{"product_id":"seachem-flourish-excel-aquarium-plant-carbon-source-500-ml-liquid-for-planted-tanks","title":"Seachem Flourish Excel Aquarium Plant Carbon Source, 500 ml Liquid for Planted Tanks","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeachem Flourish Excel is a 500 ml aquarium plant carbon source, formulated to provide bioavailable organic carbon for aquatic plants.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBioavailable organic carbon — provides aquarium plants with a source of carbon.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e500 ml bottle — supplies Flourish Excel for repeated aquarium dosing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInitial dose: 5 ml per 40 L (10 US gallons) — gives a clear starting amount.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRoutine dose: 5 ml per 200 L (50 US gallons), daily or every other day — supports straightforward ongoing use.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSafe for fish; dose every other day in aquariums with Anacharis — helps guide use around this plant.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAquarium plants need a source of carbon, and Flourish Excel is made for aquarists looking for a convenient source in bioavailable organic form. It is intended for planted aquariums, with a dosing schedule that distinguishes first use or a major water change from routine dosing. Seachem has more than thirty years of experience in the aquarium hobby, and its chemists, biologists, and employees are hobbyists who keep aquariums.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat does Flourish Excel provide for aquarium plants?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSeachem Flourish Excel provides bioavailable organic carbon as a source of carbon for aquarium plants. The product is designed for use in aquariums rather than as a food or treatment for fish. Its stated role is to supply this plant-useful carbon source in a convenient liquid form.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePurpose: provides organic carbon for aquatic plants.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFormat: liquid aquarium product in a 500 ml bottle.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow much Flourish Excel should I use?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor first use or after a major water change of more than 40%, use 5 ml for every 40 L (10 US gallons). After that, use 5 ml for every 200 L (50 US gallons) daily or every other day. Each cap thread holds approximately 1 ml, which allows smaller doses to be measured.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse the initial amount after a major water change greater than 40%.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChoose daily or every-other-day dosing for routine use.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan Flourish Excel be used with fish and Anacharis?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFlourish Excel is safe for fish. If your aquarium contains Anacharis, use the product every other day rather than daily. This dosing adjustment is specific to aquariums with Anacharis.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFish: safe for use.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnacharis present: use every other day.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFlourish Excel suits aquarium keepers who want a measured liquid source of bioavailable organic carbon for aquatic plants and a defined schedule for initial and routine use. Seachem is independently and privately owned, and its products are developed within a company culture shaped by aquarium hobbyists and staff with scientific training. For aquariums containing Anacharis, the product’s routine use is every other day rather than daily.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"product-faq-snippet\"\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-q\"\u003eQ: How much Seachem Flourish Excel should I use?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-a\"\u003eA: For initial use or after a water change greater than 40%, use 5 ml per 40 L (10 US gallons). Routine dosing is 5 ml per 200 L (50 US gallons) daily or every other day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-q\"\u003eQ: Can I use Seachem Flourish Excel in an aquarium with Anacharis?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-a\"\u003eA: Yes. Seachem Flourish Excel is safe for fish, and in an aquarium with Anacharis, use it every other day rather than daily.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"Seachem","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55666101354839,"sku":"B000256962","price":33.91,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1056\/4780\/0663\/files\/seachem-flourish-excel-bottle-front.jpg?v=1793367501","url":"https:\/\/bathpetsupplies.co.uk\/products\/seachem-flourish-excel-aquarium-plant-carbon-source-500-ml-liquid-for-planted-tanks","provider":"BathPetSupplies","version":"1.0","type":"link"}