Chelated Micronutrient Mix is a water-soluble dry aquarium plant fertilizer that supplies iron and other trace nutrients for freshwater planted aquariums. Use it alongside macronutrient fertilizers as part of a balanced nutrient routine.
Product details
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Net weight: 180 g
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Packaging: Resealable jar for convenient storage
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Nutrients supplied: Iron, manganese, zinc, copper, boron and molybdenum
Guaranteed Analysis:
Chelated Iron (Fe) – 7%
Chelated Manganese (Mn) – 2%
Chelated Zinc (Zn) – 0.4%
Chelated Copper (Cu) – 0.1%
Boron (B) – 1.3%
Molybdenum (Mo) – 0.06%
Chelating Agents:
EDTA – 42%
DTPA – 14%
Derived From: Iron DTPA, iron EDTA, manganese EDTA, zinc EDTA, copper EDTA, boric acid and sodium molybdate.
Part of your planted aquarium routine
This trace-element mix complements sources of nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium, calcium and magnesium. It is not a complete all-in-one fertilizer. Formulas sold as CSM+B can differ; match the analysis above when planning your dose.
Dosing
Your dose depends on actual aquarium water volume, plant growth and nutrients already supplied by your water and other fertilizers. Weigh dry fertilizer with a suitable scale and account for overlapping nutrients when combining products. Agricultural or greenhouse application rates are not aquarium dosing instructions.
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Choose a chelated micronutrient reference matching the guaranteed analysis above. Results estimate additions before plant uptake, water changes or other losses.
Copper, shrimp and other invertebrates
This mix contains 0.1% chelated copper, equivalent to 1 mg of copper per gram of dry mix. Small, measured doses add small amounts of copper; chelation does not make copper harmless.
Calculation example: Adding 0.10 g of dry mix to 100 L of actual water volume adds approximately 0.001 ppm copper (1 µg/L) and 0.07 ppm iron, based on the declared analysis. This is an illustration, not a universal dosing recommendation or a livestock safety limit.
A 50% water change with copper-free replacement water halves the copper currently dissolved in the water. For example, 0.001 ppm would fall to 0.0005 ppm before further additions. Repeated doses and copper from tap water or other products contribute to total exposure; water changes do not remove all copper retained in the aquarium.
Shrimp, snails and other invertebrates can be sensitive to copper. Tolerance depends on species, water hardness, pH, dissolved organic matter and total exposure. Careful dosing and regular water changes help manage additions, but cannot guarantee safety for every aquarium. Dose conservatively and avoid combining copper sources without accounting for their contributions.
Handling and storage
Avoid breathing dust and wear protective gloves and eye protection when handling the powder. The source material’s label identifies serious eye irritation, possible harm to fertility or the unborn child, and possible organ damage through prolonged or repeated exposure. Keep the jar tightly sealed, store locked up in a dry place, and keep out of reach of children and pets.
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