Avaquatix, 33 Addison Drive, Durban (2026)

13/09/2022

Easy planters
We have launched 4 sizes of Pebble pots or easy planters for live aquarium plants.

All the previous images are Java ferns in our pebble pots. Pebble pots make it really easy to add live plants to you aquarium. No specific plant substrate is required. Simply buy your favourite aquarium plant carefully split in smaller plants and insert into the pebble pot and place in aquarium.

IMPORTANT please quarantine plants before adding them to your aquarium.

TROPIX 1&2 Nutrients for Aquatic Plants Aquatic plants use nitrogen and phosphorous as well as potassium, iron, magnesium, manganese and other minerals to grow. Most of the nitrogen and phosphorus comes from fish food and waste, however, minerals must be added to the aquarium on a regular basis. Tropix 1&2 formulation supports 1 growth and 2 boost the short fall of nutrients in the aquarium to suite aquarium plants.

www.avaquatix.com

12/09/2022

Do 'excess nutrients' trigger algae?:
Both algae and plants will grow faster if there are plentiful nutrients in the water. Algae are microscopic and have much lower nutrient requirements to survive compared to aquatic plants. If plants don't do well because they are starving, it will lead to deteriorating old growth. The organic proteins released by deteriorating leaves trigger algae spores that feed off these substances. This is why it is common to see algae attaching to older growth and plants that are not growing well. The opposite is also true; healthy plants are extremely algae resistant. Filling up a tank full of healthy plants is the easiest way to get a good head start in planted tank algae control.

TROPIX 1&2 Nutrients for Aquatic Plants Aquatic plants use nitrogen and phosphorous as well as potassium, iron, magnesium, manganese and other minerals to grow. Most of the nitrogen and phosphorus comes from fish food and waste, however, minerals must be added to the aquarium on a regular basis. Tropix 1&2 formulation supports 1 growth and 2 boost the short fall of nutrients in the aquarium to suite aquarium plants.

www.avaquatix.com

07/09/2022

Aquatic Plant Selection:
Choosing the right plants for your aquarium will depend on lighting, aquarium height, the visual effect you want to create and to a certain extent, the type of fish you keep. Do research or ask your local aquarium expert for advice on choosing the best plants for your tank.

When laying out your plant scape, place tall or rapid growing plants in back, broadleaf and “showy” plants towards the center and low-profile plants in front. Many foreground species grow laterally, so make sure you leave enough room for them to spread out. Be careful not to plant shorter plants next to tall broadleaf species that may block light to them.

Add a few plants to accent your aquascape or use them as the main décor theme. Some hobbyists go to great length to create lush aquatic gardens and use fish as the accent! Live plants add beauty and balance to an aquarium and provide a healthier and more natural habitat for your fish.

TROPIX 1&2 Nutrients for Aquatic Plants Aquatic plants use nitrogen and phosphorous as well as potassium, iron, magnesium, manganese and other minerals to grow. Most of the nitrogen and phosphorus comes from fish food and waste, however, minerals must be added to the aquarium on a regular basis. Tropix 1&2 formulation supports 1 growth and 2 boost the short fall of nutrients in the aquarium to suite aquarium plants.

www.avaquatix.com

02/09/2022

Water Requirements for Aquatic Plants:
Most aquarium plants do best at a pH between 6.5 and 7.8, general hardness of 50 ppm to 100 ppm and alkalinity between 3° and 8° dKH (54ppm – 140 ppm). Nitrates should be below 10 ppm and phosphates below 0.5 ppm to prevent nuisance algae from growing on leaves. Temperature should be between 74° and 80° F. Change 10% of the water weekly or 25% bi-weekly and use Reef Carbon or Organic Adsorption Resin in your filter to remove organic pollutants that tint water and reduce light pe*******on.

Proper circulation is important to plants as well. It ensures a steady supply of nutrients, inhibits algae growth and prevents the accumulation of organic debris on leaves.

