2HR Aquarist · Root feed
APT Jazz
Swords, crypts, lilies and other heavy root feeders, especially in older aquasoil or inert gravel.
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ADA · Root feed
ADA Bottom Plus
Slow-release root sticks pushed into the substrate next to root-feeding plants. They release nutrients gradually over several months without affecting the water much.
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Best for
Swords, crypts, vallisneria and other root feeders, especially in older or inert substrate.
Worth knowing
Push sticks fully under the substrate; exposed sticks can leach nutrients and feed algae.
What stands out
- Slow-release root sticks
- Feeds root feeders directly
- Lasts several months
Specs
- Brand
- ADA
- Supplies
- Slow-release root nutrients
- Adds nitrate and phosphate
- Via the substrate
- Effect on KH and pH
- None stated
- Form
- Root sticks
- How often
- Every few months
- Suits
- Heavy root feeders
- Sizes
- 25 sticks
Figures from ADA's product listing. 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 ADA Bottom Plus, drawn from its specs.
Who is the ADA Bottom Plus best for?
Swords, crypts, vallisneria and other root feeders, especially in older or inert substrate.
Is there anything to watch out for with the ADA Bottom Plus?
Push sticks fully under the substrate; exposed sticks can leach nutrients and feed algae.
What are the alternatives to the ADA Bottom Plus?
Other fertilisers & treatments worth comparing: 2HR Aquarist APT Jazz, 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 ADA Bottom Plus 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.