2HR Aquarist · Starter and bacteria
APT Balance
New aquasoil tanks during cycling, or after a big rescape or filter clean.
1 model
2HR Aquarist · Foliar spray
2HR Aquarist APT Dew
A balanced macro, micro and trace fertiliser in a spray bottle, applied to leaves instead of the water. For aquarium keepers it is most useful during the dry-start method, before a tank is flooded.
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Best for
The dry-start phase of a carpet, and emersed mosses and plants above the waterline.
Worth knowing
It is a spray for leaves out of water, not a fertiliser to dose into the aquarium.
What stands out
- Foliar spray with macro, micro and trace nutrients
- Feeds plants grown out of water
- Useful during a dry start
Specs
- Brand
- 2HR Aquarist
- Supplies
- Macro, micro and trace
- Adds nitrate and phosphate
- Yes (on leaves)
- Effect on KH and pH
- None
- Form
- Foliar spray
- How often
- When misting emersed plants
- Suits
- Dry start and emersed mosses
- Sizes
- Starter, Standard
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Frequently asked questions
Quick answers about the 2HR Aquarist APT Dew, drawn from its specs.
Who is the 2HR Aquarist APT Dew best for?
The dry-start phase of a carpet, and emersed mosses and plants above the waterline.
Is there anything to watch out for with the 2HR Aquarist APT Dew?
It is a spray for leaves out of water, not a fertiliser to dose into the aquarium.
What are the alternatives to the 2HR Aquarist APT Dew?
Other fertilisers & treatments worth comparing: 2HR Aquarist APT Balance, 2HR Aquarist APT Feast, 2HR Aquarist APT Fix. Add any of them to the compare table to see the specs side by side.
How do I compare the 2HR Aquarist APT Dew with similar products?
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