Aquaforest AF Macro 250ml

Aquaforest AF Macro 250ml

Aquaforest AF Macro 250ml is a highly concentrated basic fertiliser that supplies the macro elements freshwater aquarium plants need for intensive growth and strong colouration. It suits heavily planted freshwater tanks that house only a small number of fish, and it is dosed from a single bottle with a simple twice-weekly routine.

Key Benefits

• Highly concentrated, complete macro-element fertiliser for freshwater aquatic plants
• Contains Nitrogen, Phosphorus and Potassium (NPK), enriched with Magnesium
• Supports plant cell structures, protein synthesis and enzyme development
• Helps prevent weakened shoots, inhibited growth and leaf discolouration
• Regular use supports fast, healthy growth and intense colouration
• Well suited to heavily planted aquariums with small amounts of fish

How to Use

• Add AF Macro to the aquarium water twice a week at the stated dose.
• For the best results, use it together with AF Micro and AF Carbon Boost.
• Do not combine it with other formulas that contain macronutrients.
• Absorbents such as zeolite and/or carbon may reduce the effectiveness of the formula.
• If your plants have a higher demand for a particular macronutrient, AF N Boost, AF PO4 and AF K Boost may be applied in addition.

Dosage

• Standard dose: 5 mL of AF Macro per 100 L of aquarium water, twice weekly.
• Nutrient levels: 1 ml in 10 l of aquarium water will raise the following levels:
• N (Nitrogen): 5,0 mg/l (ppm)
• P (Phosphorus): 0,35 mg/l (ppm)
• K (Potassium): 2,50 mg/l (ppm)
• Mg (Magnesium): 1,2 mg/l (ppm)

Suitable For

• Freshwater planted aquariums
• Heavily planted tanks with small amounts of fish
• Aquarists who want a basic macro-nutrient fertiliser as the foundation of a plant-care routine

Compatibility

• Designed to work alongside AF Micro and AF Carbon Boost
• Can be supplemented with AF N Boost, AF PO4 and AF K Boost when a specific macronutrient is in higher demand
• Not to be used with other formulas containing macronutrients
• Zeolite and/or carbon may reduce its effectiveness

Specifications

• Macro elements: Nitrogen (N), Phosphorus (P), Potassium (K) and Magnesium (Mg)
• Nutrient increase with 1 ml in 10 l: N 5,0 mg/l (ppm), P 0,35 mg/l (ppm), K 2,50 mg/l (ppm), Mg 1,2 mg/l (ppm)
• Recommended dose: 5 mL per 100 L, twice weekly

What's Included

• 1 x 250 ml (8.5 fl oz) AF Macro macro-element plant fertiliser

Frequently Asked Questions

How often should I dose AF Macro?
The recommended dose is 5 mL per 100 L of aquarium water, added twice weekly.

Which nutrients does it supply?
It supplies Nitrogen, Phosphorus and Potassium (NPK), enriched with Magnesium. 1 ml in 10 l raises N by 5,0 mg/l, P by 0,35 mg/l, K by 2,50 mg/l and Mg by 1,2 mg/l.

What would the dose be for a 200 L aquarium?
At 5 mL per 100 L, a 200 L aquarium would receive 10 mL, twice weekly.

Can I use it with other fertilisers?
Use it with AF Micro and AF Carbon Boost for the best results. Do not use it with other formulas containing macronutrients. If one macronutrient is in higher demand, AF N Boost, AF PO4 or AF K Boost may be added.

Will carbon or zeolite affect it?
Yes, absorbents such as zeolite and/or carbon may reduce the effectiveness of the formula, so bear this in mind if you use them in your filtration.

What kind of tank is it best suited to?
It is intended for freshwater planted aquariums and is especially suited to heavily planted tanks with small amounts of fish.

When can I expect delivery?

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