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Plant Nutrients

CAL AQUA LABS’ develop and manufacture our nutrient products from the ground up. Our products are developed based on scientific knowledge and are designed to work hand-in-hand with one another to yield a simple, effective system for growing lush aquatic plants with minimal maintenance.

CHROME

Description: Trace elements are a group of elements that plants need in small quantities, but are essential to plant survival and growth. They are rarely present in sufficient quantities in planted aquariums and therefore, needs to be added regularly to ensure lush, vibrant growth.
CHROME is a balanced mixture of essential trace elements plus additional growth enhancers that together help bring out the colors and keep plants thriving to their fullest potential.

When to use: Begin using CHROME two weeks after setup or if plants show pale new growth

Dose: Add 1 pump to 100 liters of water daily, or 10 pumps to 100 liters of water weekly. Dose may be increased in densly-planted aquariums as required. Store in a cool place away from direct sunlight. Keep away from children.

Volume: 250, 500 ml.

SHINE

Description: Potassium is an essential macronutrient required in large quantities. It helps maintain proper function of various processes that regulate plant growth. It is often one of the first nutrients to become deficient in a planted tank, and thus must be supplied regularly to sustain healthy plant growth.
SHINE is a highly concentrated mix of Potassium salt and organic acid growth enhancers. It should be added regularly to ensure a continuous supply required for proper plant growth.

When to use: It is best to ensure that a sufficient supply of Potassium is always present. Begin using SHINE one week after setup. Continuous use is highly recommended.

Dose: Add 1 pump to 100 liters of water daily, or 10 pumps to 100 liters of water weekly. Dose may be increased in densly-planted aquariums as required. Keep away from children.

Volume: 250, 500 ml.

GREEN

Description: GREEN is specially designed for heavily planted tanks where there is high demand for nutrients. GREEN contains a concentrated mix of nitrogen, potassium, phosphorous and trace elements in a balanced ratio for lush, healthy plant growth. It is recommended for use in conjunction with CHROME for high-light, densely-planted aquariums.  Alternatively, it can be used as the main fertilizer for low-light tanks with slow growing moss and ferns, or planted aquariums with inert or old substrates.

When to use: Use GREEN to keep plants vivid green in high-light or densely-planted aquariums, or when plants show signs of pale or yellowing in older leaves.

Dose: Add 10 ml to 100 liters of water weekly, or 1 pump to 100 liters of water daily. Adding 1 ml GREEN to 100L increases nitrate by 1 ppm. Dosage may be increased in densely-planted aquarium as required. Reduce dosage if usage results in increased algae growth.

Volume: 250, 500 ml.

RED

Description: RED is designed to bring out vivid colors in plants. It makes green plants vivid green, and enhances the redness in red plants. RED contains a concentrated solution of iron that is stabilized via multiple pathways. This keeps the iron in solution longer and maximizes the time for absorption by plants. It is recommended for use in planted aquariums with intense lighting, or with fast growing stem plants.

When to use: Use RED when pale or yellowing of tips and younger leaves is observed. This is often observed under high-light or with fast growing stem plants. RED can also be used to intensify and maintain red and green colors in plants.

Dose: Add 10 ml to 100 liters of water weekly, or 1 pump to 100 liters of water daily. Dosage may be increased in high-light or densely-planted aquarium as required. Store in the dark or away from direct sunlight.

Volume:  250, 500 ml.

 CARBO-L

Description: Plants grow by converting carbon dioxide to plant tissue through a series of complex pathways and chemical reactions. CARBO-L is a concentrated source of bioavailable organic carbon that can be easily absorbed and readily used to generate new tissue for growth. Plants can use CARBO-L as an alternative carbon source to carbon dioxide, resulting in significant growth improvements in aquariums with or without CO2 supplementation. In addition, CARBO-L also helps control the presence of algae when used regularly. Recommend for use together with CHROME and SHINE.

When to use: Begin using CARBO-L one week after setup of aquarium. For optimum results, use along with CO2 supplementation. To control algae and ensure constant plant growth, continuous use is recommended.

Dose: Add 1 ml to 50 liters of water daily, or 1 pump for 100L daily. In heavily planted tanks, dose can be increased to 2ml per 50 liters daily (1 pump for 50 liters daily). For eliminating black-beard algae, dosing of 1 pump (2ml) per 10 liters per day may be used until algae is under control.

Volume: 250, 500 ml.