2HR Aquarist · Starter and bacteria
APT Balance
New aquasoil tanks during cycling, or after a big rescape or filter clean.
1 model
2HR Aquarist · Nutrient aquasoil
2HR Aquarist APT Feast
A nutrient-rich aquasoil that feeds roots and softens the water. 2HR rates it for a sustained boost of up to about 12 months, with pH settling around 6.2 to 6.6.
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Best for
New planted tanks and soft-water shrimp setups that want a feeding substrate from day one.
Worth knowing
Like most rich aquasoils it releases ammonia at first, so cycle the tank before adding livestock.
What stands out
- Organic, nutrient-rich aquasoil
- Softens water, pH about 6.2 to 6.6
- Feeds roots for up to around a year
Specs
- Brand
- 2HR Aquarist
- Supplies
- Root nutrients from the soil
- Adds nitrate and phosphate
- From the substrate
- Effect on KH and pH
- Lowers, pH about 6.2 to 6.6
- Form
- Aquasoil
- How often
- Once, at setup (lasts about 12 months)
- Suits
- New planted and soft-water tanks
- Sizes
- 2 L, 5 L
- Nutrient life
- Up to about 12 months
Figures from the maker's published specifications. Makers revise products, so check the current figures before buying. Photos supplied by the brand or its distributor.
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Frequently asked questions
Quick answers about the 2HR Aquarist APT Feast, drawn from its specs.
Who is the 2HR Aquarist APT Feast best for?
New planted tanks and soft-water shrimp setups that want a feeding substrate from day one.
Is there anything to watch out for with the 2HR Aquarist APT Feast?
Like most rich aquasoils it releases ammonia at first, so cycle the tank before adding livestock.
What are the alternatives to the 2HR Aquarist APT Feast?
Other fertilisers & treatments worth comparing: 2HR Aquarist APT Balance, 2HR Aquarist APT Dew, 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 Feast with similar products?
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