Seachem Flourish Excel 250mL
Seachem Flourish Excel is a versatile liquid carbon source designed for planted freshwater aquariums.
It provides a readily available source of organic carbon, which can be utilized by aquatic plants as an alternative to dissolved CO2 for photosynthesis.
It offers a dual benefit, acting as a source of bioavailable organic carbon and an algicide for controlling nuisance algae growth.
Seachem Flourish Excel - Liquid Carbon Source for Planted Aquariums
Seachem Flourish Excel is a revolutionary liquid carbon source designed to enhance the growth and vitality of planted freshwater aquariums. It provides a bioavailable form of organic carbon, acting as a direct supplement or alternative to traditional CO2 injection. This versatile solution supports photosynthesis, promotes vibrant plant colouration, and aids in the control of nuisance algae.
Key Features:
- Bioavailable Organic Carbon Source: Supplies pre-cursor molecules (photosynthetic intermediates) directly to aquatic plants, fostering robust growth.
- Algae Control: Effectively suppresses nuisance algae such as hair algae, beard algae, and string algae by offering a preferred carbon source.
- Enhanced Plant Colouration: Contributes to richer, more vibrant colouration in various aquatic plant species.
- Easy-to-Use Liquid Formula: Simplifies dosing and ensures consistent application.
- Iron Reduction: Promotes the ferrous state of iron (Fe+2), enhancing iron uptake by plants.
Benefits:
- Promotes Healthy Plant Growth: Provides an essential carbon source, promoting vigorous photosynthesis and plant development.
- Supplements or Replaces CO2 Injection: Offers a flexible solution for planted aquariums, either as a standalone carbon source or in conjunction with CO2 systems.
- Combats Nuisance Algae: Helps maintain a balanced aquarium ecosystem by controlling unwanted algae growth.
- Safe for Most Aquarium Inhabitants: Generally safe for fish, snails, and common invertebrates (excluding filter-feeding shrimp).
- Convenient and Economical: Easy liquid dosing and concentrated formula provide long-lasting value.
Scientific Explanation:
Aquatic plants require carbon for photosynthesis, typically sourced from dissolved CO2. Flourish Excel provides a readily available alternative by supplying simple organic compounds, similar to photosynthetic intermediates (e.g., ribulose 1,5-bisphosphate). While not containing these exact compounds, Flourish Excel offers structurally similar molecules that plants can easily convert for carbon chain building, bypassing the need for direct CO2 uptake. This process also promotes the ferrous state of iron, an essential nutrient for plant health.
Directions for Use:
- Initial Dose or After Major Water Change (>40%): Use 1 capful (5ml) for every 40 L (10 US gallons) of aquarium water.
- Maintenance Dose: Use 1 capful (5ml) for every 200 L (50 US gallons) daily or every other day.
- Small Dosing: Each cap thread is approximately 1 ml.
- Caution: Filter-feeding shrimp species may be sensitive to this product.
