KENT Freshwater Essential vs. other additives

[drsyn67]

Can anyone advise me on the usefulness of Kent Freshwater Essential? I am curious if it replaces or is similar to a Seachem product in purpose. I have read its description, and it is recommended by some online fish dealers as necessary with some fish. I have a planted tank and am already on a schedule with additives such as Excel, Florish, Iron and Phosphorus - all by Seachem and I am curious if the Kent product is really necessary. Thanks.

 

[gmh]

I would not add that stuff to what you are already using. It would probably be redundant to some extent and would just make the water a bit harder by adding many of the minerals already found in tap water.

 

[Hurley]

I have a planted tank and don't use it. I think what you are adding, along with proper weekly water changes should be enough for your tank. Your water changes should help replenish the trace minerals your plants need.

 

[Riiz]

I would just stick to what your using.

 

[Mgamer20o0]

Kent Freshwater Essential is basically Seachem Flourish.

your adding excel for carbon flourish trace Iron and Phosphorus..... still missing 2 ferts that might be needed. also you can mix your own ferts. i buy dry ones and mix them up.

 

[drsyn67]

Thanks for your replies. I realize there are additional ferts that might be useful, but have yet to proceed with them.

 

[Mgamer20o0]

pnk is more important then the trace and iron

 

[jones57742]

ds:

This is kinda off topic but is a reinforcement of Mg's posts.

I once used liquid ferts but dry fert's, IMHO, are really the only way to go.

TR

 

[Riiz]

The liquids work well, but they are really expensive, since your really just buying water and a plastic bottle. I wouldnt go any other way than Dry for macros and iron, but I do like Seachem flourish for my traces.

I think the importance of this thread is providing your plants a complete set of nutrients however you can. NPK, your macros should be first, then a complete set of traces.

 

[drsyn67]

Thanks again folks - I'm on it - had just read the Estimative Index after making this post - sorry to employ your ears to the same old questions.