How much ppm

[Chaz]

What are the optimum amounts of co2, pottasium, iron, nitrate, phosphate, and kh in a planted aquarium?
I understand each tank may vary but I'm looking for a basic guide to follow and build on.

Thanks

 

[Sacha]

*popcorn*

 

[EnderUK]

Article section

Nitrate (NO3) 20ppm per week
Potassium (K) 30ppm per week
Phosphate (PO4) 3ppm per week
Magnesium (Mg) 10ppm per week
Iron (Fe) 0.5ppm per week

 

[Julian]

Chaz, do your self a favour and throw the test kits away. Just use EI.

 

[Sacha]

Listen to Julian.

 

[ceg4048]

Listen to Sacha.

 

[Sacha]

Listen to Clive.

 

[pepedopolous]

LOL!

 

[EnderUK]

Who says he's using test kits, he might be using a calculator to try and pre mix some ferts. EI method isn't the only way to dose a tank and the principle behind EI is that it is flexible and can be modified to suit a tanks nutrient uptake. However following EI to letter makes dosing pretty bomb proof which is why it is recommended on this forum.

 

[Gee]

I am new to EI fertz can somebody explain what method is it, thanks!

 

[parotet]

I am new to EI fertz can somebody explain what method is it, thanks!

Go to the tutorials section... Plenty of excellent information!

 

[ian_m]

1. Buy this. http://www.aquariumplantfood.co.uk/bundles-starter-kits/bundles-4/starter-kits/ei-starter-kit.html
2. Mix.
3. Add to tank.
4. Done.

 

[Stu Worrall]

Listen to Ian_m 🙂