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| Author: | trekkiejonny [ Jul 24th, '14, 18:46 ] |
| Post subject: | Spirulina growing using Versonal Iron Chelate |
I am trying to grow Spirulina for food in a 10 gal aquarium and I need a source of Iron. I have access to an Iron Chelate but not sure if its food or plant safe. All I know about it I listed below. Any information would be appreciated. Iron Chelate VERSENOL™ HEDTA-based 25% Sodium Salt of Iron (hydroxyethyl ethylenediamine-triacetic acid) 1% Disodium (hydroxyethyl ethylenediamine diacetate) 16% Sodium Nitrate 1% Ammonium Nitrate 1% Sodium Glycolate 56% Water PS: I can't find a forum that deals with growing algae for food so I hope its ok to post here. |
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| Author: | Chris_Brisbane [ Sep 9th, '14, 20:46 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Spirulina growing using Versonal Iron Chelate |
Hi, GT Liquid Iron is safe for aquaponics so maybe check your local hydroponics shops for a product with similar additives to this: http://aquagardening.com.au/product/gt- ... ron-500ml/ I also have a friend who is growing algae so I will run it by him. |
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| Author: | Charlie [ Sep 9th, '14, 21:29 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Spirulina growing using Versonal Iron Chelate |
Are you growing it for fish food because you didn't specify? If you are talking about AP you could only supplement feed which would only slightly benifits the fish but will do minimal for your plants. |
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| Author: | smatthew [ Sep 9th, '14, 22:05 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Spirulina growing using Versonal Iron Chelate |
The only problem i see is that Fe-HEDTA is a listed algaecide. Not sure if Spirulina is an effected species or not. There's one way to find out though.... |
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