{"product_id":"scape-planted-aquarium-p-500ml","title":"SCAPE Planted Aquarium - P 500ml","description":"\u003ch2\u003eSCAPE Planted Aquarium - P 500ml\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSCAPE Planted Aquarium - P\u003c\/strong\u003e is a phosphorus supplement that supplies aquarium plants with phosphorus in the correct quantity to promote healthy growth. It is made for South African planted-tank keepers, from first-time aquascapers to experienced hobbyists, who want a simple daily way to keep this macronutrient available to their plants. It comes in a 500 ml bottle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Benefits\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDelivers phosphorus, one of the key macronutrients aquarium plants need, in the correct quantity for growth.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUses an easy daily routine of one pump (approximately 1 ml) per 50 L of aquarium water.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe dose can be scaled up as plant mass increases, so the supply keeps pace with your plants' growing demand.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHelps correct a phosphorus deficiency when used alongside a water change and leaf clean-up.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePart of the SCAPE Planted Aquarium range of plant products, supplied locally through Epic Aquatics.\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 P directly to your aquarium water every day at the rate given under Dosage. Plant growth will increase over time. As your plant mass builds up, you may raise the dose of SCAPE P to meet your plants' increasing demand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKeep phosphorus and nitrate in balance. Never dose more phosphorus than nitrates. Doing so creates an imbalance in the aquarium, which can produce favourable growing conditions for pest algae such as Cyanobacteria (blue-green algae).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor best results, carry out a 30–50% water change every week as part of your regular routine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSigns of a phosphorus deficiency include:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDead patches on older leaves\u003c\/strong\u003e, which appear as the plant tries to reabsorb the nutrient from the leaf.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYellowing of older leaves.\u003c\/strong\u003e These leaves may also fall off rather easily.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGreen Spot Algae.\u003c\/strong\u003e Affected older leaves are prime candidates for this algae to grow on.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNo stunted or pale new growth.\u003c\/strong\u003e The symptoms resemble a nitrogen deficiency, but in a nitrogen deficiency the new growth is stunted and pale. That difference helps you tell the two apart.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo correct a deficiency, follow these steps:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eImmediately carry out a 50% water change.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhile the water is down, remove all dead leaf matter from the bottom of the aquarium.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOnce the aquarium is filled again, begin dosing SCAPE P as per the instructions on the bottle: one squirt (approx. 1 ml) per 50 L of water daily.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eContinue with a 30–50% water change every week for best results.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDosage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStandard dose:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 pump (approximately 1 ml) per 50 L of aquarium water, daily.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAs plants grow:\u003c\/strong\u003e the dose may be increased in line with increasing plant mass and demand.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLimit:\u003c\/strong\u003e never dose more phosphorus than nitrates.\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 where plants need a phosphorus supply.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTanks whose plant mass is growing and whose nutrient needs are increasing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAquariums showing signs of phosphorus deficiency, such as yellowing, patchy or easily shed older leaves.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSCAPE P supplies phosphorus only. It should be used as part of a balanced fertilising routine in which nitrate levels stay higher than phosphorus levels. This balance helps avoid conditions that favour pest algae such as Cyanobacteria.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e SCAPE\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNutrient supplied:\u003c\/strong\u003e Phosphorus\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDose rate:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 pump (approx. 1 ml) per 50 L, daily\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRecommended maintenance:\u003c\/strong\u003e 30–50% water change weekly\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVolume:\u003c\/strong\u003e 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\u003eOne 500 ml (16.9 fl oz) bottle of SCAPE Planted Aquarium - P.\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 P should I add to a 200 L aquarium?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThe rate is 1 pump (approximately 1 ml) per 50 L daily, so a 200 L aquarium takes about 4 ml per day. You may increase this as your plant mass grows.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow long will the 500 ml bottle last?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nAt 1 ml per dose, the bottle holds roughly 500 single doses. A 50 L tank dosed daily would use about one dose per day. Larger tanks, or higher doses for heavily planted setups, will use it faster.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan too much phosphorus cause algae?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nYes, if it is out of balance with nitrate. Never dose more phosphorus than nitrates. An imbalance can create favourable conditions for pest algae such as Cyanobacteria.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow do I tell a phosphorus deficiency from a nitrogen deficiency?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nBoth cause yellowing older leaves. With a phosphorus deficiency, older leaves also show dead patches, drop easily and often grow Green Spot Algae, while new growth is not stunted or pale. Stunted, pale new growth points to a nitrogen deficiency instead.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat should I do first if my plants show a phosphorus deficiency?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nDo a 50% water change straight away and remove dead leaf matter from the bottom of the tank. Once the aquarium is refilled, start dosing SCAPE P at one squirt (approx. 1 ml) per 50 L daily.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo I still need weekly water changes while dosing SCAPE P?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nYes. 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