Is this safe for use in a freshwater planted aquarium?
1798900
I run this in an aquaponics system (plants and fish) No issues for a year+. I think we're safe
1798901
No. The chelating agent is likely Fe-EDTA, which is not only slightly toxic, but is only effective at low ph, making it useless for aquaponics. What you need is Fe-DTPA, which is effective up to 7.5 ph; or the more expensive Fe-EDDHA which is effective up to 9 ph. For a system around a 100g or less, 8 to 16 oz will last you years. I bought 16 oz for 19.95 with free shipping. Be careful, I ran across one listed as DTPA that said EDTA in the description, and nothing about use in aquaponics. Check out this link for dosing information: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qczagOJG5mI
1798902
I don't know the answer to that. Use it for my fruit trees. You may find your answer when you GOOGLE it. They have wealth of info. HANS7115
1192683
I have it in a freshwater cichlid tank and it is ok. I would assume brackish would work also.
2242487
Yes. I bought this to use with my aquarium. You just need to wipe it dry after use.
2212705
Its not harmful to plants or fish. You should use the proper dosage. Wonderful product and keeps the pond clean.
994799
Because of the nature of aquariums, I'd hesitate with that. Water tends to slosh around and become unstable during cleanings, etc. That might be a question to direct to the manufacturer.
744480
Yes no problem. Better use in fresh then salt. Will promote plant growth but not for any use in live corals
1375603
I have a freshwater tank but I just read someone else say they used it in salt water and I guess the salt can clog up the air bubble holes and they removed the light after a year.
549718
greetings, this lamp for marine aquariums REEF .. not for freshwater aquarium. Check and read carefully before making an unnecessary expense. If you want to buy is your decision: I do not know what the behavior of plants inside the aquarium with the lighting. I recommend and look ORBIT LED lamps .. Greetings. NelsonC
430940
The light you are looking at is not for live plants in a display tank . Freshwater aquariums with live plant require 1 to 2 watts of light per gallon of water .If you have a deep tank the watts will be higher 2 to 4 watts of light per gallon of water . The only thing this light would be able to grow is algae in your tank .People use this light in saltwater aquariums too grow algae in a sump.also on mine the feet will expand 1/2" out on each side.You will need approximately 30 too 60 watts of light . Hope this helps.
957177
I am only another buyer of these floats so I cannot certify them drinking water safe but I would think so. The float is large so it would not be nice to look at in an aquarium but should work well to start or stop a pump in a 500+ gal. tank.
2263030
I have no idea. I washed it thoroughly and placed it in the tank. My fish have experienced no ill effects.
1697072
While I haven't used Sea 90 with fish, it is water soluble and very close to the mineral salts I have used in ornamental aquariums. I would do a test in an aquarium tank with a few fish first to make sure there are no ill effects in the fish.
1894916
Its meant for plants in the ground, not in aquariums. It would probably kill any fish or whatever else you had in the aquarium except plants.
1812638
I would say no. It is used for absorbing ammonia & odors from aquarium water.
459496
The unit IS submersible but the power conditioner needs to remain dry. There's about 3 feet of cord to work with though. I'd say it's made for indoor aquarium use. Outdoor pond might give it a beating.
2095519
Frankie, there is nothing on the label or on the manufacturer website to indicate if this product is or is not safe with plants. However, on the manufacturer's website they have an FAQ section for this product and it states: "Q: Is it safe to use ParaGuard in Planted aquarium? Can my plants survive ? A: We do not sell or market ParaGuard as invert/plant safe because it would be impossible to test it with every available invert/plant under every potential water parameter. It has been my personal experience that it is generally safe to use in planted aquaria and would not hesitate to do so."
1676349
Not sure. I used it in a 30 gallon tank and it was fine. A word of caution.....after about 3 or 4 months all of the LED lights were burned out. I ended up taking the lights out and am now using it as just a bubble wand.