Collection: API Plant Care – Fertilizers & Supplements for Planted Aquariums
🌿 API Plant Care – Fertilizers & Supplements for Planted Aquariums
Overview: API Plant Care, Keep your planted tanks thriving with API plant fertilizers and supplements. From root nourishment to water-column dosing and liquid carbon, API’s formulas are easy to use, beginner-friendly, and effective for lush growth and vibrant color in freshwater aquascapes.
🛒 What to Feature in This Collection
- API Leaf Zone – Water-column fertilizer rich in iron & potassium for greener leaves and better color.
- API CO₂ Booster – Liquid carbon supplement to support photosynthesis (great low-tech CO₂ alternative).
- API Root Tabs – Slow-release nutrients for heavy root feeders (swords, crypts, vallisneria).
- API Plant Fertilizer – Balanced macro/micro blend for routine dosing.
🌟 Why Choose API for Plants?
- Simple dosing—clear directions for consistent results
- Targeted formulas—root tabs for substrate; Leaf Zone for leaves; CO₂ Booster for carbon
- Beginner to advanced—works in low-tech and higher-light setups
- Trusted brand—decades of aquarium care expertise
How to Use (Quick Guide)
- Weekly Water-Column Dosing: Add Leaf Zone after water changes for iron/potassium.
- Daily or Every-Other-Day Carbon: Dose CO₂ Booster per label; increase plant pearling and growth.
- Monthly Substrate Feeding: Insert Root Tabs near heavy root feeders; replace every 3–4 weeks.
- Light & Maintenance: 6–8 hours of light; trim regularly; stable parameters for best growth.
❓ FAQ
Q: Do I need both Leaf Zone and Root Tabs?
A: For mixed tanks, yes—Leaf Zone feeds the water column; Root Tabs feed heavy root feeders at the substrate.
Q: Is CO₂ Booster safe for shrimp and snails?
A: Dose exactly as directed and ensure good surface agitation; many keepers use it safely at label dosage.
Q: Will fertilizers cause algae?
A: Algae comes from imbalance (excess light, unstable CO₂, or inconsistent nutrients). Keep a steady schedule and moderate lighting.
Q: Can I use all three together?
A: Yes—Root Tabs + Leaf Zone + CO₂ Booster cover roots, leaves, and carbon needs for robust growth.
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API Root Tabs – 10 Pack | Aquarium Plant Fertilizer Tablets
Regular price $10.99Regular priceSale price $10.99 -
API Leaf Zone 16 oz – Aquarium Plant Fertilizer for Strong Leaf Growth
Regular price $14.99Regular priceSale price $14.99 -
API CO2 Booster – 8 oz | Liquid Carbon Supplement for Planted Aquariums
Regular price $9.99Regular priceSale price $9.99 -
API CO2 Booster – 16 oz | Liquid Carbon Supplement for Planted Aquariums
Regular price $14.99Regular priceSale price $14.99