🌿 Seachem Flourish Excel – 250 mL

Seachem Flourish Excel is a popular liquid carbon supplement for freshwater planted aquariums. It provides plants with a bio-available organic carbon source, which is essential for photosynthesis and healthy growth—making it an excellent alternative or supplement to CO₂ injection systems.

Flourish Excel is also known to help control certain algae types by limiting their ability to photosynthesize, while still being safe for fish, shrimp, and plants when used as directed. The 250 mL size is ideal for small to medium planted aquariums.

Liquid Carbon Supplement • Enhances Plant Growth • Helps Control Algae

🌟 Key Benefits

🌿 Provides bio-available carbon for plant growth
🍃 Promotes stronger, healthier plants
🧪 Can be used with or without CO₂ injection
🦠 Helps reduce certain algae
🐠 Safe for fish, shrimp & invertebrates when dosed correctly
🌱 Ideal for low-tech and high-tech planted tanks

⚙️ Product Details

• Brand: Seachem
• Product Name: Flourish Excel
• Size: 250 mL
• Type: Liquid carbon supplement
• Use: Freshwater planted aquariums
• Safe For: Fish, shrimp, snails, and plants

💡 Directions for Use (Summary)

• Initial Dose: 5 mL per 40 gallons
• Daily Dose: 5 mL per 50 gallons
• Best dosed after water changes

📌 Do not overdose. Always follow label instructions.

❓ FAQ – Seachem Flourish Excel

Q: Is Flourish Excel the same as CO₂?
A: No—it provides an organic carbon source, not gaseous CO₂, but it supports plant growth similarly.

Q: Is it safe for shrimp tanks?
A: Yes, when dosed properly. Avoid overdosing in sensitive shrimp systems.

Q: Can this help with algae?
A: Yes—Excel can help reduce certain algae by limiting photosynthesis.

Q: Can I use this with injected CO₂?
A: Yes—it can be used alongside CO₂ systems for additional carbon support.

Q: Is this good for beginners?
A: Absolutely—very popular in beginner and low-tech planted tanks.