{"title":"Fertilisers","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"aquario-neo-solution-1","title":"Aquario Neo Solution 1","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe macronutrient backbone of the Aquario Neo range — nitrogen, potassium, magnesium and phosphorus for plants that need feeding, not just light and CO2.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn a planted tank, light and CO2 (carbon dioxide — the gas plants photosynthesise with) only get you halfway — plants still need a steady macronutrient supply (the nutrients they consume in bulk) to push new growth, and low-tech (no injected CO2) or lightly-stocked shrimp tanks especially can run short on nitrogen, potassium, magnesium and phosphorus once plant mass builds up. Aquario Neo Solution 1 is a liquid macronutrient fertiliser formulated to cover that gap, dosed straight into the water column — the open water itself, rather than the substrate (the material covering the tank floor).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt's designed to be used alongside the rest of the Neo range — Neo Solution 2 covers the micronutrient side (iron, trace elements — minerals needed only in tiny amounts — and amino acids), and the Neo Tab root tabs (fertiliser tablets pushed into the substrate) feed root-hungry plants like swords and crypts — Amazon swords and Cryptocoryne, classic root-feeding species — directly at the substrate. Running Solution 1 with Solution 2 gives a fuller macro-plus-micro routine rather than relying on one bottle to do everything.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAquario's own dosing guidance isn't published with exact NPK percentages (the nitrogen–phosphorus–potassium ratio most fertilisers print on the label), so treat any rate as a starting point rather than a fixed rule. The dosing pattern most commonly cited by resellers is roughly 2mL per 5 US gallons (≈19 litres) every 2–3 days — start conservative, watch how your plants respond over a couple of weeks, and adjust up or down for your plant mass, light level and tank size.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLiquid macronutrient fertiliser: nitrogen (N), potassium (K), magnesium (Mg), phosphorus (P)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDesigned to pair with Neo Solution 2 (micronutrients) for a complete dosing routine\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuits nutrient-hungry stem plants, carpets and higher-light setups\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAvailable in 300ml and 1L — dose conservatively and adjust to your tank (exact rates not published by the manufacturer)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Aquario","offers":[{"title":"300ml","offer_id":52798398824760,"sku":"D-NEO SOLUTION 1","price":18.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1L","offer_id":52798398857528,"sku":"D-NEO SOLUTION 1-1LTR","price":47.25,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0971\/3339\/6280\/files\/neo-solution-1.jpg?v=1786596392"},{"product_id":"aquario-neo-solution-2","title":"Aquario Neo Solution 2","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe trace-element half of the Neo Solution pair — iron, boron, molybdenum, calcium and amino acids for the fine details macro dosing alone won't cover.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMacronutrients (the nutrients plants consume in bulk) keep plants growing, but it's the trace elements — iron, boron, molybdenum, calcium and the rest of the micronutrient list, the minerals plants need only in tiny amounts — that keep new growth looking right: strong colour, clean leaf edges, no pinholing (tiny holes in new leaves, a classic deficiency sign). Aquario Neo Solution 2 is the micronutrient half of the Neo Solution range, built to run alongside Solution 1 rather than replace it.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAlongside the core trace elements it also carries amino acids (the building blocks of protein) and humic acid (a natural acid from broken-down plant matter), both commonly included in micronutrient fertilisers to support general plant condition and nutrient uptake. As with any trace mix, less is more early on — trace elements accumulate differently to macros, so it's worth watching your plants rather than dosing to a fixed schedule from day one.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAquario doesn't publish exact percentages for the trace-element blend, so we're not quoting a guaranteed analysis (the certified nutrient breakdown printed on fertiliser packaging). The dosing pattern commonly cited by resellers is similar to Solution 1 — roughly 2mL per 5 US gallons (≈19 litres) every 2–3 days — treat that as a conservative starting point and adjust to your plant mass and how the tank responds.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLiquid micronutrient fertiliser: iron (Fe), boron (B), molybdenum (Mo), calcium (Ca) and other essential trace elements\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncludes amino acids and humic acid\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDesigned to run alongside Neo Solution 1 (macronutrients) for a complete routine\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e300ml and 1L sizes — start conservative and adjust to your tank (exact rates not published by the manufacturer)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Aquario","offers":[{"title":"300ml","offer_id":52798399316280,"sku":"D-NEO SOLUTION 2","price":18.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1L","offer_id":52798399349048,"sku":"D-NEO SOLUTION 2-1LTR","price":47.25,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0971\/3339\/6280\/files\/neo-solution-2.jpg?v=1786596395"},{"product_id":"aquario-neo-solution-fe","title":"Aquario Neo Solution FE","description":"\u003cp\u003eA dedicated iron boost for plants that want to blush red but aren't quite getting there.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRed colouration in aquarium plants — Rotala, Ludwigia, many Alternanthera, all popular red-stemmed species — comes from a combination of strong light and enough iron to build the anthocyanin pigments (the compounds that colour leaves red) that produce it. If a plant that should redden is staying green under otherwise good light, iron is usually the first thing worth checking. Aquario Neo Solution FE is a liquid iron fertiliser built for exactly that job.