TROPIX 1&2 Nutrients for Aquatic Plants Aquatic plants use nitrogen and phosphorous as well as potassium, iron, magnesium, manganese and other minerals to grow. Most of the nitrogen and phosphorus comes from fish food and waste, however, minerals must be added to the aquarium on a regular basis. Tropix 1&2 formulation supports 1 growth and 2 boost the short fall of nutrients in the aquarium to suite aquarium plants.

www.avaquatix.com

28/08/2022

Basic needs of aquatic plants:
Whether you just want to add a few plants for accent or set up a dedicated aquatic garden, understanding the basic needs of aquatic plants will help maximize your success and enjoyment with your aquarium. Aquarium plants need the following to thrive:
- Clean, moderately soft water
- Full spectrum light
- Nutrients
- Suitable substrate (for rooted plants)

TROPIX 1&2 Nutrients for Aquatic Plants Aquatic plants use nitrogen and phosphorous as well as potassium, iron, magnesium, manganese and other minerals to grow. Most of the nitrogen and phosphorus comes from fish food and waste, however, minerals must be added to the aquarium on a regular basis. Tropix 1&2 formulation supports 1 growth and 2 boost the short fall of nutrients in the aquarium to suite aquarium plants.

www.avaquatix.com

24/08/2022

Benefits of live aquarium plants:
- Live plants create natural beauty in an aquarium, but they also promote a balanced ecosystem and provide many benefits to your fish including:
- Producing oxygen and consuming CO2 during the day, which benefits fish, helps with filtration and stabilizes pH.
- Preventing algae growth by removing nitrate and phosphate from the water.
- Keeping your fish healthy and colourful by providing them with valuable cover and habitat. This lowers stress and boosts their immune systems, and when fish know they have refuge nearby, they tend to stay out in the open where you can see them.
- Creating a source of food for fish that feed on the natural microbes that colonize plant leaves as well as others which feed directly on the plants themselves.
- Producing spawning sites for many fish species as well as valuable refuge for newly hatched fry.

TROPIX 1&2 Nutrients for Aquatic Plants Aquatic plants use nitrogen and phosphorous as well as potassium, iron, magnesium, manganese and other minerals to grow. Most of the nitrogen and phosphorus comes from fish food and waste, however, minerals must be added to the aquarium on a regular basis. Tropix 1&2 formulation supports 1 growth and 2 boost the short fall of nutrients in the aquarium to suite aquarium plants.

www.avaquatix.com

30/04/2022

Do 'excess nutrients' trigger algae?

Both algae and plants will grow faster if there are plentiful nutrients in the water. Algae are microscopic and have much lower nutrient requirements to survive compared to aquatic plants. If plants don't do well because they are starving, it will lead to deteriorating old growth. The organic proteins released by deteriorating leaves trigger algae spores that feed off these substances. This is why it is common to see algae attaching to older growth and plants that are not growing well. The opposite is also true; healthy plants are extremely algae resistant. Filling up a tank full of healthy plants is the easiest way to get a good head start in planted tank algae control.

TROPIX 1&2 Nutrients for Aquatic Plants Aquatic plants use nitrogen and phosphorus as well as potassium, iron, magnesium, manganese and other minerals to grow. Most of the nitrogen and phosphorus comes from fish food and waste, however, minerals must be added to the aquarium on a regular basis. Tropix 1&2 formulation supports 1 growth and 2 boost the short fall of nutrients in the aquarium to suit aquarium plants.

www.avaquatix.com

24/04/2022

Easy planters:
We have launched 4 sizes of Pebble pots or easy planters for live aquarium plants.

All the previous images are Java ferns in our pebble pots. Pebble pots make it really easy to add live plants to your aquarium. No specific plant substrate is required. Simply buy your favourite aquarium plant carefully split into smaller plants and insert into the pebble pot and place in the aquarium. IMPORTANT please quarantine plants before adding them to your aquarium.

TROPIX 1&2 Nutrients for Aquatic Plants Aquatic plants use nitrogen and phosphorus as well as potassium, iron, magnesium, manganese and other minerals to grow. Most of the nitrogen and phosphorus comes from fish food and waste, however, minerals must be added to the aquarium on a regular basis. Tropix 1&2 formulation supports 1 growth and 2 boost the short fall of nutrients in the aquarium to suit aquarium plants.

www.avaquatix.com

20/04/2022

Aquatic Plant Selection:
Choosing the right plants for your aquarium will depend on lighting, aquarium height, the visual effect you want to create and to a certain extent, the type of fish you keep. Do research or ask your local aquarium expert for advice on choosing the best plants for your tank.

