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ThriveCaps | Aquarium Root Fertilizer Tabs Caps 60 Count
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Brand | NilocG Aquatics |
Item Weight | 1 Grams |
Item Form | Stick,Capsules,Tablets |
Coverage | Medium |
Specific Uses For Product | Aquarium,Plant Growth |
About this item
- ThriveCaps are nutrient rich tablets which are intended to be placed in the substrate of a planted freshwater aquarium. They will provide a long lasting nutrient source essential for healthy plant growth.
- ThriveCaps are the only commercially available aquarium specific root tabs that contain all the necessary micro and macro nutrients so your plants can THRIVE
- Other competitor tabs claim the fact that they lack certain nutrients(Flourish tabs dont contain nitrogen or phosphate) is a good thing. This just isnt true. They are necessary for the survival of the plants.
- 60 Count Caps | 1 grams Per cap
- ThriveCaps are a blend of dry Thrive mix, iron rich clay and mineralized top soil.
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Value for money | 3.9 | 3.8 | 3.9 | 3.6 | 4.0 | — |
Easy to use | 3.8 | 4.0 | 4.3 | 3.8 | 4.6 | — |
Accuracy | 3.7 | — | — | 3.0 | 3.9 | — |
Sold By | NilocG | HG-USA - Online Distributor. | Hydrofloria | NilocG | NilocG | M + L |
weight | 1 grams | 60 grams | 4 grams | 2.65 pounds | 2.78 pounds | 0.03 kilograms |
form | Stick,Capsules,Tablets | Tablets | Tablets | Gallons,Liquid | Liquid | Capsules |
coverage | Medium | Medium | Full | Full | Full | Full |
liquid volume | — | — | — | 500 milliliters | 500 milliliters | 10 liters |
specific uses | Aquarium,Plant Growth | — | — | — | Plant Food | Aquariums |
target species | Fish | Fish | Fish | — | Fish | — |
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ThriveCaps | Premium Root Zone Fertilizer Capsules | 60 Tabs New and Improved: ThriveCaps are a very similar product to the previous ThriveTabs, with a few improvements. These capsules dont require any additives to make them stick together which allows them to be smaller and more concentrated while still delivering similar nutrient levels. Another improvement has to do with ThriveTabs causing clouding in some tanks. I changed the formula a bit to reduce this. I had a few people who had clouding issues with ThriveTabs try ThriveCaps. None of them had the same clouding issues!!!! ThriveCaps - Substrate additive for planted aquarium Contain Micro and macro elements as well as other minerals ThriveCaps are nutrient rich capsules which are intended to be placed in the substrate of a planted freshwater aquarium. They will provide a long lasting nutrient source essential for healthy plant growth. ThrivedCaps are a blend of dry Thrive mix, iron rich clay and mineralized top soil. How To Use? Place a capsule at the base of each plant or space out around the tank every 5-6" in a grid pattern. Push down to the bottom of the substrate as far as you can. Replace every 3-4 months or as needed.
Product details
- Is Discontinued By Manufacturer : No
- Package Dimensions : 5.43 x 5.28 x 5.24 inches; 0.04 ounces
- Date First Available : January 2, 2018
- Manufacturer : NilocG Aquatics
- ASIN : B07M8DTQ4D
- Best Sellers Rank: #11,176 in Pet Supplies (See Top 100 in Pet Supplies)
- #104 in Aquarium Water Treatments
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Customers like the quality and value of the fertilizer. For example, they say it helps their plants grow and flourish. That said, some complain about the float and adhesion issues. That being said, opinions are mixed on ease of use and color.
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Customers like the quality of the fertilizer. They say it helps their plants grow and flourish. Some customers also report that their aquarium plants have seen explosive growth. Overall, customers are happy with the product's quality and effectiveness.
"These give my plants what they need. Only caveat I would say if you have lightweight substrate make sure to bury them deep as they want to float...." Read more
"...They make my plants go WILD! Thank you !—————————————————————-Old review -..." Read more
"...long enough to be sure how well they do, plants are doing ok, no growth explosion yet. They don’t seem to greatly change any water perimeters...." Read more
"...Not for the average hobbyist, you definitely need very heavy dense plant mass and CO2 injection system to make those work in an established tank I..." Read more
Customers appreciate the value of the fertilizer. They say it's an affordable root tab that works great for a good price. Some customers also mention that the product is expensive but worth it.
"These are great value for what you get. They do not float or have a buoyant nature if you use them correctly...." Read more
"...Good value for the money...." Read more
"...I think the price is great for the amount you get and how often you need to fertilize the substrate." Read more
"They are economical and had the right ingredients. They seem to helping with my plant growth. Using them, however, leaves much to be desired...." Read more
Customers say the fertilizer has all the nutrients their plants need. They also find it to be a complete supplement and a great substrate fertilizer capsules. Customers also mention that the roots look healthier within a week.
"Great substrate fertilizer capsules." Read more
"This a nice complete fertilizer. Even has iron.New to the aquarium hobby and this has really helped me get my plants growing" Read more
"These have all the nutrients your plants need. I use them but not without hassles...." Read more
"They are economical and had the right ingredients. They seem to helping with my plant growth. Using them, however, leaves much to be desired...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the ease of use of the fertilizer. Some mention that it works really well, is easy to put in, and stays put, while others say that it's not easy to use, gets slimy quick, and is hard to handle.
