Plant Fertilizer Comparisons by Ingredients
Compiled by Robert Paul H.
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| Product | Ingredients |
| Tetra Hilena
Initial Use: in the substrate "It is an iron and nutrient source for overall plant health and growth. Use when initally setting up the tank." |
"They
are not laterite, but more of a clay substance".
Analysis is as follows: Total nitrogen = 1%; water
soluble nitrogen = 0.5%, soluble potash = 25%. Derived
from : Total nitrogen from Ethylenediaminetetraacetic
acid and water soluble nitrogen from Ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid iron salt. Soluble potash from potassium sulfate. |
| Tetra
FloraPride Use: in the water "Tetra FloraPride is a liquid fertilizer for leaves and stems." Iron and Poatassium |
Analysis: Soluble potash = 3%, Iron = .02%, derived from potassium sulfate and ferric sulfate. |
| Tetra Hilena
Crypto Use: in the substrate "Tetra Hilena Crypto promotes the growth of roots. Should be used when initially setting up tank and whenever a water change is done, as per instructions." |
Analysis is:
Minimum Total Nitrogen = 1.35%, Min. Phosphoric Acid = 0.00%, Minimum Soluble Potash = 18.00%. |
| Hagen Plant
Grow for Aquariums Use: in the water |
NPK: 0.3 - 0.08
- 0.8 Total Nitrogen (N) - 0.3% Total Phosphorus (P) - 0.08% Total Potassium (K) - 0.8% Magnesium (Mg) - 0.012% Sulfur (S) - 0.020% Iron (Fe) - 0.0085% |
| Plant Grow
for Pond Use (Laguna) Use: in water |
0.26 - 0 - 4.3 Total Nitrogen (N) - 0.26% Total Potassium (K) - 4.3% Sulfur (S) - 0.015% Boron (B) - 0.006% Chloride (Cl) - 3.9% Iron (Fe) - 0.3% Manganese (Mn) - 0.025% Molybdenum (Mo) - 0.002% Zinc (Zn) - 0.004% |
| FloraSan Use: in the water "Dosage: For all freshwater aquariums, begin with one capful per 25 gallons, once per week. Slowly increase the dosage to a maximum of one capful per 5 gallons for heavily planted, "Dutch" type aquariums. Use one capfull per 10 gallons, maximum, for sparsely planted aquariums. You will notice improved coloring and growth in plants and fish. If algae growth increases, reduce dosage. May be used in conjunction with, or instead of laterite clays." |
Guaranteed
Analysis: Organic compounds, EDTA, humic acids 785 ppm. Macro elements - Fe 175 ppm, Mn 110 ppm, Zn 50 ppm, B 40 ppm, K 30 ppm. Anions - SO4 275 ppm, Cl 45 ppm. Micro elements - Co 5 ppm, Cu 3 ppm, Mo 2 ppm, I 1 ppm. Plus - organic extracts that promote growth and vitality in plants. |
| Kent
Freshwater Plant Supplement Use: in water |
0-0-3 Guaranteed analysis Soluble Potash (K20) 3% Copper (CU)(Min) .00001% Iron (FE)(Min) .24% .24% Chelated Iron Manganese (Mn)(Min) .01% Molybdenum (Mo)(Min) .0009% Zinc (Zn)(Min) .00014% |
| Substrate
Gold Use: in the substrate |
"Iron-rich
clay with the following nutrients added in proper
proportion: Magnesium, Manganese, Calcium, Zinc, Sulfur, Boron, Copper, Potassium, Phosphorus, and Nitrate." %???? |
| NATURAL GOLD
aquatic plant Use: in the water To be used in conjuction with Substrate Gold |
Chelated Iron Boron, Magnesium, Calcium Manganese, Nitrate, Potassium Molybdenum, Copper, Zinc %?? Type of chelator??? |
| Tropica
Mastergrow Use: in the water |
K 0.79% Mg 0.39%
S 1.01% B 0.004% Cu 0.006% Fe 0.07% Mn 0.04% Mo 0.002% Zn
0.002% HEEDTA, DTPA, E123 |
| AQUATRONICS
AQUAPLANT TABLETS Use: in the substrate |
NPK 11-15-20 |
| Ferroplant
Iron Use: in the water Iron only suppliment |
Fe2, EDTA |
| Seachem
Flourish Use: water mineral trace suppliment |
Calcium 0.18%, Mag 0.11%, Sulfur 0.23% Chlorine 1.23% Cobalt 0.0004% Iron, (Ferrous gluconate) 0.58% Manganese 0.005% Molybdenum 0.002% Sodium 0.77% Zinc 0.00044% Tin 0.000028% Nickel 0.000036% Vanadium 0.0001% Rubidium 0.0001% Iodine 0.0001% Bromine 0.001% Potassium 0.06% Phosphorus 0.01% Amino acid chelates 0.6% other misc organic factors 0.0156 % preservatives 0.3% |
| Flourish Iron Use: in the water Iron only suppliment |
It is a complexed ferrous (Fe+2) iron product which contains 10,000 mg/L of iron. |
| Flourish Tabs Use: in the substrate "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." |
Calcium 20.0% Mag. 0.08% Sulfur 35.0% Boron 0.016% Chlorine 0.00023% Cobalt 0.00015% Copper 0.00011% Iron 2.8% Manganese 0.11% Molybdenum 0.0003% Sodium 0.0005% Zinc 0.00017% Aluminum 0.00006% Vanadium 0.00023% Rubidium 0.0005% Iodine 0.0006% Potassium 0.0000018% Phosphorus 0.03% Amino Acid chelates 9.7% Misc organic factors 0.002% |
| Seachem
Flourite Use: Substrate |
Natural clay gravel providing ferric iron. Will not alter pH |
| Profile
Aquatic Plant Soil Use: substrate |
100% natural clay gravel, providing iron, calcium, and manganese, (no additives, all from natural minerals) Over 70% pore space for the storing and exchange of nutrients. Will not alter pH. The pH of the gravel is between 6.8 and 7.0 |
| AgSafe
Aquarium Plant Spikes Use: in substrate |
Natural
Occurring Minerals for high iron and trace element cation exchanges...yet, low in soluble salts..contains laterite (clay providing iron and CEC) trace elements, sea kelp mill that provides potassium and a natural grain hormone that stimulates root growth! GUARANTEED ANALYSIS: Sorghum, Magnetite, Langbelinite, & Sea Kelp Extract |
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