Trace Elements

TNC Trace mix is a carefully blended mix of micronutrients – essential for healthy plants. It can be used in planted aquariums, hydroponics and horticulture

Analysis:-

• Fe 8.4%
• Mn 1.82%
• Zn 1.16%
• B 1.05%
• Cu 0.23%
• Mo 0.15%

In an aquarium trace elements are required in small amounts and are best added from a stock solution.

Aquarium Stock Solution

Adding 6g of trace mix to 1 ltr of water will give a stock solution with the following analysis:-

• Fe 0.05%
• Mn 0.011%
• Zn 0.007%
• B 0.006%
• Cu 0.0014%
• Mo 0.0009%

A typical dose might be 1ml per litre added once or twice per week. This will add the following:-  0.5-1ppm Fe, 0.1-0.2ppm Mn, 0.07-0.14ppm Zn, 0.06-0.12ppm B, 0.014-0.028ppm Cu, 0.009-0.018ppm Mo.

If using the EI dosing system together with weekly water changes of 50% then higher doses would may be acceptable.

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