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt's meant as a targeted top-up rather than a full fertilising routine — most keepers run it alongside a broader macro\/micro base (bulk nutrients plus trace minerals — the Neo Solution 1 and 2 pairing) and dose Solution FE specifically for red-plant sections, or when new growth is coming in pale or yellow-green instead of coloured.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs with the rest of the Neo Solution range, Aquario doesn't publish an exact iron concentration, so we can't quote a guaranteed analysis (the certified nutrient breakdown printed on fertiliser packaging). Dose conservatively, give it a week or two to show in new growth (iron deficiency shows first in new leaves, not old ones), and adjust from there rather than dosing heavily up front.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLiquid iron (Fe) fertiliser, formulated to strengthen red colouration in colour-forming plants\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTargets the new-growth pale\/yellow symptoms typical of iron shortage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWorks as a top-up alongside a broader macro\/micro fertilising routine\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e300ml and 1L — dose conservatively (exact iron concentration not published by the manufacturer)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Aquario","offers":[{"title":"300ml","offer_id":52798400627000,"sku":"D-NEO SOLUTION FE IRON","price":18.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1L","offer_id":52798400659768,"sku":"D-NEO SOLUTION FE IRON-1LTR","price":47.25,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0971\/3339\/6280\/files\/neo-solution-fe.jpg?v=1786596398"},{"product_id":"aquario-neo-solution-k","title":"Aquario Neo Solution K","description":"\u003cp\u003eA potassium top-up for plants showing pinholed or yellowing older leaves — the classic sign potassium's running short.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePotassium drives photosynthesis (the process plants use to turn light into food) and general plant metabolism, and it's one of the first nutrients plants pull from older leaves to redirect to new growth when supply runs low — which is why potassium deficiency tends to show up as pinholing (tiny holes in the leaf) or yellowing on the older, lower leaves first, while new growth still looks fine. Aquario Neo Solution K is a liquid potassium fertiliser for correcting that shortfall.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt's a targeted correction tool rather than a full fertilising base — most tanks get their potassium as part of a broader macro dose (Neo Solution 1 covers N, K, Mg and P together — nitrogen, potassium, magnesium and phosphorus, the nutrients plants consume in bulk), and Solution K is there for when you need to push potassium higher without also pushing nitrogen or phosphorus, a common situation in nutrient-rich or heavily-stocked tanks.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAquario hasn't published an exact potassium concentration for this product, so treat any dosing rate as a guideline rather than a fixed number. Start conservative, give new growth a couple of weeks to show whether the pinholing or yellowing is clearing up, and adjust the dose to what your tank actually needs rather than dosing to a schedule regardless of symptoms.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLiquid potassium (K) fertiliser aimed at correcting deficiency symptoms — pinholed or yellowing older leaves\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSupports photosynthesis and general plant metabolism\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUseful as a targeted correction alongside a broader macro\/micro routine (pairs with Neo Solution 1)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e300ml and 1L — dose conservatively (exact concentration not published by the manufacturer)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Aquario","offers":[{"title":"300ml","offer_id":52798400725304,"sku":"D-NEO SOLUTION K POTASSIUM","price":18.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1L","offer_id":52798400758072,"sku":"D-NEO SOLUTION K POTASSIUM-1LTR","price":47.25,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0971\/3339\/6280\/files\/neo-solution-k.jpg?v=1786596410"},{"product_id":"aquario-neo-tab-plant-1","title":"Aquario Neo Tab Plant 1","description":"\u003cp\u003eA pressed root tab carrying nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium straight to the roots of your heaviest feeders.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNot every plant feeds mainly from the water column (the open water itself) — root feeders like swords and crypts (Amazon swords and Cryptocoryne, classic root-feeding species) pull a good share of their nutrition through the substrate — the material covering the tank floor — and dosing the water alone can leave them short even in an otherwise well-fertilised tank. Aquario Neo Tab Plant 1 is a pressed root tab (a fertiliser tablet pushed into the substrate) containing nitrogen, phosphoric acid and potassium, pushed into the substrate near the root zone of the plants that need it.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt's designed to run alongside the liquid Neo Solution range, not replace it — root tabs feed roots directly, while Solution 1\/2 handle the water-column side for stem and floating plants. Push the tab in gently near (not directly against) the root ball — the clump of roots at the plant's base — a few centimetres deep, and avoid disturbing it once it's placed.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs a root tab it's a slower, more contained release than the liquid Solutions, so it's a reasonable low-maintenance option for anyone who doesn't want to dose the water column daily. Exact release duration and nutrient content aren't published by Aquario, so we'd suggest replacing tabs on a schedule you tune to your own tank's growth rather than a fixed interval.