Trace Elements
March 5th, 2010
Davenport trace mix is a carefully blended mix of micronutrients – essential for healthy plants. It can be used in planted aquariums, hydroponics and horticulture
Analysis:-
- Fe 8.4%
- Mn 1.82%
- Zn 1.16%
- B 1.05%
- Cu 0.23%
- Mo 0.15%
In an aquarium trace elements are required in small amounts and are best added from a stock solution.
Aquarium Stock Solution
Adding 6g of trace mix to 1 ltr of water will give a stock solution with the following analysis:-
- Fe 0.05%
- Mn 0.11%
- Zn 0.007%
- B 0.006%
- Cu 0.006%
- Mo 0.0009%
A typical dose might be 1g per litre added once or twice per week.
If using the EI dosing system together with weekly water changes of 50% then considerably higher doses would be acceptable.
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