Root Tabs - is there a 'best' one?

[zpayne10]

Now that I'm getting close to receiving my tank, I've been dialing in my expectations between dosing a liquid fert, root tabs, or both. I think there is validity to both, especially as things establish, but long-term I'm wondering if root tabs will be the preferred path (the tank will be mostly crypts, rotala, vals, and maybe swords (which I know will need root tabs).

Then on the topic of root tab, is there a "best" one? I always heard of API or Seachem. I've also seen responses of Nilocg Thrive root tabs being good. Anyone swayed one way or another?

[Theplatymaster]

i like the Aquariumcoop Easy Root Tabs.

Edited January 29, 2023 by Theplatymaster

[Scapexghost]

Theyre all basically the same. The co op ones are the cheapest non ammonia based ones, so id go with those. 

[JoeQ]

I don't think there is a 'best' brand persea,  just diffrent. I myself like the Seachem tabs because they are long lasting but take longer to break down.  I also like and use coop tabs because IMO they dispersed faster but lasts for only a month or so.

Edited January 30, 2023 by JoeQ

[FLFishChik]

 

just kidding!😂

Edited January 30, 2023 by FLFishChik

[nabokovfan87]

On 1/29/2023 at 3:48 PM, zpayne10 said:

Then on the topic of root tab, is there a "best" one?

This is a good place to start this conversation...
 

 

[Bev C]

I tested the Seachem , Api,Aquarium Co op root tabs and even tested and made the Dyi ones and i have went back and use the Aquarium Co Op root tabs they work better  with the Easy Green  liquid fertilizer that i use along with the Easy Green Iron ,, i use both tabs and liquid with my sand  i mostly  add  the tabs every two months works best  i really love using the The EasyGreen liquid have used the same bottle for a year on my 2 tanks  one 50 gallon  and one 20 gallon 

Edited January 31, 2023 by Bev C

[knee]

Depends on what works for you and your setup. I suggest buying the smaller size to try them out.

 

I do like the seachem flourish tabs because they take a while to breakdown but I do have the aquarium coop root tabs in my cart. I'm was gonna try them out for a different setup and see how they do.

I've also used thrive caps (old and new version), API root tabs, DIY osmocote and they all worked fine. 

[ccc24]

I’ve used ACO tabs and Flourish. Hands down the ACO tabs. Yes, one does have to  put them about once a month, but it take 5 minutes during your aquarium maintenance to do so. They aren’t ammonium based and work quickly. Plants thrive on them.

[lewk]

Like with many things, the best for someone else might not be the best for you. 

[Mmiller2001]

My recommendation is to not use root tabs. Water column nutrients are all that's needed.

[PineSong]

On 1/30/2023 at 6:29 PM, nabokovfan87 said:

This is a good place to start this conversation...
 

 

Fun that Blake did the video wearing an ACO hat ;-)