Seachem Discus Trace

Seachem Discus Trace

Seachem Discus Trace is a trace element supplement for discus aquariums, formulated to restore essential minerals used by fish from both their food and surrounding water. It is suited to discus keepers who want to replenish trace and ultra-trace minerals regularly without adding sodium to the aquarium.

Key Benefits

• Supplies a broad range of trace elements demonstrated to be necessary for proper fish health and growth.
• Replenishes minerals that can be depleted through utilisation, oxidation and precipitation.
• Contains only elements demonstrated to be required by fish.
• Does not contain sodium, making it an alternative to using aquarium salt in a discus tank.
• Suitable for planted discus aquariums where elevated sodium levels may be unsuitable for live plants.

How to Use

Add Seachem Discus Trace directly to the aquarium water as part of a regular trace-mineral supplementation routine.

Dosage

Use 1 capful (5 mL) for every 80 L (20 gallons) once or twice a week.

Suitable For

• Freshwater discus aquariums.
• Discus tanks where trace and ultra-trace minerals require regular replenishment.
• Planted discus aquariums.

Compatibility

Designed for use in discus aquariums. It provides trace minerals without the elevated sodium level associated with aquarium salt.

What's Included

• Seachem Discus Trace trace element supplement.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Seachem Discus Trace used for?
It is used to replenish trace and ultra-trace minerals in discus aquarium water, as these elements may be depleted through utilisation, oxidation and precipitation.

Does Discus Trace contain sodium?
No. Seachem Discus Trace does not contain sodium.

Can I use this in a planted discus aquarium?
Yes. It is suitable for planted discus tanks where live plants may not tolerate elevated sodium levels.

How much Seachem Discus Trace should I dose?
Use 1 capful (5 mL) for every 80 L (20 gallons) of aquarium water.

How often should I add Discus Trace?
Dose once or twice a week according to the manufacturer’s directions.

Why are trace elements added to aquarium water?
Fish obtain nutrients from both food and their environment, while trace elements in aquarium water can be depleted over time through utilisation, oxidation and precipitation.

When can I expect delivery?

• Gauteng (Jhb/Pta) - 1-3 working days
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• Outlying Areas - 3-7 working days

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