Aquaforest AF Micro 250ml

Aquaforest AF Micro 250ml

Aquaforest AF Micro 250ml is a highly concentrated micronutrient fertiliser for planted aquariums. It supplies the trace elements aquatic plants need for development and photosynthesis, which makes it a good fit for hobbyists running heavily planted tanks in South Africa.

Key Benefits

• Highly concentrated fertiliser with a complete range of micronutrients for optimal plant development and photosynthesis
• Formula enriched with copper, manganese, iron, molybdenum, zinc and boron
• Supports healthy, balanced growth in tropical plants
• Accelerates plant growth and intensifies plant colour
• Helps prevent photosynthesis process disorders, chlorosis, leaf deformation and growth inhibition
• Well suited to heavily planted aquariums

How to Use

• Dose either daily or weekly, following the rates under Dosage.
• For best results, use it alongside AF Macro, AF Carbon Boost, or AF PO4 Boost and AF N Boost.
• Do not combine it with other micronutrient formulas.
• Absorbents such as zeolite and/or carbon may reduce the effectiveness of the formula.

Dosage

• Add 8 drops per day, or
• Add 4 mL of AF Micro per 100 L once weekly

Suitable For

• Heavily planted aquariums
• Tropical aquatic plants that need a steady supply of micronutrients for growth and colour

Compatibility

• Designed to be used with AF Macro, AF Carbon Boost, or AF PO4 Boost and AF N Boost
• Not to be used with other micronutrient formulas
• Zeolite and/or carbon may reduce its effectiveness

Specifications

1 ml in 10 l of aquarium water will raise levels by:

• Molybdenum (Mo): 0.0007 mg/l (ppm)
• Nickel (Ni): 0.0002 mg/l (ppm)
• Manganese (Mn): 0.25 mg/l (ppm)
• Cobalt (Co): 0.0002 mg/l (ppm)
• Iron (Fe): 0.4 mg/l (ppm)
• Zinc (Zn): 0.03 mg/l (ppm)
• Magnesium (Mg): 0.3 mg/l (ppm)
• Calcium: 0.002 mg/l (ppm)
• Potassium (K): 2.5 mg/l (ppm)
• Boron (B): 0.0034 mg/l (ppm)
• Copper (Cu): 0.006 mg/l (ppm)

What's Included

• AF Micro micronutrient fertiliser, 250 ml

Frequently Asked Questions

How much AF Micro should I dose?
Add 8 drops per day, or 4 mL per 100 L once weekly.

Which micronutrients does it contain?
The formula is enriched with copper, manganese, iron, molybdenum, zinc and boron. The manufacturer's table also lists nickel, cobalt, magnesium, calcium and potassium.

What should I use it with?
For best results, pair it with AF Macro, AF Carbon Boost, or AF PO4 Boost and AF N Boost.

Can I use it with another micronutrient fertiliser?
No. The manufacturer says not to use it with other micronutrient formulas.

Will carbon or zeolite affect it?
They can. Absorbents such as zeolite and/or carbon may reduce the effectiveness of the formula.

How much iron does it add to my water?
1 ml in 10 l of aquarium water raises iron by 0.4 mg/l (ppm). The same dose raises manganese by 0.25 mg/l (ppm) and zinc by 0.03 mg/l (ppm).

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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