Why is healthy plant growth so important for the aquarium?

Aquarium plants are not only decorative, offering aquarium inhabitants natural hiding places and shelter but they also influence the biochemical processes positively, thus ensuring an optimum biological balance in the aquarium.

Plants:

• Create the vital oxygen for fish and microorganisms during the daytime.
• Help to biologically clean the water, breaking down pollutants.
• Inhibit the growth of algae, out competing it for nutrients.

For these reasons, it is vitally important that you give your plants a good substrate to grow in.

The small volume of water in mini aquariums gives rise to a sensitive nutrient situation. A particularly steady supply of nutrients is important here. It is crucial to avoid any deficiencies or surpluses of nutrients, so as to ensure that the mini ecosystem maintains a biological balance. Nano DeponitMix has been developed specifically for mini aquariums.

• Fine, high-quality quartz sand creates an ideal bed climate.
• Selected clay materials regulate the nutrient balance: They release nutrients when required and absorb them when there is an oversupply.
• Humin-rich natural peats provide for a slightly acidic bed environment and pre-digest nutrients for subsequent uptake by plants.
• Valuable mineral soil ensures a long-term supply of vital trace elements.
• Provides the foundation for lush plant growth.
• Concentrated nutrient iron in depot form provides for rich green leaves.
• Highly porous special granules transform the bed into an active bio-filter and provide for improved water quality.
• All nutrients and trace elements are available in depot form for an immediate and long-term effect.
• Nano DeponitMix ensures that plants get off to a good start and develop strong roots – even in the case of the most delicate varieties.
• Nano DeponitMix does not contain any additional phosphates or nitrates and thus does not promote algae growth!
• Guaranteed safe for invertebrates.

Usage:

• Do not wash before use.
• Place a 2cm layer on the bottom, to provide a base structure for plant roots.
• Arrange any decorative rocks, stones, and wood.
• Add plants (keep moist while planting by spraying regularly).
• Finally, carefully fill with water without disturbing the soil.
• Any clouding will clear within a few hours.

Planting tips:

• Use in combination with a Dennerle CO₂ Set for a carbon source. This makes a world of difference in nearly all planted aquariums.

Suitability:

• Tropical and coldwater planted aquariums.
• Sufficient for aquariums 10-20 litres.

Tips:

• To finish off, you can add some Dennerle Crystal Quartz or Nano Gravel. This is great for use as a top dressing for DeponitMix plant nutrient substrate. A layer of 3cm is recommended.