DavidW
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Anyone used CO2 supermarkets 'All-in-one' Macro & Micro fertiliser? It's got good reviews on the site but wanted to know if anyone here has used it.
The jargon says it can combine the macro and micro element together because it also contains E300 ascorbic acid and E202 Potassium Sorbate which prevents mould and acts as an antioxidant. Just wondering if this is a good product or snake oil?
I've very new to EI dosing.
Here's what it says on the site -
Description
Any plant, whether aquatic or terrestrial, needs a variety of nutrients to grow and maintain a good state of health. In the wild these nutrients are provided by natural means but because an aquarium is a closed ecosystem those nutrients must be supplemented to maintain strong growth and good health. If those nutrients aren't supplemented the plant will eventually die, or certainly have a lacklustre appearance.
Plants require nutrients at different rates and volume, some are required at higher volumes, such as Potassium (K), Phosphorus (P), and Nitrogen (N) - these are known as 'Macronutrients'. Other nutrients are also required, but at lower amounts or concentrations. These are know as 'Micronutrients' and include elements such as Boron (B), Copper (Cu), Iron (Fe), Manganese (Mn), Molybdenum (Mo) and Zinc (Zn).
Sourcing, then combining all of these 'ingredients' can be time-consuming and laborious, and getting the quantities right can be worrisome. Our 'All-in-One Complete Macros and Micros Fertiliser' solves that problem by providing all of the macro and micro nutrients your plants will need for sustained growth, health and vitality. The pre-made package contains accurately-measured quantities of the following elements:
Potassium Nitrate
Monopotassium Phosphate
Potassium Sulphate
Magnesium Sulphate Heptahydrate
Chelated Trace Elements
E300 Ascorbic Acid and E202 Potassium Sorbate are added to prevent mould and act as an antioxidant which enables the Macros and Micros to be combined.
The ingredients provide all of the key elements needed for high-quality plant growth, by proving the three macro elements and the many micro elements. With our 'All-in-One Complete Macros and Micros Fertiliser' you can be assured that your plants are receiving all of the nutrients needed for sustained growth, health and vitality.
Is it okay to combine Macros and Micros?
The reason sometimes cited for not combining these two solutions is because the Potassium Phosphate (a macro-nutrient) could react with the Iron in the micro-nutrient ingredients. To prevent this from happening, we add a small amount of E300 Ascorbic acid to lower the pH of the solution which prevents this reaction from occurring. Ascorbic acid is otherwise known as Vitamin C, which is completely safe for use in the aquarium and will not cause any harm to fish, shrimp or plants
The jargon says it can combine the macro and micro element together because it also contains E300 ascorbic acid and E202 Potassium Sorbate which prevents mould and acts as an antioxidant. Just wondering if this is a good product or snake oil?
I've very new to EI dosing.
Here's what it says on the site -
Description
Any plant, whether aquatic or terrestrial, needs a variety of nutrients to grow and maintain a good state of health. In the wild these nutrients are provided by natural means but because an aquarium is a closed ecosystem those nutrients must be supplemented to maintain strong growth and good health. If those nutrients aren't supplemented the plant will eventually die, or certainly have a lacklustre appearance.
Plants require nutrients at different rates and volume, some are required at higher volumes, such as Potassium (K), Phosphorus (P), and Nitrogen (N) - these are known as 'Macronutrients'. Other nutrients are also required, but at lower amounts or concentrations. These are know as 'Micronutrients' and include elements such as Boron (B), Copper (Cu), Iron (Fe), Manganese (Mn), Molybdenum (Mo) and Zinc (Zn).
Sourcing, then combining all of these 'ingredients' can be time-consuming and laborious, and getting the quantities right can be worrisome. Our 'All-in-One Complete Macros and Micros Fertiliser' solves that problem by providing all of the macro and micro nutrients your plants will need for sustained growth, health and vitality. The pre-made package contains accurately-measured quantities of the following elements:
Potassium Nitrate
Monopotassium Phosphate
Potassium Sulphate
Magnesium Sulphate Heptahydrate
Chelated Trace Elements
E300 Ascorbic Acid and E202 Potassium Sorbate are added to prevent mould and act as an antioxidant which enables the Macros and Micros to be combined.
The ingredients provide all of the key elements needed for high-quality plant growth, by proving the three macro elements and the many micro elements. With our 'All-in-One Complete Macros and Micros Fertiliser' you can be assured that your plants are receiving all of the nutrients needed for sustained growth, health and vitality.
Is it okay to combine Macros and Micros?
The reason sometimes cited for not combining these two solutions is because the Potassium Phosphate (a macro-nutrient) could react with the Iron in the micro-nutrient ingredients. To prevent this from happening, we add a small amount of E300 Ascorbic acid to lower the pH of the solution which prevents this reaction from occurring. Ascorbic acid is otherwise known as Vitamin C, which is completely safe for use in the aquarium and will not cause any harm to fish, shrimp or plants
I read another one ukaps thread 'any use ei?' which was helpful but can't find 
