I wanted to know if I would still have to dose ferts. Like trace elements. Eco-complete has all the nutrients that plants need but just asking if I would still have to dose.
I just got black Eco-complete. Have questions.
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As far as I know, Eco doesn't contain any "expendable" nutrients - it's just rich in minerals, has good porosity, can easily culture bacteria, etc. You will definetely still have to dose trace ferts, among others (check the sticky on ferts about the different ones you should use).
No read this Link. It says it has all the nutrients in it.maronov said:
http://www.marinedepot.com/md_viewItem.asp?idProduct=CS0770
Yes, I know all that - I use Eco myself. However, there is a difference between a substrate being composed of certain minerals, and a substrate "containing nutrients". Substrates don't contain nutrients, you need fertilizers for that.cichlidkeeper91 said:
It only has minerals...you have to fertilize. There is no way around it.cichlidkeeper91 said:
Also you may get a KH spike and some insyability...just keep doing water changes and keep monitoring your parms....it will get better.
Ok I will still dose. I have DIY co2, Eco-complete, Flourish for ferts, and 4wpg. Is that enough for a 12gallon
you will need Macros. Flourish is only traces, and you have CO2, so your demand for NPK will be higher. If you do not provide that, you will have issues.
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