Description
OLIVER KNOTT Plant Root Development Volcanic Ash is the No.1 fertile substrate for powering aquatic plant growth. A secret blend of Japanese volcanic ash, clays and minerals. Contains volcanic glass, ferromagnesian minerals, feldspars and quartz. The clay fraction of this Andosol contains allophane and imogolite, and/or humus complexes of Al and Fe together with opaline silica. Besides primary minerals, ferrihydrite, halloysite, kaolinite, gibbsite and various silicates are present.
JAPANESE VOLCANIC ANDOSOL RICH IN HUMIC ACID INCREASES ROOT GROWTH FOR INCREASED ACCESS TO NUTRIENTS IMPROVES PLANTS IMMUNE SYSTEM
Directions:
New Tank: Sprinkle Volcanic Ash evenly into a thin layer over the bottom of aquarium. Any areas intended for planting, build up to double depth. Cover with your substrate of choice, for example river gravel, pebble or sand. Established Tank: Option for replanting – dig a recess in your substrate and carefully fill with Volcanic Ash and cover. Plant into it. Option for general mineralisation – push aside a small area of substrate and place Volcanic Ash. Cover with substrate.
Can also be used in conjunction with Oliver Knott Iron Sand (Colour), Oliver Knott Laterite (Growth) and Oliver Knott Palagonite (Strength) for excellent results.
Root Development is more concentrated in composition than AquaEarth by Oliver Knott.
OLIVER KNOTT Plant Root Development Volcanic Ash:
- Japanese Volcanic Ash, Clays & Minerals
- For Aquariums, Paludarium & Tropical Terrariums
- pH Stable
- Size: 300mL
