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Description: Bio-Available Iron Supplement for Increased Coloration
Background: Many aquatic plants take in nutrients not only through through their roots, but also through their leaves. This being the case, liquid supplements that contain the nutrients essential to the health and long-term maintenance of these plants can be used. There is a major benefit to using liquid supplements versus solid root additives: you can dose a liquid daily and calculate to within a small percentage how much of a given substance is in the system and available to plants. This is typically not the case with tablet fertilizers, which dissolve at different rates. The amount of supplement required depends on the stocking density of the aquarium, light intensity, and whether or not CO2 is supplemented. Iron is considered a micronutrient for plants. Like magnesium, iron is needed for production of chlorophyll and activates many enzymes used in metabolic reactions. Many plants with natural red pigmentation intensify in color when an iron supplement is properly utilized. Formula Fe provides high quality bioavailable iron for your plants. The Kent Botanica line presents hobbyists with planted aquariums a range of supplements to help increase growth, coloration, and overall health of their aquatic plants without the use of hormones. Formula Fe was formulated to work in conjunction with Botanica Grow, K, Micro, Nitro+, Phos+, GH+, KH+, and Vita supplements. Plants require stable appropriate water parameters, nutrients, a source of inorganic carbon, and proper lighting (needs often vary by species) in order to grow, bloom, reproduce, and maintain health and coloration.
Instructions: Dose 1 ml (9 drops) of this solution per 10 gallons (40 L) every 3 days, testing regularly with an accurate iron test kit to maintain a concentration of 0.1 mg/L; alternately, you may dose 0.33 ml (3 drops) per 20 gallons daily. After observing the effect of this product on ornamental aquatic plants over a period of 2-3 weeks, adjust dosage accordingly. While plants and algae need more than just iron to proliferate, iron is often considered a biolimiting nutrient; that is to say, a sudden addition of iron to a system formerly lacking has a potential to “grow wild”. For that reason, it is always wise to add iron supplements at ½ the recommended dosage for the first two weeks until you are satisfied that the system is in balance.
Sources of Nutrients: Iron EDTA
Guaranteed Analysis: Iron (Fe) (Min) 1.00%
Precautions: Not for human consumption. Keep out of reach of children!
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