Aquaforest AF Red Boost 250ml

Aquaforest AF Red Boost 250ml

Aquaforest AF Red Boost 250ml is a plant supplement that combines micronutrients and phytohormones to deepen red coloration and support the growth of aquatic plants. It is made for planted-aquarium keepers who want richer reds, oranges and purples from their red-leaved plants, along with healthy growth and root development.

Key Benefits

• Professional blend of phytohormones and micronutrients selected for red plants
• Intensifies shades of orange, purple and crimson with a mix of xanthophylls, carotenes, anthocyanins and flavonoids
• Phytohormones support overall plant growth and the development of root systems
• Simple drop-based daily dosing, with a higher dose for heavily planted systems

How to Use

• Add the product to your aquarium water daily, following the dosage below.
• Use it together with AF Macro for optimum results.
• Absorbents such as zeolite and/or carbon may reduce the effectiveness of the formula, so keep this in mind if you run them in your filtration.

Dosage

• 4 drops per 100 liters of water, daily
• Double the dose for heavily planted systems

Nutrient Contribution

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

• Magnesium (Mg): 0.28 mg/l (ppm)
• Manganese (Mn): 0.24 mg/l (ppm)
• Iron (Fe): 0.38 mg/l (ppm)
• Molybdenum (Mo): 0.6 µg/l

Suitable For

• Aquariums with red, orange, purple or crimson aquatic plants
• Lightly and heavily planted systems (dose adjusted as described above)

Compatibility

Designed to be used alongside AF Macro. Zeolite and carbon may lessen the formula's 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 250 ml bottle of liquid plant supplement

Frequently Asked Questions

How much AF Red Boost should I dose?
Dose 4 drops per 100 liters of aquarium water daily. For heavily planted systems, double the dose.

Which colours is it meant to enhance?
It is formulated to intensify orange, purple and crimson shades in red aquatic plants, using xanthophylls, carotenes, anthocyanins and flavonoids.

Does it only affect colour, or does it help growth too?
It also contains phytohormones, which support plant growth and the development of root systems.

Can I use it if my filter contains carbon or zeolite?
Absorbents such as zeolite and/or carbon may reduce the effectiveness of the formula. Keep this in mind when planning your filtration and dosing.

What does it add to the water?
1 ml in 10 l of aquarium water raises magnesium by 0.28 mg/l (ppm), manganese by 0.24 mg/l (ppm), iron by 0.38 mg/l (ppm) and molybdenum by 0.6 µg/l.

How should I store it in South African summer heat?
Keep it at room temperature in a tightly closed container, protected from sunlight, and out of reach of children.

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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