Aquaforest AF PO4 Boost 250ml

Aquaforest AF PO4 Boost 250ml

Aquaforest AF PO4 Boost is a professional liquid phosphorus supplement for planted aquariums, supplying easily absorbable phosphorus to aquatic plants. It is designed for aquarists running highly illuminated, CO2-fertilised tanks where plant demand for phosphorus is high. It comes in a single 250 ml (8.5 fl oz) bottle.

Key Benefits

• Easily absorbable phosphorus that plants can take up readily
• Supports plant cell energy processes. Phosphorus is an essential part of phospholipids and nucleic acids.
• Helps prevent the deficiencies that slow growth and cause browning or decay of leaf tips
• Regular use supports healthier, greener leaf development over time
• Made for highly illuminated, CO2-fertilised planted aquariums, where phosphorus demand rises significantly

How to Use

• Dose once per week, based on the volume of your aquarium water.
• For best results, use alongside AF Micro and AF K Boost.
• Absorbents such as zeolite and/or carbon may reduce the effectiveness of the formula.
• Monitor phosphate levels to prevent undesirable algae growth.

Dosage

• Standard dose: 10 mL of AF PO4 Boost per every 100 L of aquarium water, one time per week.
• Effect of dosing: 1 ml in 10 l of aquarium water raises PO4 Phosphate by 0,4 mg/l (ppm) and K Potassium by 0,15 mg/l (ppm).

Suitable For

• Planted freshwater aquariums with strong lighting and CO2 fertilisation
• Aquarists who want to keep phosphorus available for demanding aquatic plants and avoid slow growth or browning leaf tips

Compatibility

• Designed to work together with AF Micro and AF K Boost for optimum results
• Take care when running zeolite or carbon in the same system, as these absorbents may reduce its effectiveness

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

• 1 x AF PO4 Boost phosphorus supplement, 250 ml (8.5 fl oz)

Frequently Asked Questions

How often should I dose AF PO4 Boost?
Dose 10 mL per every 100 L of aquarium water, one time per week.

What tanks is it designed for?
It is designed for highly illuminated, CO2-fertilised planted aquariums, where plants' demand for phosphorus increases significantly.

What should I use it with?
For optimum results, use it together with AF Micro and AF K Boost.

Can I run carbon or zeolite while dosing?
Absorbents such as zeolite and/or carbon may reduce the effectiveness of the formula, so keep this in mind if they are part of your filtration.

How much does it raise phosphate and potassium?
1 ml in 10 l of aquarium water raises PO4 Phosphate by 0,4 mg/l (ppm) and K Potassium by 0,15 mg/l (ppm).

Do I still need to test my water?
Yes. Monitor phosphate levels while dosing to prevent undesirable algae growth.

How should I store the bottle?
Keep it at room temperature in a tightly closed container, protected from sunlight and out of reach of children. This is especially worth remembering during hot South African summers.

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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