Potassium
Potassium
Used in large quantities by aquatic plants, Potassium is one of the three main nutrients (called macro nutrients) central to plant growth. It is absorbed by aquatic plants as potassium cation.
Potassium is an activator for many enzymes and is central to leaf growth. It is integral for the osmoregulation of cells and tissue and stabilises the pH of cells and plant tissue. Potassium is also vital for photosynthesis and a host of other biological functions. If levels of Potassium are low, many metabolic processes in aquatic plants are stopped, making deficiencies of this macronutrient a significant concern.
Potassium is absorbed in large amounts second only to nitrogen, often in excess to what is required, and stored inside the plant until needed.
SHAKE WELL BEFORE USE
Use 1 pump (2ml) per 100L, 3x per week with 50% weekly water change.
• For HIGH LIGHT tanks with injected CO2, dense plant mass and good flow - instead use 3 pumps per 100L, 3x per week (maximum dosage) with 50% weekly water change.
• For LOW LIGHT tanks, dose the normal amount but only 1-2 times per week.'
*Amounts above are for reference only. Your planted aquarium may need more or less depending on many factors
WARNING: 3 PUMPS PER 100L IS THE MAXIMUM DOSAGE. DO NOT OVERDOSE
3 pumps (6ml) in 100l yields
Potassium (K) - 7.5ppm
Sulphar (S)- 0.495ppm
Target ranges in parts per million (ppm) from low light to high light planted tank respectively.
Nitrate (NO3) range 7.5-30 ppm
Potassium (K) range 7.5-30 ppm
Phosphate (PO4) range 2.5-6 ppm
Iron (Fe) range 0.5-1.5ppm (or higher in some cases)
**It's important to note that these are equivalent weekly doses. For example, to achieve 20-30ppm nitrate you would dose All-in-One Fertiliser 3-4x per week.**
KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN
