This might be a challenge for a beginner unless the product of choice comes with defined pump-like dosing (which the best liquid ones usually have, fortunately). Anyway, since it contains very little Potassium and no Nitrogen or Phosphorus I would not use Aqueon Aquarium Plant Food in planted tanks with no fish. In the case of root tabs, you insert a fertilizing tablet in the aquarium’s substrate where the plant’s roots can absorb it over some months as it slowly dissolves.

Meanwhile, your plants will finally take off within two weeks, putting on a healthy bright green color.

Apart from the usual melt that many aquatic plants go through when first adjusting to the new water parameters in your aquarium, trimming can also cause this common problem.

Some people say that you should never bake (especially iron root tabs). They claim that plants can absorb only the Ferrous form of iron (Fe2+) and the Ferric form of iron (Fe3+) cannot be absorbed by them. Therefore, you bake them the ferrous form of iron will react with oxygen and turn into ferric form. These liquid fertilizers have no toxins and no harmful chemicals. Moreover, you can use them without removing the fishes from the aquarium.In that case, you will only have to provide a Potassium supplement to your plants (visit the link to see one of the many options). These caps are made with a special blend of nutrients and minerals that are essential for plant growth, and they’re easy to use too – simply place them under your plant’s roots and let them dissolve. If you’re looking for a high-quality root tab that will help your aquarium plants thrive, look no further than NA’s Thrive Caps.

A bottle of Thrive is also concentrated enough to equal about 6 standard bottles of other aquarium fertilizers. Winner: Undoubtedly liquid fertilizer wins this round. As it has longer shelf life than the root tabs. Usage I have seen some enthusiastic beginners getting surprised when I tell them they should take care of their aquarium plants as much as they take care of their fish.These plants get most of their nutrition from the soil. Therefore, eventually, they will need root tabs. I think the recommended dosage may be overkill and it can trigger a small algae bloom if you’re not careful. Thrive+ is best used for aquarium plants that grow in tanks with acidic water. These are most high-tech aquariums by definition. Due to its super-high concentration of Nitrogen, this fertilizer should only be used in a densely planted tank with demanding aquatic plants.

Some users have complained that the pump top is somewhat difficult to operate for a tank that holds less than 10 gallons of water. Not really a disadvantage, but if you have too few plants some algae may sprout in your tank (this means the product is rich in nutrients and it works)

While a minor overdose could be overcome, a massive one has the potential to harm more sensitive aquarium plants or fish. You do not need any particular type of filter to successfully grow Vallisneria in your aquarium. Power filters that create good water movement are a good choice, however, because these aquatic plants do well in a bit of current. For those of you who may be concerned about their delicate shrimp, you should know that Thrive+ is safe, as long as you keep a solid water change schedule. Well, we would recommend you to get Fluval Stratum or Seachem Flourite to mix with your root tabs. Because these types of gravels offer neutral to mildly acidic pH. Liquid Fertilizer You cannot easily overdose your aquarium since the slow-release technology controls the dosage. There is no room for excess dosage that could burn your plants, provided you use as per the directions;