Liquid ferts
Feed stem and floating plants through the water.
Aquarium supplies
Aquarium Zone / Ballina
Aquarium Plant Fertilisers.
Liquid fertilisers and root tabs at Aquarium Zone Ballina from brands like 2Hr Aquarist and Aqualabs, for low-tech through to high-tech planted tanks.
What we stock
Feed the plants, not the algae
Plants need nutrients to grow and colour up. We stock liquid fertilisers and root tabs from brands like 2Hr Aquarist and Aqualabs.
Root tabs
Feed heavy root feeders like crypts and swords.
2Hr Aquarist
Popular all-in-one planted tank ferts.
Aqualabs
Options for low-tech and high-tech tanks.
Good to know
Dosing basics
Match the dose to your light. More light and CO2 means plants use more.
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Start low
Begin with a lower dose and increase as the plants respond.
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Be consistent
Dose on a regular schedule rather than in big bursts.
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Read the leaves
Pale or holey leaves usually mean a nutrient is running short.
Aquarium Plant Fertilisers / Ballina
Not sure what to dose?
Tell us your light, plants and whether you run CO2 and we will suggest a simple routine.
We help planted tank keepers from Ballina, Lennox Head, Alstonville and across the Northern Rivers.
Common questions
Before you choose.
Do I need fertiliser with aqua soil?
Soil feeds roots at first, but stem and floating plants still benefit from liquid ferts. Add root tabs once the soil runs down.
Will fertiliser cause algae?
Not on its own. Algae usually comes from too much light compared with CO2 and nutrients.
Is fertiliser safe for shrimp?
Most planted tank ferts are shrimp safe at normal doses. Check the label and ask us if unsure.
Aquarium Zone / Northern Rivers
Get your plants growing
Pick up the right fertiliser for your tank in store.