When laying out your plant scape, place tall or rapid growing plants in back, broadleaf and “showy” plants towards the center and low-profile plants in front. Many foreground species grow laterally, so make sure you leave enough room for them to spread out. Be careful not to plant shorter plants next to tall broadleaf species that may block light to them.

Add a few plants to accent your aquascape or use them as the main décor theme. Some hobbyists go to great lengths to create lush aquatic gardens and use fish as the accent! Live plants add beauty and balance to an aquarium and provide a healthier and more natural habitat for your fish.
TROPIX 1&2 Nutrients for Aquatic Plants Aquatic plants use nitrogen and phosphorus as well as potassium, iron, magnesium, manganese and other minerals to grow. Most of the nitrogen and phosphorus comes from fish food and waste, however, minerals must be added to the aquarium on a regular basis. Tropix 1&2 formulation supports 1 growth and 2 boost the short fall of nutrients in the aquarium to suit aquarium plants.

www.avaquatix.com

16/04/2022

Water Requirements for Aquatic Plants:
Most aquarium plants do best at a pH between 6.5 and 7.8, general hardness of 50 ppm to 100 ppm and alkalinity between 3° and 8° dKH (54ppm – 140 ppm).

Nitrates should be below 10 ppm and phosphates below 0.5 ppm to prevent nuisance algae from growing on leaves. Temperature should be between 74° and 80° F. Change 10% of the water weekly or 25% bi-weekly and use Reef Carbon or Organic Adsorption Resin in your filter to remove organic pollutants that tint water and reduce light pe*******on.

Proper circulation is important to plants as well. It ensures a steady supply of nutrients, inhibits algae growth and prevents the accumulation of organic debris on leaves.

TROPIX 1&2 Nutrients for Aquatic Plants Aquatic plants use nitrogen and phosphorus as well as potassium, iron, magnesium, manganese and other minerals to grow. Most of the nitrogen and phosphorus comes from fish food and waste, however, minerals must be added to the aquarium on a regular basis. Tropix 1&2 formulation supports 1 growth and 2 boost the short fall of nutrients in the aquarium to suit aquarium plants.

www.avaquatix.com

12/04/2022

Basic needs of aquatic plants:
Whether you just want to add a few plants for accent or set up a dedicated aquatic garden, understanding the basic needs of aquatic plants will help maximize your success and enjoyment with your aquarium. Aquarium plants need the following to thrive:
- Clean, moderately soft water
- Full spectrum light
- Nutrients
- Suitable substrate (for rooted plants)

TROPIX 1&2 Nutrients for Aquatic Plants Aquatic plants use nitrogen and phosphorous as well as potassium, iron, magnesium, manganese and other minerals to grow. Most of the nitrogen and phosphorus comes from fish food and waste, however, minerals must be added to the aquarium on a regular basis. Tropix 1&2 formulation supports 1 growth and 2 boost the short fall of nutrients in the aquarium to suit aquarium plants.

www.avaquatix.com

06/04/2022

Benefits of live aquarium plants:
Live plants create natural beauty in an aquarium, but they also promote a balanced ecosystem and provide many benefits to your fish including:
1. Producing oxygen and consuming CO2 during the day, which benefits fish, helps with filtration and stabilizes pH.
2. Preventing algae growth by removing nitrate and phosphate from the water.
3. Keeping your fish healthy and colourful by providing them with valuable cover and habitat. This lowers stress and boosts their immune systems, and when fish know they have refuge nearby, they tend to stay out in the open where you can see them.
4. Creating a source of food for fish that feed on the natural microbes that colonize plant leaves as well as others which feed directly on the plants themselves.
5. Producing spawning sites for many fish species as well as valuable refuge for newly hatched fry.

TROPIX 1&2 Nutrients for Aquatic Plants Aquatic plants use nitrogen and phosphorous as well as potassium, iron, magnesium, manganese and other minerals to grow. Most of the nitrogen and phosphorus comes from fish food and waste, however, minerals must be added to the aquarium on a regular basis. Tropix 1&2 formulation supports 1 growth and 2 boost the short fall of nutrients in the aquarium to suite aquarium plants.

www.avaquatix.com

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