"...Easy to place and they stayed put." Read more
"...The capsules are somewhat hard to work with, as they are slippery and float...." Read more
"Awesome nutrient rich root tabs. Easy to use if you know what you're doing too...." Read more
"...Too much hassle with these and ended up throwing the bottle away." Read more
Customers are mixed about the color of the fertilizer. Some mention that they love the visual beauty the plants add to their tank, while others say that they turn the water green and resurface as big green blobs.
"...I am having to trim plants every 2 weeks because they are lush and growing very fast." Read more
"...Even when you secure them, they tend to resurface as big green blobs.Not worth spending money on. Sorry." Read more
"...tabs all my plants literally took right off and I now have the most beautiful, fullest, green plants thriving in my aquarium...." Read more
"...After trying to use it for a while These pills color my water green. I also didn’t notice any nutritional support to plants...." Read more
Customers are dissatisfied with the float of the fertilizer. They mention that the capsules float to the top very easily, and it's difficult to push them down in the substrate. Some customers also mention that pieces of the ferts are floating all through their tank now. They also say that the tweezers are difficult to use to pick up the capsule, as it'll creep to the surface.
"...if you have lightweight substrate make sure to bury them deep as they want to float...." Read more
"...either erupt as I'm wrestling with them, or they will gradually crest out of the substrate...." Read more
"Float very bad and swell up bad" Read more
"...They will float to the top very easily, and you have to push them extremely far in the substrate and disrupt a lot of it to make sure these capsules..." Read more
Customers have negative opinions about the adhesion of the fertilizer. They say that the capsules do not stay secure in the substrate, they float to the top, and are difficult to keep down in the soil. Some customers also mention that the tablets are hard and difficult to hold onto once they get wet. Overall, customers are not satisfied with the adhersion of this product.
"...Normally you have a hard time getting them to stay down but this time they actually sank. You would think that's a good thing but no!..." Read more
"...Using them, however, leaves much to be desired. They refuse to stay under the sand even after pinching them and burying them deep...." Read more
"...Easy to place and they stayed put." Read more
"The fertilizer does not stay in the substrate. This basically contains soluble fertilizer that is encapsulated...." Read more
Customers are dissatisfied with the bubbles produced by the fertilizer. They mention that the product causes an obscene amount of bubble froth, and over night there is an greasy layer on the top of the water. Scooping out the bubble did nada, and they had to lay paper towels on the surface just to remove them. Customers also say that the water foams and swells up when an air stone is on.
"Float very bad and swell up bad" Read more
"...Scooping out the bubbles did nada and I’ve had to lay paper towels on the surface just to get the foam down to a reasonable amount and I didn’t want..." Read more
"...There's also oily, thick bubbles on the surface of the water...." Read more
"...water to smell very odd, it killed all of my snails, and now the water foams when an air stone is on instead of normal bubbles...." Read more
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It turned my tank into a bubble bath for a few weeks, but after many water changes it’s getting better. Plants are loving it.
I started with Seachem Flourish tabs from my lfs just to get started. Pricey per tab. NilocG is well regarded in the community, so I checked them out. The full set of nutrients and price per tab made the purchase a no-brainer. I put several in at strategic locations throughout the larger, moderately planted tank.
I quickly noticed a significant rise in nitrates. I suspected the NilocG tabs, and a bit of research confirmed this. This did not occur with the Seachem tabs. I guess that's the trade-off for a full set of nutrients. If you're dosing an all-in-one liquid fert, is a full dose of ferts necessary at the roots, or is just supplemental adequate? I don’t know.
In the moderately planted, gravel and sand tank they seem okay. I have good target spots to put them; plant growth has been good lately. The ones under gravel seem to stay down under the weight, and I put it under a rock at the one sand spot.
The other tank, however…I can't get the capsules to stay down at all. Ever. If my life depended on it. Can't do it. Tried every technique here including punching holes, and some others I thought up. They either erupt as I'm wrestling with them, or they will gradually crest out of the substrate. They semi-dissolve quickly, so if you don't get them in right away, trying to push them back will just rupture them. They attract my corys, though, and they're fun to watch. Besides the fun corys, about they only thing these are good for in my sanded, heavily planted tank is releasing fertilizer into the water column and jacking up my nitrates.
Reviewed in the United States on November 8, 2022
I started with Seachem Flourish tabs from my lfs just to get started. Pricey per tab. NilocG is well regarded in the community, so I checked them out. The full set of nutrients and price per tab made the purchase a no-brainer. I put several in at strategic locations throughout the larger, moderately planted tank.
I quickly noticed a significant rise in nitrates. I suspected the NilocG tabs, and a bit of research confirmed this. This did not occur with the Seachem tabs. I guess that's the trade-off for a full set of nutrients. If you're dosing an all-in-one liquid fert, is a full dose of ferts necessary at the roots, or is just supplemental adequate? I don’t know.
In the moderately planted, gravel and sand tank they seem okay. I have good target spots to put them; plant growth has been good lately. The ones under gravel seem to stay down under the weight, and I put it under a rock at the one sand spot.
The other tank, however…I can't get the capsules to stay down at all. Ever. If my life depended on it. Can't do it. Tried every technique here including punching holes, and some others I thought up. They either erupt as I'm wrestling with them, or they will gradually crest out of the substrate. They semi-dissolve quickly, so if you don't get them in right away, trying to push them back will just rupture them. They attract my corys, though, and they're fun to watch. Besides the fun corys, about they only thing these are good for in my sanded, heavily planted tank is releasing fertilizer into the water column and jacking up my nitrates.