AquaVitro Envy
Water type
Freshwater
AquaVitro Envy
Feeds the plants, not the algae, with a chlorella-based blend built for planted tanks. aquavitro envy is a carbohydrate, vitamin, amino acid and polyunsaturated fatty acid supplement built around chlorella, a freshwater algae naturally rich in the B-vitamin complex, enzymes and minerals. It's dosed alongside your regular fertiliser to support colour and growth rather than replace macro and micro nutrient dosing.
Key features
- Chlorella base - a whole-algae source of B-vitamins, amino acids and trace minerals rather than a single isolated nutrient.
- Full vitamin and amino acid panel - see the guaranteed analysis below for the complete published breakdown.
- Complements, not replaces, your fertiliser - dosed alongside a macro/micro programme such as aquavitro synthesis, not instead of it.
- Costs a fraction of a cent per litre dosed - see Cost per litre below.
Guaranteed analysis (per 1 g, minimum)
| Ascorbic acid (vitamin C) | 2.5 mg |
|---|---|
| Thiamine (B1) | 20 µg |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 20 µg |
| Niacin (B3) | 120 µg |
| Pantothenate (B5) | 70 µg |
| Vitamin B12 | 120.8 µg |
| Choline | 4 µg |
| Inositol | 10 µg |
| Arginine | 300 µg |
| Glutamate | 600 µg |
| Lysine | 300 µg |
| Tyrosine | 190 µg |
| Polyunsaturated fatty acids | 600 µg |
Seachem also states envy contains trace copper, zinc, iron and magnesium as part of the chlorella base, at levels described as safe for planted tanks and shrimp, without publishing exact figures for those trace minerals.
Specifications
| Size | Price | Doses per bottle |
|---|---|---|
| 150 mL | $19.95 | 30 doses at 5 mL |
| 350 mL | $49.95 | 70 doses at 5 mL |
| Water type | Freshwater, planted aquariums |
|---|---|
| Form | Liquid |
| Storage | Room temperature, sealed; no manufacturer expiry date while sealed |
Dosage and directions
Use 5 mL for every 110 L (30 US gallons) of water, three times a week, or as required to maintain plant growth. Shake before use. There's no single-dose "job done" point the way there is with a water conditioner - envy is dosed continuously as part of your ongoing planted-tank routine.
Cost per litre
Over the life of one bottle, envy costs under 1c per litre of tank water dosed, on either size:
| Size | Price | Litres dosed over the bottle's life | Cost per litre |
|---|---|---|---|
| 150 mL | $19.95 | 3,300 L (30 doses x 110 L) | Under 1c per litre |
| 350 mL | $49.95 | 7,700 L (70 doses x 110 L) | Under 1c per litre |
Both sizes come out to a fraction of a cent per litre dosed - the 150 mL is fractionally cheaper of the two per litre, so buy the 350 mL for fewer bottle changes, not for a lower running cost.
Suitable for, and not suitable for
Suitable for: freshwater planted aquariums running a full fertilising programme, and shrimp tanks at the trace levels envy is dosed at.
Not suitable for: reef and marine systems - the manufacturer does not recommend envy for reef tanks.
Care and maintenance
No storage requirements beyond keeping the bottle sealed and at room temperature. Shake before each dose, since the chlorella base can settle.
Goes well with
- aquavitro synthesis - the macro/micro fertiliser envy is designed to sit alongside.
- aquavitro mineralize - for tanks that also need general hardness raised for plant species that want it.
- aquavitro seed - a bacterial supplement for the same planted-tank routine.
Warranty and delivery
Seachem does not publish a separate warranty term for aquavitro liquid supplements. Your rights under the Australian Consumer Law apply regardless. Standard freight.
Common questions
Does envy replace my regular fertiliser?
No. It's a vitamin, amino acid and fatty acid supplement built on a chlorella base, dosed alongside a macro and micro-nutrient fertiliser such as aquavitro synthesis, not instead of one.
How often do I dose it?
5 mL per 110 L, three times a week, or as needed to maintain plant growth. Shake the bottle before each dose.
Is it safe for shrimp?
Seachem states envy is dosed at trace levels safe for planted tanks and shrimp, though it does contain trace copper as part of the chlorella base.
Which size should I buy?
Work it out from your dosing frequency: at 5 mL three times a week, a 150 mL bottle lasts about ten weeks and a 350 mL bottle about twenty-three. Per litre dosed the two sizes cost about the same fraction of a cent, so buy the 350 mL mainly to cut down how often you're re-ordering, not for a lower running cost.
