Visit our shop: https://www.cp-aquaplants.de/ Press more to read the complete instructions with tips. Water level / daily consumption When fertilizing in an aquarium, it is important to follow a few basic rules. In a tank with plants there are conditions that need to be set. This is how I create my water level. The ratio between nitrate and phosphate of 16:1 (e.g. nitrate value: 16 = phosphate value. 20 mg: 16 = 1.25 mg) The ratio between potassium: magnesium: calcium 0.5:1:2-4 This means that there should always be less potassium than magnesium in the water. E.g. 5 mg K: 10 mg Mg: 20-40 mg Ca We recommend setting a stable nutrient level right from the start so that the plants are optimally supplied and show no signs of deficiency. The level should be kept as stable as possible. During the running-in phase, nutrient consumption is lower and increases as the plants steadily grow. The following has proven to be effective: Nitrate value between 15-25 mg Phosphate value between 1-2.0 mg Potassium value between 2-10 mg (can be higher depending on the KH / GH) Magnesium between 4-30 mg (can be higher depending on the GH) Iron value between 0.05-0.3 mg The water values ​​vary greatly depending on the region and type of water (osmosis water, built-in water softening systems). It is therefore imperative to determine the different values. A test for nitrate (NO3), phosphate P04), potassium (K), magnesium (Mg), iron (Fe) as well as total hardness (GH) and carbonate hardness (KH) is sufficient. Once all values ​​have been determined, nitrate and phosphate are fertilized individually with the nitrate fertilizer and phosphate fertilizer to the above target values ​​after each water change. Example: 20 mg nitrate and 1.25 mg phosphate (ratio 16:1) 10 mg potassium = 20 mg magnesium (ratio 0.5:1) The magnesium value should always be higher than the potassium value. Cover the daily requirement: From the next day, continue with complex fertilizers A and B, 1 ml each for 50 litres of tank content. This is because we want to supply the plant with all the micros and macros. Even freshly planted plants need their food in the form of nutrients from day 1. Please adjust this dosage to the volume of the plant. This is the recommendation for a fully overgrown plant aquarium (Dutch style tank). It is always advisable to start with a reduced dose. My aquarium in the background is fertilized with 2/3 of the dose. A 1/5 to 1/4 of the daily dose is sufficient, especially for a newly planted tank. Regular measurement and adjustment of fertilization is recommended in the first 2-3 weeks. This means: Measure daily if possible during this period and re-fertilize the nitrate and phosphate values ​​if necessary. Phosphate and nitrate consumption is relatively high at the beginning of fertilization (also during the running-in phase of the tank). This is normal! We recommend putting our soil fertilizer in the gravel, sand or used soil at intervals of around 15 cm from the start. With new soil, it is sufficient to start inserting the capsules after 6-8 weeks. Modern lighting systems now provide plants with plenty of nutrients in the form of radiation, some of which our human eye cannot see. Lighting times of 6-8 hours (including sunrise and sunset) at an intensity of a maximum of 60-80% of the lamp output have proven to be effective. In a running-in tank, the lamp output can be increased as desired. Only the lighting time should be adjusted to the lamp intensity. This means that if you light at full power you should also reduce the lighting time. Just as an example, I light my large tank in the background at 95% power for six hours and some sunrise and sunset. You can also extend the time, but you have to find out for your tank when the green algae start to appear because the plants are exhausted. Because unused energy in the form of light then goes into the formation of green algae. Hope the video has helped you a bit :) Follow me or subscribe to the channel. If you have any questions, feel free to type :) Our shop: https://www.cp-aquaplants.de/c/duenger #aquarium #aquascape #aquascaping #fish #ada #fishtank #fische #aquariumfish #terrarium #freshwateraquarium #düngen #pflanzen #aquaristik #aquarist