API Co2 Booster 237ml

API Co2 Booster 237ml

API Co2 Booster is a liquid carbon supplement for planted freshwater aquariums, supplied in a 237 ml bottle. It gives aquatic plants a source of carbon to support photosynthesis and growth, and suits hobbyists who want to boost their plants with or without a CO2 system.

Key Benefits

• Adds essential liquid carbon to planted aquariums to fuel photosynthesis, the process that turns light energy into new plant growth
• Helps address carbon deficiency, which is one of the leading causes of poor plant growth in aquariums
• Supplies simple carbon compounds and slowly releases CO2 to aquarium plants
• Safe for use with freshwater fish
• Will not alter pH
• Can be used on its own or alongside a CO2 system

How to Use

Add the liquid carbon to your aquarium water once a day, measuring the dose according to your tank volume. Use it as a standalone carbon source, or in conjunction with a CO2 system if you already run one.

Dosage

• Add 1 ml for every 40 litres of aquarium water daily
• The 237 ml bottle treats 8900 L in total

Suitable For

• Planted freshwater aquariums
• Aquarists whose plants show poor growth linked to carbon deficiency
• Tanks with or without a CO2 system

Compatibility

• Safe for freshwater fish
• Does not change pH, so it will not disturb your established water parameters
• Works alone or together with CO2 systems

What's Included

• 1 x API Co2 Booster, 237 ml bottle

Frequently Asked Questions

How much API Co2 Booster should I add to my aquarium?
Add 1 ml for every 40 litres of aquarium water, once a day.

Will it change the pH of my water?
No. The product is formulated so it will not alter pH.

Is it safe for my fish?
Yes, it is safe for use with freshwater fish.

Do I need a CO2 system to use it?
No. It can be used alone or in conjunction with a CO2 system.

How does it help my plants?
It supplies simple carbon compounds and slowly releases CO2 to aquarium plants, giving them the carbon they need to carry out photosynthesis and turn light into new growth.

How much water does one bottle treat?
The 237 ml bottle treats 8900 L of aquarium water at the recommended dose.

When can I expect delivery?

• Gauteng (Jhb/Pta) - 1-3 working days
• Nationwide (Cpt/Dbn+) - 2-5 working days
• Outlying Areas - 3-7 working days

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