Description

NT Labs Plantus:

Comprehensive Plant Food System

NT Labs Plantus is a liquid, all-in-one fertiliser designed to provide planted freshwater aquariums with all the essential macro and micro-nutrients required for lush, robust, and colourful growth. It is specifically formulated to ensure a balanced aquatic environment, promoting plant health while remaining safe for all fish and invertebrates.

The Importance of Complete Nutrition

Aquarium plants require more than just light and CO2​. They need a complete nutritional profile that often gets depleted in a closed system.

• Macro-nutrients (The Building Blocks): Nitrogen ($\text{N}$), Phosphorus ($\text{P}$), and Potassium ($\text{K}$) are needed in large quantities for cell development, energy transfer, and disease resistance.
• Micro-nutrients (The Spark Plugs): Trace elements like Iron ($\text{Fe}$), Magnesium ($\text{Mg}$), Manganese ($\text{Mn}$), and Boron ($\text{B}$) are essential catalysts for processes like photosynthesis and pigment creation (colouration).

Plantus delivers these elements in chelated forms, meaning they remain stable and available for absorption by the plants’ roots and leaves for extended periods.

Plantus Formulation and Benefits

Plantus ensures that your plants receive a constant, balanced supply, helping them to thrive and effectively out-compete nuisance algae for available nutrients.

Key Components

Results You Can Expect

• Lush, Dense Growth: Encourages faster growth rates and bushier plants.
• Vibrant Colouration: Correct $\text{Iron}$ and trace element levels enhance reds and deep greens.
• Strong Root Systems: Supports the anchoring and overall health of stem and carpet plants.
• Healthier Ecosystem: Robust plant growth is the best defence against unsightly algae.

$\text{Dosing}$ Instructions and Application

Plantus can be $\text{dosed}$ weekly (the standard approach) or daily (for high-tech, high-demand tanks). Always ensure good water movement in the tank to distribute the fertiliser evenly.

Standard Weekly $\text{Dosing}$

For most community and planted tanks with moderate light and CO2​ levels, $\text{dose}$ once a week after your partial water change.

• Dosage: Add $1\text{ ml}$ of Plantus for every $20\text{ litres}$ of aquarium water.
  • Example: A $120\text{ litre}$ aquarium would require $6\text{ ml}$ per week ($120/20=6$).

Daily $\text{Dosing}$ (High-Tech Tanks)

If you have a high-light, high-CO2​ tank with fast-growing plants, a daily $\text{dosage}$ prevents nutrient deficiencies between water changes.

• Dosage: Divide the weekly $\text{dosage}$ by $7$.
  • Example: For a $120\text{ litre}$ tank, you would $\text{dose}$ approximately $0.85\text{ ml}$ per day ($6\text{ ml}/7\text{ days}\approx 0.85\text{ ml}$).

Important Note

It is crucial to perform regular partial water changes (typically $25\%$ per week) to replenish trace elements, remove excess waste, and prevent the build-up of nitrates and other compounds. Plantus is designed to be used as part of this routine.

Use with Optimus & Satus: