Due to issues with our packaging supplier, we are temporarily cutting the price of our root ferts & all packages that contain root ferts. Root ferts will be shipped in protective packaging, it just won't be as sleek as our regular packaging.
The Simple Solution Most low-tech, low-light (under 2 watts per gallon) tanks don’t need much nutrition to sustain growth. All plants need micro & macro nutrients, but low-tech aquariums don’t need them in very high volumes.
If you have lower levels of light, and aren’t injecting CO2, this package will keep your plants thriving. Placing pfertz root ferts [r] in the substrate will supply all necessary micronutrients and iron to your plants via their roots, while pfertz nitrogen [n] supplies a highly concentrated dose of nitrogen and potassium to your plants through the water column. All of the phosphorus that your plants need will be supplied by the food that you feed to your fish or other inhabitants.
DIRECTIONS: Insert pfertz root ferts into substrate (at least 2-inches deep), placed every 6-7 inches. Dose nitrogen [n] 2x per week @ 1 pump per 10 gallons.
The Simple Solution includes 1 bottle of nitrogen [n] and 1 package of root ferts [r]. This system will dose an average low-tech 20 gallon tank up to 2 years. Save 10% when you purchase these items together.
Price: $24.49 - $21.49
The Medium-Tech Solution
Aquariums with moderate growth and medium light (up to 4 watts per gallon), or tanks with lots of non-rooted plants (Java ferns, mosses, etc) benefit from having more nutrients in the water column. In addition to the nitrogen & potassium supplied by pfertz nitrogen [n], your plants will benefit from the extra iron and micronutrients that pfertz micros [m] provides through the water column. Your plants always need a bit of phosphorus to grow properly, but if you’re feeding your fish, there’s probably enough phosphorus in your tank that you don’t need to add more. If your tank only consists of plants, consider adding pfertz phosphorus [p] to round out your dosing.
DIRECTIONS: Dose nitrogen [n] and [m] 2-4 times per week @ 1 pump per 10 gallons.
The Medium-Tech Solution includes 1 bottle of nitrogen [n] and 1 bottle of micros [m]. This system will dose an average medium-tech 20 gallon tank 12-24 months. Save 10% when you purchase these items together.
Price:
$26.99
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Medium-Tech +
If your medium-tech planted aquarium contains any number of root feeders (Sword plants, Crypts, etc), an enriched substrate is essential for vibrant growth. By adding pfertz root ferts to your dosing routine, you provide essential micronutrients, root hormones and iron to the place it is needed most – the roots. Your plants always need a bit of phosphorus to grow properly, but if you’re feeding your fish, there’s probably enough phosphorus in your tank that you don’t need to add more. If your tank only consists of plants, consider adding pfertz phosphorus [p] to round out your dosing.
DIRECTIONS: Insert pfertz root ferts into substrate (at least 2-inches deep), placed every 6-7 inches. Dose nitrogen [n] and micros [m] 2-4 times per week @ 1 pump per 10 gallons.
Medium-Tech + includes 1 bottle of nitrogen [n],1 bottle of micros [m] and 1 package of root ferts [r]. This system will dose an average medium-tech 20 gallon tank 12-24 months. Save 10% when you purchase these items together.
Price: $37.99 - $34.99
The High-Tech Solution
High-tech tanks (4-5 watts per gallon & up) tend to push plant growth into overdrive. With all of the extra light, aquarium plants need much more nutrition for continuous healthy growth. The pfertz high-tech solution provides additional potassium [k] dosing, as well as phosphorus [p]. Phosphorus dosing becomes necessary in a high-tech tank, as the light-driven photosynthesis rate will quickly deplete any phosphorus added from fish food.
DIRECTIONS: Dose all liquid fertilizers 5-7 times per week @ 1 pump per 10 gallons.
The High-Tech Solution includes one bottle each of [m], [n], [p] and [k]. This system will dose an average high-tech 20 gallon tank 5-10 months. Save 10% when you purchase these items together.
Price: $53.99
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High-Tech +
In addition to dosing all macro & micronutrients into the water column, additional substrate enrichment is recommended for high-tech tanks – especially when root-feeders are present in any number. By adding pfertz rootferts to your dosing routine, you provide essential micronutrients, root hormones and iron to the place it is needed most – the roots.
DIRECTIONS: Insert pfertz root ferts into substrate (at least 2-inches deep), placed every 6-7 inches. Dose all liquid fertilizers 5-7 times per week @ 1 pump per 10 gallons. This system will dose an average high-tech 20 gallon tank 5-10 months.
The High-Tech Solution includes one bottle each of [m], [n], [p] & [k], and one package of root ferts [r].This system will dose an average high-tech 20 gallon tank 5-10 months. Save 10% when you purchase these items together.
Price: $63.99 - $60.99
The Macro Solution
Similar to the high-tech solution, the macro solution covers the macronutrient group (N,P & K), while allowing you to supplement the micronutrient mix of your choosing.
DIRECTIONS: Dose nitrogen [n], phosphorus [p] and potassium [k] @ 1 pump per 10 gallons as needed.
The Macro Solution includes 1 bottle of nitrogen [n], 1 bottle of phosphorus [p] and 1 bottle of potassium [k]. Save 10% when you purchase these items together.
Price: $40.99
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Macro +
The macro + package is similar to the macro solution, with the addition of root ferts for tanks that require a nutrient-rich substrate.
DIRECTIONS: Insert pfertz root ferts into substrate (at least 2-inches deep), placed every 6-7 inches. Dose nitrogen [n], phosphorus [p] and potassium [k] @ 1 pump per 10 gallons as needed.
Macro + includes 1 bottle of nitrogen [n], 1 bottle of phosphorus [p], 1 bottle of potassium [k] and 1 package of root ferts [r]. Save 10% when you purchase these items together.
Price: $50.99 - $47.99
root ferts
There are some nutrients that plants prefer to absorb through their roots, regardless of how much is dosed in the water column. pfertz™ root ferts [r] are an optimal blend of time-released macronutrients, micronutrients, amino acids and hormones that give aquatic plants the lush greens and stunning reds that are only possible with rich substrate fertilization. Great for Echinodorus & Cryptocoryne species, as well as all root-runner and stem plants.
pfertz root ferts last approximately 3-4 months, and each tablet fertilizes about 45 square inches.
iron+ formula (15% total iron)
16 tablets
(treats 720 square inches) Price: $11.99 - $8.99
nitrogen Nitrogen [n] is the first of three major nutrients that are essential to plant survival. Combined with phosphorus [p] and potassium [k],
these three nutrients are known as the 'macronutrients'. These nutrients are
needed in large quantities for plants to flourish. Just as humans
need oxygen, protein and carbohydrates to function properly, plants
have the same reliance upon the macronutrient group. Plants require
nitrogen to construct biopolymers and proteins. Nitrogen is also
an important component of chlorophyll, and is critical to a
plant's ability to absorb and convert light energy.
500
mL bottle w/ locking pump
(treats up to 8,300 gallons) Price: $14.99
phosphorus
Phosphorus [p] is the second of three major nutrients that are essential to plant survival. Combined with nitrogen [n] and
potassium [k], these three are known as the 'macronutrients'. These nutrients
are needed in large quantities for plants to flourish. Just as
humans need oxygen, protein and carbohydrates to function properly,
plants have the same reliance upon the macronutrient group. Phosphorus,
along with nitrogen, is an essential element in the formation
of chlorophyll in plants. Phosphorus also aids in the formation
of necessary energy components such as sugars and starches.
500
mL bottle w/ locking pump
(treats up to 8,300 gallons) Price: $14.99
potassium
Potassium [k] is the third major nutrient that is essential to plant survival. Combined with nitrogen [n] and phosphorus [p], these
three are known as the 'macronutrients'. These nutrients are needed
in large quantities for plants to flourish. Just as humans need
oxygen, protein and carbohydrates to function properly, plants
have the same reliance upon the macronutrient group. Along with nitrogen, plants require large amounts of potassium to grow
well. Also a major component of photosynthesis, potassium is crucial
in a plant's ability to absorb and convert light energy into growth.
500
mL bottle w/ locking pump
(treats up to 8,300 gallons) Price: $14.99
micros
Micronutrients [m], as opposed to the three macronutrients (npk),
are elements that are essential to healthy plant
growth, but are only needed in trace amounts. Iron, boron, and
manganese are only a few of the micronutrients that are necessary for
plant growth, and without them plants will exhibit a variety of deficiency
symptoms. A proprietary blend of micronutrients, pfertz
micros is designed specifically for the needs
of planted aquariums.
500
mL bottle w/ locking pump
(treats up to 8,300 gallons) Price: $14.99
bundled refill set
One jug each of micros [m], nitrogen [n],
phosphorus [p], and potassium [k]. We've also included a funnel to make filling a little easier. Buy the bundled set & save 10%.
nitrogen refill
Refill jug contains ½ gallon of our liquid nitrogen [n] formula. Each jug will refill your existing pump bottle approximately four times. We’ve also included a funnel to make filling a little easier.
1/2 gallon jug
(provides approximately 4 refills) Price: $29.99
phosphorus refill
Refill jug contains ½ gallon of our liquid phosphorus [p] formula. Each jug will refill your existing pump bottle approximately four times. We’ve also included a funnel to make filling a little easier.
1/2 gallon jug
(provides approximately 4 refills) Price: $29.99
potassium refill
Refill jug contains ½ gallon of our liquid potassium [k] formula. Each jug will refill your existing pump bottle approximately four times. We’ve also included a funnel to make filling a little easier.
1/2 gallon jug
(provides approximately 4 refills) Price: $29.99
micros refill
Refill jug contains ½ gallon of our liquid micronutrient [p] formula. Each jug will refill your existing pump bottle approximately four times. We’ve also included a funnel to make filling a little easier.
1/2 gallon jug
(provides approximately 4 refills) Price: $29.99
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