Iron Boost 500ml (liquid iron)

Aquarists who keep plants with pale, yellowing or necrotic leaves often have iron deficiency, because iron in the water is frequently in a form plants cannot absorb. Aquaforest Iron Boost supplies iron as a readily available Fe2+ chelate, so the dose can be adjusted to the stock of the tank and the plants can use it directly.

Why it matters

• The product contains a concentrated, easily assimilated Fe2+ chelate, the form plants can take up directly.
• Iron uptake depends on the macro and micronutrient content, the pH and the form of the iron, so the supplement addresses a factor that limits photosynthesis.
• A deficiency causes loss of chlorophyll and chlorosis, visible as yellowing and necrosis of the leaves; regular dosing aims to prevent this and support healthy leaf colour.
• Use of the product is said to encourage the growth of nitrifying bacteria.

Specifications

• Brand: Aquaforest
• Product: Iron Boost, 500 ml
• Form: liquid iron fertiliser, Fe2+ chelate
• Dosing: 1 ml per 100 l of water, once a week
• Effect: raises iron level by 0.04 mg/l per 1 ml in 100 l
• Recommended iron level in aquarium water: 0.1–1 mg/l
• Symbol: AFF IRON BOOST 500ML
• EAN: 5902026733045
• Weight: 0.54 kg

What it works with

The fertiliser is intended for planted freshwater aquariums and is used with the Aquaforest AF Micro and AF Macro products, which the manufacturer recommends using in parallel. Supplementation should continue until the plants show satisfactory results. Zeolite and/or activated carbon may reduce its effectiveness, so they should be considered when planning the filtration.