Substrate Plugs?

[mattyeatsmatts]

Can I put some TNC Plugs(Substrate Capsules) in the substrate whilst my aquarium is running? (Use a tongs to push them to the bottom of the tank?)

Thanks.

 

[ZoddyZod]

when else would you do it?

 

[mattyeatsmatts]

Well I've only ever seen people doing it on first set up i.e when they are putting the substrate in.

I assume you can put it in when the water, plants, substrate and all that are already in then

 

[N0body Of The Goat]

I've looked at http/cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=250504141853 so many times and wondered what nutrients are in them and are they any good?

 

[mattyeatsmatts]

I've looked at http/cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=250504141853 so many times and wondered what nutrients are in them and are they any good?

Well the ones I have are from TNC and are contained within a capsule, £4.95 for 10 + free postage

 

[KkAaNnEe]

I use Api root tabs, and just push them in every now and then, i think seachem do the best ones though, only ever read good reviews, will be switching to them once my api's are finished.

I dont think i would buy those unbranded ones on ebay, not even very good value for money

 

[SO19Firearms]

You can put TNC Plugs in an established aquarium, you might want to pop the capsule with a pin to stop them floating in light substrates. Just make sure they're well buried and don't disturb them once they're in.

From the nutrient company website : -

15-9-11
N 15%, P2O5 9%, K2O 11%, MgO 2%, Fe 0.45%, Mn 0.06%, Cu 0.055%, B 0.02%, Zn 0.02%, Mo 0.02%, EDTA.

As for the unbranded ones, I always say never buy a fertiliser without knowing the analysis, but you'd save yourself a lot of cash by doing what they do - Go to the garden centre and check the Miracle grow
Or make your own with osmocote and an icecube tray

IMO

 

[mattyeatsmatts]

You can put TNC Plugs in an established aquarium, you might want to pop the capsule with a pin to stop them floating in light substrates. Just make sure they're well buried and don't disturb them once they're in.

Thank you, this is primarily what I wanted to know