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Unlike land based plants, aquatic plants absorb nutrition through both their leaves and roots and certain minerals iron and potassium, in particular, can only be absorbed by the root system.  A deficiency of iron or potassium can result in the leaves losing their colour or yellowing and in some  cases the plants can die.

For aquarium plants or pond plants we highly recommend our own Plants Alive grow tabs which are slow release food (lasts up to 2 months) which fulfills the needs of root nutrition and results in not only faster growth but also much more lush growth.  One tablet per plant or bunch of aquarium plants is recommended when planting. For pond plants, one tablet under each plant is sufficient.

 Also recommended for root feeding aquarium plants is Tetraplant Crypto tablets and for aquarium plants that feed through their leaves we would recommend Tetra Plant Plantamin and if in doubt then use both methods.  Aquarium plants also need other nutrients apart from fertilizer, for example iron which can only be absorbed through the roots.  We therefore suggest that a combination of liquid nutrients and substrate additives be used to maximize aquarium plant growth and conditions. 

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	Waterlife Research Tropiflora 100ml Tropiflora's plant nutrients and trace elements are chelated for slow release over a 10-14 day period, creating cont…	£8.99	Buy More
	TetraPlant Plantamin 100ml Tetraplant Plantamin contains complex bound iron and other valuable trace elements, such as manganese and potassium, whi…	£4.85	Buy More
	TetraPlant Plantamin 250ml Tetraplant Plantamin contains complex bound iron and other valuable trace elements, such as manganese and potassium, whi…	£9.99	Buy More
	TetraPlant Crypto 10 tabs TetraPlant Crypto tablets are designed for marsh plants such as Amazon Swords and Cryptocorynes.  The tablets are p…	£5.40	Buy More
	Interpet Floraboost 100mls Interpet Flora Boost is a plant food that contains highly available essential trace elements including iron.  The f…	£5.29	Buy More
	Tetra Koi Pond thermometer Tetra Koi Pond thermometer is durable, easy-to-read, and accurate for determining water temperature. Know when, how much… OUT OF STOCK	£6.49	Buy More
	Plant Weights (10) Plant Weights (10)	£0.99	Buy More
	Plants Alive bunching kit Comprising 20 easybend lead strips (we use the longer thinner lead strip, which is easier to apply to each bunch and kin…	£4.50	Buy More
	Waterlife Research Tropiflora 60ml Liquid plant fertiliser for aquarium plants.   Tropiflora's plant nutrients and trace elements are chelat…	£4.50	Buy More
	Plants Alive Plant Potting Kit Comprising of 10 x 3.5cm round pots, 10 rockwool strips and 10 easy bend lead strips to help keep stem plants together a…	£4.50	Buy More