Question 1

How does this compare to Seachem Flourish?

Accepted Answer

Thrive+ contains all the necessary micro and macro nutrients, other than calcium and magnesium which may need to be added on top of this if you have soft water.  Aside form that its truly comprehensive.  Flourish Comprehensive if really only a micronutrient supplement.  While it technically contains macros, they are in such small amounts that functionally they are absent.

By way of comparison, if you wanted to add 7ppm of no3(nitrate) to a 10 gallon tank you would need ~2ml of Thrive. If you were to use seachem flourish you would need ~85ml. If you wanted to add 1.3ppm po4 with Thrive would would also use ~2ml, to do this with flourish you would need to add ~378ml. Its a good micronutrient source, just not an all in one(functionally).

Thanks
Colin / NilocG

Question 2

I accidently bought the thrive +. can i still use it if my ph is high?

Accepted Answer

Yes you can use either one, the thrive+ is just a bit more concentrated and gives instructions for using in high tech and low tech.

Question 3

I have soft water and want to use thrive+. in order to get the missing magnesium and calcium, what's a good supp? flourish advance?

Accepted Answer

If your kh is in a good range just using seachems equilibrium raises hardness (calcium and magnesium). If you also need to adjust kh using acid buffer and alkaline buffer will help.  I use ro water in my tank so I have no minerals at all in my water so I must adjust every water change. I use these products with no issues

Question 4

Does Thrive+ contain liquid Carbon?

Accepted Answer

No, i does not. It is purely a macro supplement for a planted aquarium with irons, nitrates etc (and will require 25% water change before each dosing).

Asin	B01M20WCI5
Best Sellers Rank	#248 in Aquarium Water Treatments
Date First Available	October 7, 2016
Item Model Number	T+500
Manufacturer	Nilocg Aquatics
Product Dimensions	9.5 x 3.5 x 3.5 inches; 4 ounces

Extremely Easy To Use Liquid Fertilizer | Thrive+ All In One 500Ml Bottle Highly Concentrated Aquarium Plant For Demanding Planted Tanks

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