Osmocote Root Tabs-questions?

[johnson18]

So I bought a bottle of Osmocote Plus and a bag of 00 size gel caps & made myself a whole bunch of root tabs!

I've got a few questions though! Any suggestion on how many to put into my 55 gallon that is mostly crypts, swords and dwarf sag. The substrate is a mix of flourite red and regular gravel. I don't have any co2. The tank is lit by a coralife 48" dual lamp t5ho(1-10k, 1-6700) sitting on the normal legs. I dose florish and excel when I remember/have it.

Next question! How quickly should I expect to see positive results from the use of the root tabs?

Last question!! How often is it suggested that new tabs be placed in the tank?

Thanks everyone!!!

[In.a.Box]

I would do one on each plant or right in the middle between 2 plant.
Sword are root feeder so its good to do one each.

[herns]

Originally Posted by johnson18

So I bought a bottle of Osmocote Plus and a bag of 00 size gel caps & made myself a whole bunch of root tabs!

I've got a few questions though! Any suggestion on how many to put into my 55 gallon that is mostly crypts, swords and dwarf sag. The substrate is a mix of flourite red and regular gravel. I don't have any co2. The tank is lit by a coralife 48" dual lamp t5ho(1-10k, 1-6700) sitting on the normal legs. I dose florish and excel when I remember/have it.

Next question! How quickly should I expect to see positive results from the use of the root tabs?

Last question!! How often is it suggested that new tabs be placed in the tank?

Thanks everyone!!!

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I usually place them 2-3" apart. Sometimes even closer. I would place more in the center where light is more intense than the corners and replenish them every 3-4 mos.

I think immediate result depends on some factor like your CO2, dosing, lights, etc. In my tank, I usually see results within 2 weeks.

[johnson18]

Originally Posted by herns

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I usually place them 2-3" apart. Sometimes even closer. I would place more in the center where light is more intense than the corners and replenish them every 3-4 mos.

I think immediate result depends on some factor like your CO2, dosing, lights, etc. In my tank, I usually see results within 2 weeks.

Should I continue to dose my dry ferts? I don't dose much because I've cut my lighting way back.

[herns]

Originally Posted by johnson18

Should I continue to dose my dry ferts? I don't dose much because I've cut my lighting way back.

Dry/ liquid ferts should continue.

[latchdan]

Just curious, where do you get the gel caps? I'm running low on my Seachem ones and would like to try a DIY one

[zoo minsi]

just do a search for gel caps 00 or amazon has a ton of them, not saying these are the cheapest just a quick search.

gel caps

gel caps

[Rush3737]

Yeah, I got a thousand gel caps on amazon for like 5 bucks shipped.