Wondering if you could use small amounts of normal fertilizer for aquatic plants instead of those overpriced little bottles you can buy at pet stores. Why or why not?
Answers:
Don't use the normal fertilizer. You have a couple choices.
The first is that you can use pond tabs or fertilizer. It is safe for fish and usually much cheaper.
The second is check out http://www.aquariumfertilizer. They have premixed dry fertilizer that you make up yourself and are a good source of information about plants
You'll also need to do regular water changes to provide trace nutrients or make sure you use the appropriate mix of different kinds of fertilizers. Some plants need additional suplements like Iron to grow or require that you inject CO2 as well.
Then there is also the appropriate amount of light. Different plants require different amounts of light, anwhere from 1-3WPG (Watts per gallon).
Check out the local aquatic gardening clubs too...they are a good source of free or inexpensive plants and advice.
You can not use them because they contain high amount of nitrates and other chemicals, and would instantly kill your fish.
~ZTM
No,no,no,no,no,no,no,no! You don't need any fertilzer at all!
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