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Seachem Flourish Excel 500ml
Studio : Royal Pet Supplies Inc
by Royal Pet Supplies Inc
Brand : Seachem
Model : 453
Publisher : Royal Pet Supplies Inc
Availability : Usually ships in 1-2 business days
EAN : 0000116045308
UPC : 000116045308
Avg. Customer Rating: (based on 5 reviews)
List Price : $16.72
Our Price : $8.35
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Organic carbon for aquarium plants
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Promotes ferrous oxide
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Can be used with CO2
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Product Description |
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Flourish Excelâ„¢ is a source of bioavailable organic carbon. All plants require a source of carbon. This is typically obtained from CO2, but, may also be derived from simple organic compounds (such as photosynthetic intermediates). The use of either CO2 injection or Flourish Excelâ„¢ 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 Excelâ„¢ either alone or in conjunction with CO2 . The combination is particularly ideal for situations when continuing to add CO2 could result in dangerously low pH levels. Flourish Excelâ„¢ also has iron reducing properties which promote the ferrous state of iron (Fe+2), which is more easily utilized by plants than ferric iron (Fe+3). The reason plants need CO2 is 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 Excelâ„¢ does not contain these specific compounds per se, but one that is quite similar. By dosing with Flourish Excelâ„¢ you bypass the involvement of CO2 and introduce the already finished, structurally similar compounds. It is in its structural similarity that Flourish Excelâ„¢ 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). |
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Flourish excel works |
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I've had difficulty getting my plants to grow, primarily java fern, and anubias. I had plants just melting away due to to much light and not enough nutrients for the plants. After using the flourish excel for about 3-4 weeks, the plants have new growth. All in all the product works, who would have thought if plants are given co2 and enough light they grow. |
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algae gone |
When dosing make sure your fish aren't breathing heavy. If they are, you've poured too much in. Immediately change some water until your fish are breathing normally. Excel also isn't good with the Vallisnerias. Flourish Excel will melt Vallisnerias.
I have used Flourish Excel to kill Black Beard Algae many times. If you don't have CO2, this may be a good alternative to giving plants their required carbon source. Remember, the most important factor when growing plants is having the proper plant lighting and having the correct amount of light.
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A must-have for the planted tank! |
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The Flourish Excel Carbon made a critical difference in my planted tank. My plants started going downhill despite using API food, the next day after using this product I saw a reduction of algae and some improvement in my plants. After weeks of use all of my plants are taking off!!! |
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This Stuff Really Works |
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This product is a must for a planted tank, especially one without CO2 supplementation. This product not only supplies the carbon needed for plants to thrive, it also has the side benefit of controlling algae. I had a real problem in my tank with red brush algae. Although Seachem does not endorse this product as an algae controller, this product eliminated the algae problem and brought it under control. For a severe problem, you may have to "double dose" for a few days (also not recommended by Seachem, but as long as it is not done for extended periods of time, it does not seem to hurt). |
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Eliminates algae in a planted tank!! |
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This product was suggested at an aquarium gardener's club meeting as something that feeds aquatic plants and knocks the algae right out of the tank. I tried it out, and in less than a week, the hair algae that was plaguing my tanks was blasted out. Try it if you want a gorgeous aquatic garden with healthy plants! |
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