What say you guys about adding phytohomones to a planted tank? I experimented with stuff like Superthrive years ago, but didn't really notice a difference. I just got a few samples of Seachem's Flourish Advance, so I'll be testing it for a little while. Is it worth it to use products like this? If so, is there a cheaper alternative to this Advance stuff? Should I try Superthrive again?
Phytohormones
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I used it when it was released. I don't think I saw any specific improvements.
At one point I thought it did improve number of shoot production, and I attributed it to that.
However after I stopped, changed substrate, moved plants to another tank, the plant development was same, so I think, just me getting better at growing plants using CO2 and standard fertilizers.
i actually find better root development using soil than I had when I used Flourish Advance.
so no, I won't recommend it unless someone can do a controlled study and prove its effectiveness.
At one point I thought it did improve number of shoot production, and I attributed it to that.
However after I stopped, changed substrate, moved plants to another tank, the plant development was same, so I think, just me getting better at growing plants using CO2 and standard fertilizers.
i actually find better root development using soil than I had when I used Flourish Advance.
so no, I won't recommend it unless someone can do a controlled study and prove its effectiveness.
I have the same opinions as you on its usefulness, I think, but I still wonder if it does anything worthwhile. Is Advance something akin to plant steroids? If so, then I suppose it could be worth using.
I've been growing plants for years and never needed phytohormones, but maybe I don't know what I'm missing? I wish someone would do a real study on it.
I've been growing plants for years and never needed phytohormones, but maybe I don't know what I'm missing? I wish someone would do a real study on it.
Then Seachem Advance isn't much better than snake oil, I take it?
I don't see myself wasting money on more of it after my samples run out, but might have considered it if I got a convincing argument for it here. I haven't seen the need for anything but dry ferts for the last 10+ years. I guess there's no need to change that routine anytime soon.
I don't see myself wasting money on more of it after my samples run out, but might have considered it if I got a convincing argument for it here. I haven't seen the need for anything but dry ferts for the last 10+ years. I guess there's no need to change that routine anytime soon.