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Iron (DTPA)
This form of Iron (DTPA) is a necessary part of the trace element mix as it is very important for plant health in aquatic plants.
It is essential for chlorophyll production and lignin development for plants grown in both acidic and alkaline waters.
Dosage rate for 100L Tank
SHAKE WELL BEFORE USE
Use 1 pump (2ml) per 100L, 3x per week with 50% weekly water change.
• For HIGH LIGHT tanks with injected CO2, dense plant mass and good flow - instead use 3 pumps per 100L, 3x per week (maximum dosage) with 50% weekly water change.
• For LOW LIGHT tanks, dose the normal amount but only 1-2 times per week.
*Amounts above are for reference only. Your planted aquarium may need more or less depending on many factors
WARNING: 3 PUMPS PER 100L IS THE MAXIMUM DOSAGE. DO NOT OVERDOSE
Comparison:
EDTA vs DTPA vs EDDHA Iron.
Fe-EDTA which is commonly available in Bunnings/Garden shops etc is very "easy" and rapid for plant uptake, but the trade off is that it does not last long in the water column solution.. this iron chelate is stable at pH below 6.0. Above pH of 6.5, nearly 50% of the iron is unavailable,therefore this chelate is ineffective in alkaline environment.This chelate also has high affinity to calcium, so it is advised not to use it in calcium-rich soils or water.
Fe-DTPA ( LCA Product ) - It takes a bit more energy, but last several days, so the Fe is available to the plant longer, this iron chelate is stable in pH levels of up to 7.5, and is not as susceptible to iron replacement by calcium.
Fe-EDDHA - this chelate is stable at pH levels as high as 11.0, but it is also the most expensive iron chelate available.
| Who Am I?? | I have Shrimp | I have NO Shrimp |
| I have just a few plant and a pretty basic set up. | LCA Complete | LCA Complete |
| I have a small nano tank and just want to keep it nice and green. | LCA Complete | LCA Complete |
| I have a lot of plants and want a single fertiliser | LCA All in One Shrimp Safe | LCA All in One Premium |
| I have a lot of plants and my pH is over 7.5 | LCA All in One Premium Plus | |
| I have some plants and they should have red foliage | LCA Iron | LCA Iron |
| I want a lot of growth but do not want to us CO2 | LCA Carbon Plus | LCA Carbon Plus |
| I want to control algae but still have good growth | LCA Carbon Plus | LCA Carbon Plus |
| I have pesky Black Beard Algae that I want to get rid of | LCA Triple B | LCA Triple B |
| I use Rain Water or RO Water and my water is plain | LCA Gh Booster | LCA Gh Booster |
| I have lots of plants but none or a couple of fish | LCA Nitrogen | LCA Nitrogen |
| I have Crypts and Swords and want to fertilise the roots | LCA Root Tabs | LCA Root Tabs |
| I am advanced aquascaper and want to add trace elements | LCA Micro Mix Shrimp Safe | LCA Micro Mix Premium |
| I am advanced aquascaper and want to add base elements | LCA Macro Mix | LCA Macro Mix |
| My leaves are getting holes, edges are getting perforated | LCA Postassium | LCA Potassium |
| My plants grow good at the bottom but get smaller and spindly and the leaves get smaller towards the top | LCA Phosphorus | LCA Phosphorus |
| I have Green Spot Algae and want to get rid of it | LCA Phosphorus | LCA Phosphorus |
| I have a high tech system great light but missing red colour in plants | LCA Advanced Red | LCA Advanced Red |
| Who Am I?? | I have Shrimp | I have NO Shrimp |
| I have just a few plant and a pretty basic set up. | LCA Complete | LCA Complete |
| I have a small nano tank and just want to keep it nice and green. | LCA Complete | LCA Complete |
| I have a lot of plants and want a single fertiliser | LCA All in One Shrimp Safe | LCA All in One Premium |
| I have a lot of plants and my pH is over 7.5 | LCA All in One Premium Plus | |
| I have some plants and they should have red foliage | LCA Iron | LCA Iron |
| I want a lot of growth but do not want to us CO2 | LCA Carbon Plus | LCA Carbon Plus |
| I want to control algae but still have good growth | LCA Carbon Plus | LCA Carbon Plus |
| I have pesky Black Beard Algae that I want to get rid of | LCA Triple B | LCA Triple B |
| I use Rain Water or RO Water and my water is plain | LCA Gh Booster | LCA Gh Booster |
| I have lots of plants but none or a couple of fish | LCA Nitrogen | LCA Nitrogen |
| I have Crypts and Swords and want to fertilise the roots | LCA Root Tabs | LCA Root Tabs |
| I am advanced aquascaper and want to add trace elements | LCA Micro Mix Shrimp Safe | LCA Micro Mix Premium |
| I am advanced aquascaper and want to add base elements | LCA Macro Mix | LCA Macro Mix |
| My leaves are getting holes, edges are getting perforated | LCA Postassium | LCA Potassium |
| My plants grow good at the bottom but get smaller and spindly and the leaves get smaller towards the top | LCA Phosphorus | LCA Phosphorus |
| I have Green Spot Algae and want to get rid of it | LCA Phosphorus | LCA Phosphorus |
| I have a high tech system great light but missing red colour in plants | LCA Advanced Red | LCA Advanced Red |
