Aquaforest AF Carbon Boost 250ml

Aquaforest AF Carbon Boost 250ml

Aquaforest AF Carbon Boost 250ml is a liquid carbon supplement for freshwater planted aquariums, designed to support aquatic plant growth and help combat algae. It suits hobbyists who want to top up carbon in a heavily planted tank, and it can also be used as an everyday plant fertiliser to help keep plants healthy and attractive.

Key Benefits

• Easily absorbable liquid carbon fertiliser that plants can take up readily.
• Supports aquatic plant growth and development.
• Can be used daily as part of a regular plant-care routine.
• Has pH-stabilising properties, which support pH and make it helpful in combating algae.
• Specifically recommended for heavily planted aquariums.

Why Carbon Matters

Carbon is the base of all organic compounds and is essential for intensive plant growth. When the carbon content of the water is too low, plant growth and development are inhibited. Regular use of this supplement provides plants with carbon in its most absorbable form, replenishing any deficiency and giving them the right amount to work with.

How to Use

• Add the supplement to the aquarium water once daily, following the dosage rates below.
• Choose the rate that matches how densely your tank is planted.
• Use for aquatic purposes only.

Dosage

• Lightly planted systems: 1 mL per 100 litres of water daily.
• Moderately planted systems: 1 mL per 50 litres of water daily.
• Heavily planted systems: 1 mL per 25 litres of water daily.

Suitable For

• Lightly, moderately and heavily planted aquariums, using the matching dosage rate.
• Aquarists looking for an everyday liquid carbon fertiliser for their plants.
• Planted tanks where carbon levels may be too low to support strong growth.

Storage and Safety

• For aquatic purposes only.
• Protect from sunlight.
• Keep at room temperature in a tightly closed container.
• Keep out of reach of children.

What's Included

• Aquaforest AF Carbon Boost liquid carbon supplement, 250 ml (8.5 fl oz).

Frequently Asked Questions

How much AF Carbon Boost should I dose for a heavily planted tank?
The manufacturer recommends 1 mL per 25 litres of water daily for heavily planted systems. For a 100-litre heavily planted tank, that works out to 4 mL per day.

Can I use it in a lightly planted aquarium?
Yes. For lightly planted systems the dose is 1 mL per 100 litres of water daily, and for moderately planted systems it is 1 mL per 50 litres daily.

Why do aquatic plants need a carbon supplement?
Carbon is essential for intensive plant growth. If the carbon content of the water is too low, growth and development are inhibited. This supplement provides carbon in a readily absorbable form to replenish any deficiency.

Does it help with algae?
Thanks to its pH-stabilising properties, it is helpful in combating algae. It is specifically recommended for heavily planted aquariums.

Can I dose it every day?
Yes. The manufacturer's instructions give a daily dose, and it can be used as an everyday fertiliser for aquatic plants.

How should I store it in a South African summer?
Keep it at room temperature in a tightly closed container, protected from sunlight, and out of reach of children. Avoid leaving it somewhere that heats up in direct sun.

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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