[green_valley]

Hello everyone,

I would like to us root tabs for my Eco Complete substrate, what do you suggest for Root Tabs?

THanks

 

[JasonG75]

You can buy the traditional OTC root tabs at Petco/petsmart or

Bobstropicals (local poster here) sells them on his site A LOT Cheaper.

 

[Franzi]

I've had great success with the stuff they sell on aquariumplants.com. The only downside is shipping costs if you're only interested in small quantities. The seachem stuff is also decent, but each "tab" is such a huge brick and breaking it up usually gets crumbly/messy.

 

[somewhatshocked]

Depends on the plants you've got.

Root Medic is the cream of the crop, in my opinion. Or you could make your own Osmocote Plus gel caps if you're on a budget and have root feeders.

Seachem/Flourish root tabs are also okay if you find them cheap at your LFS.

 

[green_valley]

thank you so much for the suggestions. I forgot to mention, I am planing to set up low tech set up. At this point, I have Java Moss, Riccia which I don't think they need root tabs. I also have Dwarf Sags which might need it. However, I am planning to get some of other rooted plants for low-tech.

 

[JasonG75]

The only downside is shipping costs if you're only interested in small quantities.

thats the great thing about Bobs... as per his site "If you are just ordering root tabs i am able to ship these for a couple dollars. I will refund the shipping difference."

 

[green_valley]

thats the great thing about Bobs... as per his site "If you are just ordering root tabs i am able to ship these for a couple dollars. I will refund the shipping difference."

Just curious his price. What's the website? do you know?

 

[somewhatshocked]

bobstropicalplants.com

 

[JRMott]

Root Medic is the cream of the crop, in my opinion.

Agreed