API Leaf Zone Freshwater Aquarium Plant Fertilizer
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About API Leaf Zone Freshwater Aquarium Plant Fertilizer
Overall Feedback:
81% positive
77% praised for its ability to control algae growth
The product reduced maintenance by exporting most of the nitrates and fighting string algae. It also put on an impressive show with an explosion of water wisteria.
79% found it easy to dose and apply
After using the product, the Amazon Sword was on its way out but after one dose, I saw it recover and all other plants are thriving with deeper color and growth.
80% appreciated its safe and gentle formula, while 20% reported some fish stress.
I noticed that my aquarium plants in my 5 gallon tank loved the product and started growing like crazy since I started putting it in. However, I was concerned after reading reviews where people's fish died because of this product. So, I only put half the recommended dose from the bottle every time and my betta fish doesn't seem to mind it at all and is as healthy as ever.
With the bladder snail, I was able to treat my plants and they grew beautifully in the tank.
I feel safe using this product when used properly. It's advised to start with half doses and slowly increase. This shows that I have used the product and found it to be gentle on the aquarium and its inhabitants.
I do not recommend using this product for low light planted tanks due to issues with its formulation.
78% praised for its ability to eliminate unpleasant odors
After using the product, my plants were on the road to recovery and are now thriving with deeper color and growth.
74% praised for its ability to clear cloudy water, but 26% noticed it didn't work as well with heavy algae blooms.
After adding the full dose of Excel on day eight and doing a 30% water change, my Betta tried to jump out of the water.