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePressed root tab: nitrogen, phosphoric acid and potassium delivered directly to the root zone\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuits root-feeding plants — swords, crypts and other heavy substrate feeders\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComplements the liquid Neo Solution range rather than replacing it\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSingle-tab format (exact release duration\/nutrient content not published by the manufacturer)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Aquario","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52798402363704,"sku":"D-NEO PLANT TAB 1","price":24.75,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0971\/3339\/6280\/files\/neo-tab-plant-1.jpg?v=1786596413"},{"product_id":"aquario-neo-tab-st-long","title":"Aquario Neo Tab St.Long","description":"\u003cp\u003eA slow-release organic root tab for keepers who'd rather feed the substrate every few months than every few weeks.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eStandard root tabs (fertiliser tablets pushed into the substrate — the material covering the tank floor) give a solid nutrient hit but tend to exhaust over a matter of weeks. Aquario Neo Tab St.Long is an organic root tab formulated for a slower, longer release — designed to keep feeding root-zone plants for longer than the standard Neo Tab Plant 1 before it needs replacing.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt's a good fit for low-maintenance planted setups, or anyone who'd rather not be back in the substrate every few weeks — push it into the substrate near root feeders (swords, crypts and similar — Amazon swords and Cryptocoryne are the classic examples) the same way as any root tab: a few centimetres deep, clear of the root ball — the clump of roots at the plant's base — itself.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAquario markets this as organic and long-release but doesn't publish an exact release timeframe or nutrient breakdown, so we're not quoting a “lasts X months” figure. Watch your plants' growth rate as your guide for when it's time to add a fresh tab, rather than working to a fixed calendar.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrganic root tab formulated for slow, long-duration release\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLonger-lasting root-zone option than the standard Neo Tab Plant 1\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuits low-maintenance planted tanks and root-feeding plants\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRelease timeframe not published by the manufacturer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Aquario","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52798402560312,"sku":"D-NEO TAB ST","price":24.75,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0971\/3339\/6280\/files\/neo-tab-st-long.jpg?v=1786596416"},{"product_id":"aquario-neo-tab-fe","title":"Aquario Neo Tab Fe","description":"\u003cp\u003eTargeted iron dosing at the root zone — for red-plant roots and iron-hungry substrate feeders.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIron matters at the roots as well as in the water column — the open water itself — particularly for plants that feed mainly through their root system. Aquario Neo Tab Fe is an iron-focused root tab (a fertiliser tablet pushed into the substrate, the material covering the tank floor), designed to put iron right where root-feeding plants can use it, rather than relying solely on water-column dosing (adding liquid fertiliser to the open water, like Neo Solution FE) to reach them.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt's a targeted correction tool — reach for it if root-feeding plants near the tab are showing pale or washed-out new growth despite otherwise reasonable water-column dosing, rather than using it as a blanket fertiliser for the whole tank.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAquario hasn't published an exact iron content for this tab, so we can't quote a guaranteed figure. Push it into the substrate a few centimetres from the root ball (the clump of roots at the plant's base), and give new growth a few weeks to show whether it's helped before adding another.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIron-focused root tab for targeted micronutrient dosing at the root zone\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuits root-feeding plants showing pale or washed-out new growth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComplements Neo Solution FE (water-column iron) rather than replacing it\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIron content not published by the manufacturer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Aquario","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52798402593080,"sku":"D-NEO TAB FE","price":24.75,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0971\/3339\/6280\/files\/neo-tab-fe.jpg?v=1786596420"},{"product_id":"aquario-neo-tab-k","title":"Aquario Neo Tab K","description":"\u003cp\u003ePotassium dosing at the roots, for correcting deficiency where it often shows first — the substrate.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePotassium deficiency classically shows as pinholing (tiny holes in the leaf) or yellowing in older leaves, and root feeders can run short even when the water column (the open water itself) is being dosed properly, since the substrate — the material covering the tank floor — is where they take up most of their nutrition. Aquario Neo Tab K is a potassium-focused root tab (a fertiliser tablet pushed into the substrate) designed to correct that directly at the root zone.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt pairs naturally with Neo Solution K (the water-column potassium fertiliser) — use the tab for root feeders showing symptoms and the liquid for stem and floating plants, rather than expecting one or the other to cover the whole tank on its own.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAquario hasn't published an exact potassium content for this tab. 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