API Root Tabs – 10 Pack | Aquarium Plant Fertilizer Tablets
API Root Tabs – 10 Pack | Aquarium Plant Fertilizer Tablets
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💧 API Root Tabs – 10 Pack | Aquarium Plant Fertilizer Tablets
📖 Overview The API Root Tabs (10 Pack) are nutrient-rich fertilizer tablets designed to support the healthy growth of live aquarium plants. Placed directly into the substrate, these slow-release tabs deliver essential nutrients—such as carbon, iron, and potassium—straight to the roots where plants need them most.
Perfect for rooted plants like Amazon Swords, Cryptocorynes, and Vallisneria, API Root Tabs help promote strong root systems, lush growth, and vibrant leaves. They’re safe for use in freshwater aquariums with fish and invertebrates.
🌟 Key Features
✅ Provides Essential Nutrients: Carbon, iron, potassium & more
✅ Root-Targeted Feeding: Direct delivery to plant roots
✅ Promotes Strong Growth & Lush Leaves
✅ Safe for All Freshwater Aquariums & fish
✅ Convenient 10 Pack: Long-lasting supply for planted tanks
📐 Specifications
- Brand: API (Aquarium Pharmaceuticals)
- Product: Root Tabs – Plant Fertilizer
- Size: 10 Tablets (treats up to 40 gallons)
- Use: Freshwater Planted Aquariums
- Dosage: Insert 1 tab for every 30 square inches of gravel. Replace every 1–2 months.
❓ FAQ
Q: How often should I replace API Root Tabs?
A: Every 1–2 months for best plant growth.
Q: Can I use Root Tabs with liquid fertilizers?
A: Yes! Root Tabs feed the roots, while liquid fertilizers provide nutrients to water column feeders.
Q: Are Root Tabs safe for shrimp and snails?
A: Yes, they’re safe for fish, shrimp, snails, and other freshwater inhabitants.
Q: Which plants benefit most from Root Tabs?
A: Root-feeding plants like swords, crypts, and vals see the most benefit.

helps root growth
I use this in my heavily planted aquarium and it does help with root growth. you need to be fairly quick when you put these in the water as they do dissolve fairly quickly. I use my plant tweezers to hold onto them and push them into my substrate