Great, thanks for the cheap alternatives, KCl i think should be ok, but Fleet Enema I'm not so sure, might check my pharmacy first, might only be available in USA as like all things. One more thing, my nitrAte is 0 all the time, should I try Flourish Nitrogen or is there a cheaper way to do it?
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Tree stump remover is usually 100% Potassium Nitrate. If you can find it, pick up Spectracide Tree Stump Remover. I know it's ok cause it's what I use. One bottle will probably last you for a year(at least 6 mons.). I picked it up in the green house section of my local Lowe's.
Len
PS Before you ask, there is not nearly enough Potassium in it to use it for dosing K. Just use it for the KNO3.
Len
PS Before you ask, there is not nearly enough Potassium in it to use it for dosing K. Just use it for the KNO3.
I found fleet enema in the chemist, but having a horrible time finding tree stump remover, the only other one I found is a solution and doesn't contain any KNO3, tried hardware stores, hydroponics and flower nurseries.
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I've gone through all possible resources in the retail industry and I have found a chemical company that sells pure potassium nitrate in a powder form. It's smallest size is a 25kg bag for AUS$52.91. I'm guessing this will last me umm 5 generations? hehe. So you reckon I should grab it? also will the dosage be the same as your stump remover if I do get it?
Thanks again for replys.
Thanks again for replys.
I wouldn't buy that much. There are places on line that will sell you a couple of pounds, but for the life of me I can't think of the one I've used in the past. I'll work on it for you.
Len
EDIT: Got it.....Go here for KNO3. www.litemanu.com
Click on Shop on Line, then Nutrients, then Chemicals. They'll send you a couple of pounds pretty cheap.
Len
EDIT: Got it.....Go here for KNO3. www.litemanu.com
Click on Shop on Line, then Nutrients, then Chemicals. They'll send you a couple of pounds pretty cheap.
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Too freakin' much money!!!!!!
Ok, try this, and if you can't find this in Australia I give up.
There is a product called Salt Petre. I just bought some in a pharmacy here the other day. It's 100% Potassium Nitrate. In fact it's the finest, purest KNO3 I've seen anywhere and what I'll use from now on.
Not all pharmacies may carry it, but keep looking because I'm sure somewhere in a city the size of Sydney someone must carry it. Try that chemist where you got the Fleet.
Good luck and let me know how you make out. This is becoming a real challenge.
Len
I don't remember if I mentioned it previously and I'm too lazy to look back at all the posts, but just because it's Potassium Nitrate you still need to dose K separately. The Potassium Nitrate is just for the NO3. It doesn't contain enough K. For the K you dose either KCl(potassium chloride) or K2SO4(potassium sulfate).
Ok, try this, and if you can't find this in Australia I give up.
There is a product called Salt Petre. I just bought some in a pharmacy here the other day. It's 100% Potassium Nitrate. In fact it's the finest, purest KNO3 I've seen anywhere and what I'll use from now on.
Not all pharmacies may carry it, but keep looking because I'm sure somewhere in a city the size of Sydney someone must carry it. Try that chemist where you got the Fleet.
Good luck and let me know how you make out. This is becoming a real challenge.
Len
I don't remember if I mentioned it previously and I'm too lazy to look back at all the posts, but just because it's Potassium Nitrate you still need to dose K separately. The Potassium Nitrate is just for the NO3. It doesn't contain enough K. For the K you dose either KCl(potassium chloride) or K2SO4(potassium sulfate).
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Ok I'll give that a try tomorrow in my local chemist, now you know what its like to live here, not a bad place overall just too bloody much a hassle when your into aquariums, all this "unavailability" also applies to the whole hobby, fish, equipment you name it, I can't even get Flourish Nitrogen without waiting for a week, that's after ringing 6 LFSs.
I just found a new website www.eplants.com.au that seems to be of some interest regarding fertilisers and stuff, in the fertiliser section they have Potass sulphate and its in Australia, but no Potass Nitrate. Anyway I see they also have Sulphate of Iron and Chelated Iron, if I wanted to get one of those which one would I buy?
I just found a new website www.eplants.com.au that seems to be of some interest regarding fertilisers and stuff, in the fertiliser section they have Potass sulphate and its in Australia, but no Potass Nitrate. Anyway I see they also have Sulphate of Iron and Chelated Iron, if I wanted to get one of those which one would I buy?
Chelated.
Try to find the Salt Petre locally. It's pure, it's cheap.
And re-read my last post. While you were writing this last one I was editing my previous one.
Len
I just looked at the site you were talking about. You can also buy the epsom salts at the pharmacy. I'm sure it'll be cheaper there than on line with shipping and all.
Try to find the Salt Petre locally. It's pure, it's cheap.
And re-read my last post. While you were writing this last one I was editing my previous one.
Len
I just looked at the site you were talking about. You can also buy the epsom salts at the pharmacy. I'm sure it'll be cheaper there than on line with shipping and all.
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One more thing, is there anything else in the pharmacy I could buy for Potassium Sulphate, calcium and iron? Thought I might ask before I head down there.
