At a glance
- Goes in: your PPS-Pro micro bottle
- Long-lasting 50g pouch
- Chelated iron plus a balanced blend of essential trace elements
- Copper-free and safe for shrimp, snails and all invertebrates
- Free UK delivery by Royal Mail
About this aquarium plant food
Our Micro Mix is a precision-blended trace element formula combining magnesium, chelated iron (DTPA) and a balanced blend of essential trace elements. Every element is present in the exact ratio needed for healthy planted tank growth, chelated for maximum bioavailability.
Critically, this blend contains no copper. Copper is toxic to invertebrates even in very small quantities — many commercial fertilisers contain it, which makes them unsuitable for shrimp tanks. Our Micro Mix is formulated specifically to be safe for shrimp, snails, crabs, and all other invertebrates.
Micronutrient deficiency is most visible in new growth. If young leaves are emerging pale or yellow, or if plant growth has generally slowed despite adequate macros, the micro bottle is usually where the problem lies. In PPS-Pro the micro bottle is kept completely separate from the macro bottle to prevent nutrient interactions that can reduce effectiveness.
One 50g bag lasts for many micro bottles, and full mixing instructions come with your order.
How to use
Mix into your micro bottle using the instructions supplied with your order, then dose 1ml per 10 litres daily alongside your macro bottle.
Questions
Is it safe for shrimp?
Yes. Every Aquafertz aquarium plant food is copper-free and safe for shrimp, snails and other invertebrates.
How much should I dose?
The PPS-Pro method is 1ml per 10 litres daily from each mixed bottle. Our PPS-Pro dosing guide explains how to adjust for your tank.
