ADA · Micro and trace
Green Brighty Mineral
Planted tanks of any tech level that need trace elements topped up.
1 model
2HR Aquarist · Micro and trace
2HR Aquarist APT1
The same micro and trace nutrients as APT3, with no added nitrate or phosphate. It is for tanks where fish waste already supplies plenty of nitrogen and phosphorus.
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Best for
Well-stocked tanks where nitrate already reads high, or where you dose nitrogen separately.
Worth knowing
In a lightly stocked tank plants can run short of nitrogen and phosphorus on APT1 alone.
What stands out
- Micro and trace nutrients plus potassium
- Zero added nitrate and phosphate
- Pairs with a heavy fish load
Specs
- Brand
- 2HR Aquarist
- Supplies
- Potassium, micro and trace
- Adds nitrate and phosphate
- No
- Effect on KH and pH
- None
- Form
- Liquid
- How often
- Daily or several times a week
- Suits
- Heavily stocked tanks
- Sizes
- Starter, Standard, 200 ml, 500 ml, 600 ml, 1000 ml
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 APT1, drawn from its specs.
Who is the 2HR Aquarist APT1 best for?
Well-stocked tanks where nitrate already reads high, or where you dose nitrogen separately.
Is there anything to watch out for with the 2HR Aquarist APT1?
In a lightly stocked tank plants can run short of nitrogen and phosphorus on APT1 alone.
What are the alternatives to the 2HR Aquarist APT1?
Other fertilisers & treatments worth comparing: ADA Green Brighty Mineral, 2HR Aquarist APT Balance, 2HR Aquarist APT Dew. Add any of them to the compare table to see the specs side by side.
How do I compare the 2HR Aquarist APT1 with similar products?
Tap Compare on this page and on any other fertiliser or treatment you are considering, then open the compare table. It lines up every published spec side by side and lets you pick the size of each product.