{"product_id":"seachem-flourish-trace","title":"Seachem Flourish Trace","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlanted tanks run out of trace elements between water changes long before they run out of the big three nutrients.\u003c\/strong\u003e Seachem Flourish Trace is a blend of boron, cobalt, copper, manganese, molybdenum, zinc and other trace elements formulated to replace what plants deplete, as part of the Flourish planted-aquarium range. It suits any freshwater planted aquarium running on a regular fertilising routine.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eKey features\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBroad trace-element blend\u003c\/strong\u003e — boron, cobalt, copper, manganese, molybdenum, zinc, rubidium, nickel and vanadium in one dose.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWon't noticeably shift pH, GH or KH\u003c\/strong\u003e — Seachem states the concentrations are too low to act as a buffer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePairs with liquid Flourish\u003c\/strong\u003e — alternate days with regular Flourish rather than dosing both on the same day.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eContains copper\u003c\/strong\u003e — genuinely useful for plants, but worth knowing if you keep shrimp or snails; see Safety below.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCost per litre drops sharply with size\u003c\/strong\u003e — the small bottles run about 1c per litre treated, the 2 L and 4 L bottles under 1c.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSize\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBarcode\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eApprox. litres treated per bottle\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCost per litre treated\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e50 mL\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e000116074407\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e~800 L\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1c per litre\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e100 mL\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e000116074506\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e~1,600 L\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1c per litre\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e250 mL\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e000116074605\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e~4,000 L\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUnder 1c per litre\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e500 mL\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e000116074308\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e~8,000 L\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUnder 1c per litre\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2 L\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e000116074803\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e~32,000 L\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUnder 1c per litre\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4 L\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e000116074902\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e~64,000 L\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUnder 1c per litre\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhich size do I need?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe 50 mL and 100 mL bottles work out to around 1c per litre of water treated; step up to 250 mL or larger and it drops to under 1c per litre. If you're dosing a large or heavily planted tank twice weekly, the 2 L or 4 L bottle is the better-value option — if you're trying trace dosing for the first time, start small.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eDosage and directions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eStandard dose: 5 mL (one capful) per 80 L, twice weekly. If you're also dosing regular Flourish, alternate the two on different days rather than dosing both at once.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSuitable for, and not suitable for\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuitable for freshwater planted aquariums on a regular fertilising routine.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNot recommended for reef or marine tanks — Seachem markets this as a freshwater planted-tank product only.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKeep in mind if you keep shrimp or snails — see Safety.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSafety\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis product contains a small amount of copper (0.0032%), which is toxic to invertebrates at high concentrations. Seachem places shrimp and snails in its \"sensitive\" compatibility category for this product — start with a partial dose and build up gradually rather than dosing at full strength straight away. Seachem also notes it's very difficult to reach an overdosing level of copper through Flourish products alone at normal doses. As with any concentrated fertiliser, a minor overdose is typically not harmful, but a large one can stress fish, plants and beneficial bacteria.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eGoes well with\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/seachem-flourish-phosphorus\"\u003eSeachem Flourish Phosphorus\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/products\/seachem-flourish-potassium\"\u003eSeachem Flourish Potassium\u003c\/a\u003e — the macro-nutrients this product doesn't supply.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/seachem-flourish-tabs\"\u003eSeachem Flourish Tabs\u003c\/a\u003e — root-zone feeding for heavy root-feeding plants.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWarranty and delivery\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eCovered by your rights under Australian Consumer Law in addition to any manufacturer guarantee. Ships Australia-wide from North Lakes, QLD.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ch4\u003eIs it safe for shrimp?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt contains a small amount of copper, and Seachem lists shrimp and snails as sensitive to this product — start with a partial dose and increase gradually, rather than dosing at full strength from day one.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eWill it affect my pH, GH or KH?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eSeachem states no noticeable effect — the trace-element concentrations are too low to act as a buffer.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eCan I dose it on the same day as regular Flourish?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eSeachem's guidance is to alternate — dose one on one day, the other a couple of days later, rather than both at once.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eCan I use it in a reef tank?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo — it's formulated and marketed for freshwater planted aquariums, not reef or marine systems.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eWhich size treats the most water per dollar?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe 2 L and 4 L bottles work out to under 1c per litre treated, roughly half the per-litre cost of the 50 mL bottle.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Seachem","offers":[{"title":"50 mL","offer_id":55244154568995,"sku":null,"price":12.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"100 mL","offer_id":55244154601763,"sku":null,"price":18.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"250 mL","offer_id":55244154634531,"sku":null,"price":27.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"500 mL","offer_id":55244154667299,"sku":null,"price":43.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2 L","offer_id":55244154700067,"sku":null,"price":150.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"4 L","offer_id":55244154732835,"sku":null,"price":279.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0972\/7236\/5347\/files\/0748-flourish-trace-2-l_709b0847-612b-4d13-bc0c-051f799f37b9.png?v=1782710658","url":"https:\/\/nicksaquariumoceanariumterrarium.com.au\/products\/seachem-flourish-trace","provider":"Nicks Aquarium Oceanarium Terrarium","version":"1.0","type":"link"}