{"title":"Fertilizer","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"flourish","title":"Flourish 250ml","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eflourish™ is a comprehensive plant supplement for the natural freshwater aquarium. It contains a rich assortment of important micro elements, trace elements and other nutrients. These include calcium, magnesium, iron and other important elements that have been shown to be beneficial to aquatic plants. View a chart of Flourish™ constituents and signs of their deficiency. For macro element (NPK) fertilization, use Flourish Nitrogen™, Flourish Phosphorus™ or Flourish Potassium™ as needed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eUnlike competing products, Flourish™ is designed to be used in conjunction with other macro and micro-nutrient supplements. Other manufacturers try to include ALL necessary nutrients, leading to overdoses of micro-nutrients in an attempt to raise macro-nutrient levels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDirections: Use 1 capful (5 mL) for each 250 L (60 gallons*) once or twice a week. For smaller doses, please note that each cap thread is approximately 1 mL. Refrigeration after opening is recommended but not required.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Aura Aquarium AU","offers":[{"title":"1 PACK","offer_id":41141279850705,"sku":"516","price":20.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0578\/4797\/2049\/products\/FLOURISH250ML.png?v=1660447828"},{"product_id":"flourish-excel","title":"FLOURISH EXCEL 250ML","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003ch1 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFlourish Excel\u003csup data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e™\u003c\/sup\u003e\n\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"list list-icons list-icons-style-3 list-icons\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ci class=\"fa fa-check\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBioavailable organic carbon source for the planted aquarium\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ci class=\"fa fa-check\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eUse as an alternative to CO\u003csub data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e2\u003c\/sub\u003e injection or in addition to it\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ci class=\"fa fa-check\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIntroduces photosynthetic intermediates\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"row\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col-md-12\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFlourish Excel™ is a source of bioavailable organic carbon. All plants require a source of carbon. This is typically obtained from CO\u003csub data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e2\u003c\/sub\u003e, but, may also be derived from simple organic compounds (such as photosynthetic intermediates). The use of either CO\u003csub data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e2\u003c\/sub\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003einjection or Flourish Excel™ does not necessarily negate the use of the other. Because the processes of producing photosynthetic intermediates and building onto them occur simultaneously, one can derive a substantial benefit with the use of Flourish Excel™ either alone or in conjunction with CO\u003csub data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e2\u003c\/sub\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e. The combination is particularly ideal for situations when continuing to add CO\u003csub data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e2\u003c\/sub\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ecould result in dangerously low pH levels. Flourish Excel™ also has iron reducing properties which promote the ferrous state of iron (Fe\u003csup data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e+2\u003c\/sup\u003e), which is more easily utilized by plants than ferric iron (Fe\u003csup data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e+3\u003c\/sup\u003e).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe reason plants need CO\u003csub data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e2\u003c\/sub\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eis to produce longer chain carbon compounds also known as photosynthetic intermediates. Photosynthetic intermediates includes compounds such as ribulose 1,5-bisphosphate, and 2-carboxy-3-keto-D-arabinitol 1,5 bisphosphate. Although the names are complicated, the structures are quite simple (5 carbon chains). Flourish Excel™ does not contain these specific compounds per se, but one that is quite similar. By dosing with Flourish Excel™ you bypass the involvement of CO\u003csub data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e2\u003c\/sub\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eand introduce the already finished, structurally similar compounds. It is in its structural similarity that Flourish Excel™ is able to be utilized in the carbon chain building process of photosynthesis. Simple chemical or enzymatic steps can easily convert it to any one to any one of the above named compounds (or a variety of others).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"heading-primary\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDirections\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eOn initial use or after a major (\u0026gt; 40%) water change, use 1 capful (5 mL) for every 40 L (10 US gallons). Thereafter use 1 capful for every 200 L (50 US gallons) daily or every other day. For smaller dosing please note that each cap thread is approximately 1 mL.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDO NOT OVERDOSE\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Aura Aquarium AU","offers":[{"title":"1","offer_id":41159658701009,"sku":"456","price":25.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0578\/4797\/2049\/products\/FLOURISHEXCEL250ML.png?v=1660447983"},{"product_id":"flourish-iron","title":"Flourish Iron 250ml","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003ch1 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFlourish Iron\u003csup data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e™\u003c\/sup\u003e\n\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"list list-icons list-icons-style-3 list-icons\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ci class=\"fa fa-check\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eHighly concentrated (10,000 mg\/L)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ci class=\"fa fa-check\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFerrous gluconate iron\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ci class=\"fa fa-check\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFerrous gluconate is better suited to foliar feeding than iron-EDTA\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"row\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col-md-12\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIron is immobile in plants. This means that plants cannot divert iron from older leaves to new ones. Therefore, deficiency symptoms appear first on new or young leaves. Because plants use iron to produce chlorophyll, a lack of iron results in chlorosis, or yellowing, of the younger leaves. Stems may also appear short and slender. If the deficiency is severe and prolonged, each new leaf emerges lighter in color than the preceding leaf.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWhen choosing an iron supplement, it is important to know the distinction between the two forms of iron. The iron will be in one of two oxidation states: ferrous having a +2 charge, or ferric having a +3 charge. Ferrous iron, the preferred iron form and is soluble in water at any pH. Ferric iron, however, is only soluble below a pH of around 5.5; but if the pH is higher than 5.5, which more than likely it will be in a planted aquarium, the ferric iron will become insoluble and precipitate, settling in the root zone. Once this occurs, foliar absorbtion becomes impossible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eTo overcome this precipitation, competing products employ a chelate of ferric iron: iron-EDTA. While this does keep it soluble, it has a couple of drawbacks with respect to foliar uptake of iron. (1) Iron-EDTA bonding is very strong, thus very little of the iron will be available to the plants over a given time frame and (2) Physiological energy must be expended by the plant in order to extract the ferric iron from EDTA-iron and then convert (reduce) it to the ferrous form. Our approach is different in that we use a complex (not chelate) of ferrous iron in Flourish Iron™.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFlourish Iron™ is a highly concentrated (10,000 mg\/L) ferrous iron gluconate supplement. Plants are able to much more easily derive a benefit from Flourish Iron™ because ferrous iron gluconate is already in the ferrous form so they do not expend energy reducing it. Despite what other manufacturers may intimate, gluconate is not harmful to plants or fish. In fact, ferrous gluconate is better suited to foliar feeding than is iron-EDTA owing to the relatively weaker iron-gluconate bonding vs. iron-EDTA bonding. In addition, ferrous gluconate has the added bonus of being a source of carbon.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"heading-primary\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDirections\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eUse 1 capful (5 mL) for each 200 L (50 gallons) or as required to maintain about 0.10 mg\/L iron. For smaller doses please note that each cap thread is about 1 mL. Use MultiTest®: Iron test kit to monitor iron concentrations. Due to rapid utilization, test within 30 minutes. Use as needed to combat signs of iron deficiency (usually seen in new growth) which include: chlorosis (yellowing) of tissue between veins and short and slender stems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Aura Aquarium AU","offers":[{"title":"1 PACK","offer_id":41141295677649,"sku":"476","price":20.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0578\/4797\/2049\/products\/FLOURISHEXCEL250ML_3.png?v=1660448147"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.auraaquarium.com\/collections\/fertilizer.oembed","provider":"Aura Aquarium","version":"1.0","type":"link"}