wrong root tabs?

[alicialav]

I was out on a pet supply run today and picked up some root tabs-- Pond root tabs-- for my 40 g planted. Are these gonna be okay to use? It is Aquarium Pharmaceuticals Pond Care.

 

[180gz71]

I dont know whether they are or not, but when I found those a bunch of people advised me against using them. Something about Urea, check the ingredients.

 

[alicialav]

ok, I returned them.. seems bad to take chances like that.

 

[nickmcmechan]

urea = concentrated ammonia

 

[WeeNe858]

so you CANT use pond tabs for indoor aquariums?

(cuz i was just going to make a thread on that)

 

[plantling]

I'd say to stick on the side of safety, use Flourish tabs or other tabs meant for aquariums. Are pond tabs that much cheaper or something?

 

[77710]

how about using very small pieces of the stick fert meant for indoor house plants? I put about 3/8" of one under one of my plants but have not seen any dramatic difference yet.

 

[loaches r cool]

Usually ferts for house plants are a bad idea in fish tanks... for one the concentration and ratios are way off...

 

[shaggbark]

I only use Flourish tabs. I have tried other brands with BAD results. I would never use anything that was not created for aquarium use and fish safe.

If you have a doubt, throw it out!