Fertilizer questions

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I was looking at the fertilizer I bought for my houseplant (yes, sadly, only one ;)) and started wondering if I could use it for my aquarium...
I'm currently using PlantGro NPK, which is 0.6-0.3-2.4 (I multiplied it out, it's 10-5-40). The Schultz Liquid Plant Food I've got is 10-15-10.
I've got No-Salt, and wondered if the Schultz could be used as a base with No-Salt added for more K. I have been looking for stump remover for a source of N but can't find it anywhere - tomorrow I'm off to the home improvement centres and Canadian tire to see what I can find - but when I find it, I'd add that as well to change the ratio so the phosphates are less than the N. I've got Fleet - so basically I guess once I get the stump remover I'll have the NPK covered without anything else being needed, but the Schultz also has Iron (0.10%), Manganese (0.05%) and Zinc (0.05%)which I thought might be helpful (though maybe the levels are too high since it's designed for land plants/hydroponics).
Just curious if it's do-able, I'm just starting to wrap my head around the world of fertilization :)
 
I would recommend against using any type of fertilization of products not specifically designed for planted tanks. Many house plant additives have urea and other properties in them that can cause massive algae blooms.

Len
 
Okie dokie, I won't even think about it. Gotta find some stump remover and then I can stop relying on a pre-mixed product (hmm, seems to me you once recommended that Len ;)) and get all the levels to where they should be. Let the tinkering begin!
 
Also, check around at your pharmacies(mom and pop ones are best) for Salt Petre.
Some carry it or can order it for your. Pure KNO3.
Or you can get it from Greg Watson on line.

Len
 
I'm going to drop Greg Watson an e-mail and find out whether he can/will ship KNO3 or anything to Canada.
I'm not going to recommend things that are unavailable. It would be a shame if he doesn't. The price is right and the service is great.

Len
 
I am checking into Canadian regulations, and will let you know when I get a response. I still can't imagine that even in Canada they have small quantities outlawed. Should know for sure by tomorrow.
Dave
 
I just spoke with Greg Watson. He does ship to Canada and says he's had no problems with that. He said that they do charge the customer a small 'customs' fee of a couple of dollars for the product.
So you can get it from him.
Feedback on this would be appreciated from anyone living in Canada, who has purchased KNO3 or any nutrients from the states.

Len
 
Wow, thanks for doing some research, I really appreciate that!
I really did read that it wasn't available in Canada without special licensing, apparantly the author of that site was misinformed and is passing out incorrect information.
I'll ask at my local pharmacy - I used to work there, and know the pharmacist pretty well so I'm sure they'll let me know if they can order it.
If I can't get it there tomorrow, I'll check out Greg Watson. Ordering online is a bit tough for me, I have to borrow a friend's credit card or buy from someone who will take a cheque, which usually takes a few weeks since it has to clear. I'm really glad to know a good source though, you guys are great!
 
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