourish by Seachem) or look into EI dosing (more work, better results). Depending on your plants you may want to look into root tabs (small fertilizer tablet in the substrate under the plant), CO2, and better lighting systems.Research into your plants will determine if you need to upgrade lighting and use CO2.All told, I do well with eco-complete and the weekly dose of Flourish. I do just as well in my sand substrate though. I prefer eco-complete for size and color. I have not found anything comparable in those factors near the price of eco-complete. You do not absolutely NEED anything else but a liquid fertilizer is helpful. You can pick up a basic weekly use fertilizer (I use flourish by Seachem) or look into EI dosing (more work, better results). Depending on your plants you may want to look into root tabs (small fertilizer tablet in the substrate under the plant), CO2, and better lighting systems.Research into your plants will determine if you need to upgrade lighting and use CO2.All told, I do well with eco-complete and the weekly dose of Flourish. I do just as well in my sand substrate though. I prefer eco-complete for... » Read More You do not absolutely NEED anything else but a liquid fertilizer is helpful. You can pick up a basic weekly use fertilizer (I use flourish by Seachem) or look into EI dosing (more work, better results). Depending on your plants you may want to look into root tabs (small fertilizer tablet in the substrate under the plant), CO2, and better lighting systems.Research into your plants will determine if you need to upgrade lighting and use CO2.All told, I do well with eco-complete and the weekly dose of Flourish. I do just as well in my sand substrate though. I prefer eco-complete for size and color. I have not found anything comparable in those factors near the price of eco-complete. « Show Less
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You shouldnt need any additional fertilizer for a long time but depending on your tank size I would suggest a co2 maker. The cheaper co2 makers are just as good as the expensive ones, just depends on how much maintenance you want to do. I hope this is helpful.
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It's my understanding that additional fertilizers are not required, however i do use Seachem Flourish Tablets in my tank along with the CaribSea Eco-Complete
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Eco-complete is a great plant substrate but will not provide complete nutrients for plants...ferts added via the water will greatly benefit live plants along with a source of carbon(seachem's excel)seachem comprehensive is a great liquid fert to begin with as well...for heavy root feeders(sword plants&various; crypts)you will need to supply a quality root tab..
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You may still need to add macro fertilizers depending on your fish load and the types of plants and there requirements. A "low tech tank" will most likely not need much additional, a high light tank will need macro nutrients.
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I'd say not immediately. Think of this stuff as starter soil. Over time you may need to add some fertilizer but my tank has been going strong with no added fert for 6 months.
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I just used this gravel with no additional fertilizers ect and the aquatic bulbs I planted are doing great, the fish as well. This was in a brand new un-cycled tank.
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You do not absolutely NEED anything else but a liquid fertilizer is helpful. You can pick up a basic weekly use fertilizer (I use flourish by Seachem) or look into EI dosing (more work, better results). Depending on your plants you may want to look into root tabs (small fertilizer tablet in the substrate under the plant), CO2, and better lighting systems.Research into your plants will determine if you need to upgrade lighting and use CO2. All told, I do well with eco-complete and the weekly dose of Flourish. I do just as well in my sand substrate though. I prefer eco-complete for size and color. I have not found anything comparable in those factors near the price of eco-complete.
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Also eco-complete is a high cec substrate,meaning it will readily absorb ferts added to the water columns..
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If you are growing "easy" low demand aquarium plants you will be fine. I also use FLOURISH with good results. If you are growing water lillys you cant feed them enough so you will have to add fertilizer spikes
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I don't think it would be necessary but if it is a mild mix, you "can". Myself, I'm not a fan of chemical fertilizers, at ALL... ever.
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Absolutely! As the previous post states...use it with confidence; plants easily utilize the additional nutrients and it shows.
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That sounds correct to me.. use high nitrogen for green growth the other for budding and fruiting , assuming it has the ingredients for tha:t phosphorous and potash.
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That is what I have understood about the term organic. Also, natural composting to boost soil rather than store fertilizer. I would contact the company directly before taking advice from a stranger.
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The instructions are located on the side of the box. It will clarify which fertilizers to use during the seed/veg/flowering stage. Hope this helps and Happy growing.
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Negligible on all three counts. It's not about "fertilizing" the plants. It's about the hormonal effects that seaweed has on plants. I use it on Stag Horn ferns, all of my orchids and various other plants such as those in hanging baskets. If you use Seaweed or Kelp, don't omit the fertilization. It's not meant to be used in place of a good fertilizer. Any decent fertilizer will include all the minerals and trace elements you need. The end result is more robust roots. (The better the roots are...the better the uptake of nutrients...the healthier the plant) 1 TBSP per Gal is good. Use once a month.
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This is a potting mix enhanced with fertilizer. The fertilizer in the soil feeds for 6 months, so no additional plant food is needed.
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I'd recommend two boxes, better to have some to do your roots if you don't need all of both of them. You can mix up one box, if it isn't enough, add some from the other, with more water.
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Hi, No this doesn't come with fertilizer. I have only been able to find the Ross fertilizer at Amazon. Look at different sites to get the best price. As for the root feeder, I love mine. My ground was like cement, a pick would bounce on it but, after alot of patiences and this root feeder putting moisture back in the ground, I now have a really nice lawn and the trees that weren't dead are now thriving. Good luck to you.
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Yes, Id recommend adding 1/2tsp per gallon to the water first, then add your nutrients. Finally PH correct if needed as it tends to raise the PH a bit. My plants have stronger branches and tougher leaves after adding this to my hydroponic nutrients.
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Yes, amend your soil of any rocks or dried grasses, at this time when ground is level and ready for planting,spread in your fertilizer, I used this product as some of the reviews gave a good result. But, I found that they soil here has a soft clay so this year I stared to use a Compost Fertilizer, Buffaloloam made from buffalo pooh, It's very rick, no smells and dark dark coloring. and everything in this garden looks like a golf course, The green light a fast result, within days,but, seemed to only have a speedy set to a light coloring. With the Buffalo loam compost, it's great for every living thing, except humans..Please feel free to ask any questions .if I have not answered your question. English is my second language and the English has been a challenge all the years. Brenda
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I use only bloom plus and my plants bloom more they ever bloomed without bloom plus. My indoor geraniums are now outside for the summer and each plant has about 20 huge blooms. They were blooming when I put them outside and then took a rest and are now blooming. Some of my geraniums are about 10 years old. I would not use any other fertilizer. It could harm the plants.
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If you use mirale grow dirt the fertilizer last up to 3month you don't NEED to. I use miracle grow plant food if there is a lot of fruit or veg on it.
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If your fertilizer is dry you shouldn't really have any build up. My hand held spreader (hand crank) didn't last long enough before it twisted off for any build up. It did get fertilizer dust but no issues with build up.
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yes, but I have given up on hydroponics. The yield is not worth the expense. Enriched soil seems to do better for where I live.
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It all depends on your soil. This will add fertilization to your soil but, if the soil is poor you may want to add extra separately.