{"product_id":"scape-planted-aquarium-n-500ml","title":"SCAPE Planted Aquarium - N 500ml","description":"\u003ch2\u003eSCAPE Planted Aquarium - N 500ml\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSCAPE Planted Aquarium - N\u003c\/strong\u003e is a liquid nitrogen fertiliser that supplies aquarium plants with nitrogen in the correct quantities to promote growth and help keep the aquatic environment balanced. Made by SCAPE, it suits South African aquascapers and planted-tank keepers who want a simple daily dose to support their plants. It comes in a 500 ml (16.9 fl oz) bottle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Benefits\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDeveloped specifically to supply nitrogen to aquarium plants in the correct quantities.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSupports plant growth while helping keep the aquarium environment balanced.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSimple daily routine of one pump (approximately 1ml) per 50L of aquarium water.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDosing can be increased as plant mass grows, so it keeps pace with your plants' rising nitrogen demand.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCan be used alongside SCAPE Liquid Carbon as part of a complete planted-aquarium routine.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow to Use\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdd SCAPE Planted Aquarium - N directly to the aquarium water every day at the rate shown under Dosage. Plant growth will increase over time, and as your plant mass increases you may raise the dose of SCAPE N to meet your plants' growing nutritional needs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBalance is critical in any planted aquarium, so SCAPE recommends a 35–50% water change once a week. The directions give 30–50% weekly for best results. This is not to remove fertiliser from the tank. Its purpose is to clear the waste produced by fish and plants:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlants and fish release hormones and waste into the aquarium water.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA 50% water change simply halves the amount of these waste products, which keeps the system in balance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFresh water also reintroduces minerals your plants need, such as calcium.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is worth knowing the signs of nitrogen deficiency so you can act quickly:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe plant loses some of its older leaves. It draws the nutrient content out of each old leaf, from the tip towards the stem, and then sheds it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNew leaves may appear small, white and wilted. This is a clear sign of nitrogen deficiency in aquatic plant growth.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you see these symptoms, carry out a 50% water change immediately, making sure you remove dead leaf matter from the bottom of the aquarium. Once the tank has been refilled, begin dosing SCAPE N according to the instructions on the bottle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDosage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStandard dose: one pump or squirt (approximately 1ml) of SCAPE N per 50L of aquarium water, daily.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAs plant mass increases, the dose may be increased to keep up with the plants' demand.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePair with a weekly water change of 30–50%. SCAPE recommends 35–50%.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSuitable For\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFreshwater planted aquariums and aquascapes that need a dedicated nitrogen source.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTanks of any volume, because the dose scales by the litre at 1ml per 50L.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAquarists noticing nitrogen-deficiency symptoms such as shedding older leaves or small, white, wilted new growth, used after a corrective water change.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrowing planted tanks where nutrient demand rises as plants fill in.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSCAPE N can be used as part of a wider SCAPE fertilising routine, including SCAPE Liquid Carbon, which is sold separately. SCAPE Liquid Carbon was developed as an alternative carbon source to injected CO2. SCAPE always recommends injecting CO2, but recognises that this is not always the easiest or most affordable way to supply carbon to an aquarium. Details for SCAPE Liquid Carbon:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDose: 1 squirt (approximately 1ml) per 50L of aquarium water, daily.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIt supplies the carbon aquarium plants require.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIt has the added benefit of suppressing algae growth.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAccording to SCAPE, it kills Black Beard Algae on contact. It also acts on other nuisance algae, including thread algae, hair algae, dust algae and staghorn algae.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrand: SCAPE\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProduct type: liquid nitrogen (N) fertiliser for aquarium plants\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDosing rate: approximately 1ml (one pump) per 50L, daily\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRecommended maintenance: weekly 30–50% water change (SCAPE recommends 35–50%)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVolume: 500 ml (16.9 fl oz)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat's Included\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 x SCAPE Planted Aquarium - N, 500 ml (16.9 fl oz)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow much SCAPE N should I add to my aquarium?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAdd one pump (approximately 1ml) per 50L of aquarium water every day. For example, a 100L tank would take about 2ml daily. You can increase the dose as your plant mass grows.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo weekly water changes wash the fertiliser out?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe water change is not meant to remove fertiliser. It clears waste and hormones released by fish and plants, and it reintroduces minerals such as calcium. SCAPE recommends changing 35–50% of the water weekly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow can I tell if my plants are short of nitrogen?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLook for older leaves being shed after the plant draws nutrients from tip to stem. New leaves may also come through small, white and wilted.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat should I do if I spot nitrogen deficiency?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDo a 50% water change straight away and remove dead leaves from the bottom of the tank. Once the tank is refilled, start dosing SCAPE N according to the instructions on the bottle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes SCAPE N supply carbon or control algae?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo. SCAPE N supplies nitrogen. Carbon supplementation and algae suppression come from SCAPE Liquid Carbon, a separate product dosed at about 1ml per 50L daily.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I use SCAPE N if I don't run CO2 injection?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. SCAPE N provides nitrogen whether or not you inject CO2. 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