Phyto fertilizer - Page 2

AndyL · #11 02-13-2005, 04:25 PM

If that doesn't work for ya... I've got enough ferts kicking around here from my old planted tank / emersed culturing systems to replicate it Just bring me a liter or so of "mixed" fert (ie what you'd add your culture to).

Andy

ABreefkpr · #12 02-15-2005, 02:23 AM

I picked up some Miracle Grow and some Reef Prime yesterday and set up two 2L bottles. I guess I will see how they turn out. If this doesn't work I'll try something different.

Keith

BCOrchidGuy · #13 02-15-2005, 06:22 PM

Sorry but wouldn't it be more convenient to buy it already made from Reef Crew? I've dealt with them before and they rocked.

Doug

IslandReefer · #14 02-15-2005, 09:53 PM

If I remember right ...miracle grow is blue as a powder.....indicative of CuSO4...not something I want to put in a reef.
Keith can you read your botttle and see?

BCOrchidGuy · #15 02-15-2005, 10:06 PM

I grow orchids as a hobby, I looked through all the various fertilizers I have and all that list all elements have small amounts of copper. 0.05-0.08 that being said alot do not list trace elements etc.
When I was doing planted tanks I found a recipe for plant fertilizer and it was a great idea, everything was available through local hydroponics stores. I did a search on Guillard F2 formula (F2 means half strength) and I found some recipes but they looked hard to do, IE needing precise measuring equipment for the formulations.

Doug

ABreefkpr · #16 02-16-2005, 06:54 AM

John Here's what I found out

http://www.aquaculture-supply.com/partb.pdf
Copper is listed as being present in Florida Aqua-Farms Micro Algae grow and is not listed in the WSDA site for Miracle Grow.
http://agr.wa.gov/PestFert/Fertilize...iewTable&ltr=M
I know you might say arsenic

but look at what metals are listed for Micro AG. I'ts probably not the same stuff.
Anyway I have awhile before the culture is ready to research and decide.

Doug I buy Reef Crew product from Big Al's and don't doubt that they are a great products, but convenient. If I can go to the hardware store and buy fert and then to my fridge for Reef Prime, that's convenient.

I'll give it a try and keep you posted

Keith