{"product_id":"scape-planted-aquarium-liquid-carbon-500ml","title":"SCAPE Planted Aquarium - Liquid Carbon 500ml","description":"\u003ch2\u003eSCAPE Planted Aquarium - Liquid Carbon 500ml\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSCAPE Planted Aquarium - Liquid Carbon 500ml\u003c\/strong\u003e is a liquid carbon supplement that gives aquarium plants an alternative carbon source to injected CO2 while suppressing algae growth, including Black Beard Algae. It suits South African planted-tank keepers who want healthy plant growth without a pressurised CO2 system, as well as aquascapers dealing with stubborn nuisance algae.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Benefits\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSupplies the carbon aquarium plants need, offering an alternative to injecting CO2 gas.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGives hobbyists a simpler, more affordable route to carbon supplementation when a CO2 setup isn't practical.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuppresses algae growth as an added advantage of daily dosing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKills Black Beard Algae (BBA) on contact, according to the manufacturer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAlso acts against various other types of nuisance algae, including thread algae, hair algae, dust algae and staghorn algae.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUses a straightforward daily dosing routine of roughly 1 ml per 50 litres.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA Note on CO2 Injection\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSCAPE always recommends injecting CO2 into a planted aquarium as the preferred method. Because pressurised CO2 isn't always the easiest or most affordable option, SCAPE developed this Liquid Carbon so your plants can still receive the carbon they need. It fills that role in tanks where a CO2 system isn't being run.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow to Use\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWork out your aquarium's water volume in litres.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdd one squirt (approximately 1 ml) of SCAPE Liquid Carbon for every 50 L of aquarium water.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRepeat the dose daily for a consistent carbon supply.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCarry out a 30–50% water change every week for best results.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDosage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 squirt (approx. 1 ml) per 50 L of aquarium water, daily.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeekly water change of 30–50% recommended alongside dosing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSuitable For\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlanted aquariums and aquascapes without CO2 injection.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHobbyists looking for an alternative carbon source for their aquarium plants.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTanks affected by Black Beard Algae, thread algae, hair algae, dust algae or staghorn algae.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat's Included\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e500 ml (16.9 fl oz) of SCAPE Planted Aquarium Liquid Carbon.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan SCAPE Liquid Carbon replace a CO2 system in my planted tank?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nIt is designed as an alternative carbon source to injected CO2. SCAPE still recommends CO2 injection where possible, but Liquid Carbon supplies the carbon your plants need when a CO2 setup isn't practical or affordable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow much should I dose for a 200 litre aquarium?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nAt the rate of 1 squirt (approx. 1 ml) per 50 L daily, a 200 L tank takes 4 squirts (approx. 4 ml) each day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes it really kill Black Beard Algae?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nSCAPE states that its Liquid Carbon kills Black Beard Algae on contact and also suppresses other nuisance algae such as thread, hair, dust and staghorn algae.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo I still need to do water changes while dosing?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nYes. A 30–50% water change every week is recommended for best results.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow long will the 500 ml last?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThat depends on tank size. At approximately 1 ml per 50 L daily, a 100 L aquarium uses about 2 ml a day, so 500 ml lasts roughly 250 days. 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