Root Tabs

[rocknurworld2006]

How do use root tabs?

where do u pu t them in the tank?

what substrate have thy to be used in?

and how long does it usually last for?

 

[Wolfenrook]

You push them into the substrate (whatever kind it is) at the base of the plants as per the instructions. How long they last varies.

I prefer to use root balls myself, these last much longer and contain clay etc which helps to give the roots something to grow into. I also prefer to dose a fert, even if it's only a trace one, into the water column as well.

Ade

 

[rocknurworld2006]

You push them into the substrate (whatever kind it is) at the base of the plants as per the instructions. How long they last varies.

I prefer to use root balls myself, these last much longer and contain clay etc which helps to give the roots something to grow into. I also prefer to dose a fert, even if it's only a trace one, into the water column as well.

Ade

do you put them at the base of the plant? and does it just do for the one plant, i mean the root tabs?

also how many can u use in a tank or does it vary whatever make u have?

 

[johno]

i got 9 'tabs' in a bag when i orderd plants from plants-alive. I'm assuming these are root tabs?!

 

[Evad]

I only use root tabs with some plants that are typical big root feeders. Bulb plants are about the only thing I use root tabs in my tank. I usually push them about 2" down and then plant the bulb 1" down and 1"-2" to the side of the root tabs - I usually push in two per bulb and don't add more for 4 months or so.