{"product_id":"lca-iron-dtpa-aquarium-plant-fertiliser","title":"LCA Iron (DTPA) Aquarium Plant Fertiliser","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"nta-product\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"nta-title\"\u003eLCA Iron (DTPA) Aquarium Plant Fertiliser\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"nta-tagline\"\u003eGive your freshwater aquatic plants a targeted source of iron to support healthy growth and rich green foliage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"nta-box\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eQuick Facts\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e Liverpool Creek Aquariums (LCA)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e DTPA-chelated liquid iron supplement\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSuitable for:\u003c\/strong\u003e Freshwater planted aquariums\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAvailable sizes:\u003c\/strong\u003e 250ml and 500ml\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eApplication:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pump dispenser; 1 pump = 2ml according to the supplier's dosing guide\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePurpose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Supplements iron as part of a balanced aquatic plant fertilising routine\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"nta-box\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs this for you?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e✔️ Perfect if:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYour planted tank needs additional iron as part of its fertiliser routine.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou want an easy-to-measure liquid supplement for a freshwater aquascape.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou already manage lighting, plant nutrition and regular water changes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e❌ Avoid if:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou need a complete all-in-one fertiliser: this product supplies iron, not every essential plant nutrient.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou are hoping iron alone will solve every yellowing or poorly growing plant; symptoms can have several causes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"nta-box\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy choose LCA Iron (DTPA)?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIron plays an important role in chlorophyll formation and normal plant development. DTPA chelation helps keep iron available in aquarium water. The pump bottle makes routine dosing straightforward, whether you run a simple planted tank or a more demanding aquascape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"nta-box\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBenefits\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTargeted iron supplementation for freshwater aquatic plants.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSupports chlorophyll production and healthy new growth when iron is limiting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConvenient liquid dosing with a pump dispenser.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTwo bottle sizes to suit different aquarium routines.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"nta-box nta-warning\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDosing made simple\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShake well before use.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStandard planted aquarium:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 pump (2ml) per 100L, three times weekly, with a 50% weekly water change, following the supplier's guidance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLow-light aquarium:\u003c\/strong\u003e The supplier suggests the standard dose once or twice weekly.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHigh-light, CO2-injected aquarium:\u003c\/strong\u003e Supplier guidance allows up to 3 pumps (6ml) per 100L per dose, three times weekly, when appropriate for plant demand.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaximum:\u003c\/strong\u003e Do not exceed the supplier's recommended 3 pumps (6ml) per 100L per dose.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdjust to your aquarium's plant mass, water chemistry and other fertilisers. Do not assume additional iron is always beneficial.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"nta-box\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePairs perfectly with\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA suitable complete macro- and micronutrient fertilising programme.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHealthy aquatic plants and consistent aquarium lighting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRegular water changes and, where appropriate, CO2 supplementation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"nta-highlight\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNTA Insight:\u003c\/strong\u003e If your plants are pale or yellowing, check the overall setup before increasing iron. Light, CO2, nitrogen, other nutrients and new-growth patterns matter too. Add iron deliberately as part of a balanced routine rather than dosing blindly.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"nta-box\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eIs LCA Iron (DTPA) a complete plant fertiliser?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo. It is a targeted iron supplement. Most planted aquariums also require other nutrients supplied by a suitable fertilising programme.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eCan I use it in a low-light planted tank?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes, but demand is typically lower. The supplier recommends the standard dose once or twice a week for low-light setups.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eHow much is one pump?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe manufacturer's dosing instructions specify 2ml per pump.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eWill extra iron fix yellow leaves?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eNot necessarily. Yellowing may reflect deficiencies or issues unrelated to iron. Review plant growth, lighting, CO2 and overall nutrient balance before increasing the dose.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eWhat's the difference between 250ml and 500ml?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eThey are the same type of iron supplement in different bottle sizes. Choose based on how often you dose and the volume of your planted aquarium.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Liverpool Creek Aquariums","offers":[{"title":"250ml","offer_id":43422909595857,"sku":"LCA-IRO250","price":24.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"500ml","offer_id":43422909628625,"sku":"LCA-IRO500","price":34.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0608\/5771\/2849\/files\/lca-iron-dtpa-aquarium-plant-fertiliser-1155299.jpg?v=1792773609","url":"https:\/\/nanotanksaustralia.com.au\/products\/lca-iron-dtpa-aquarium-plant-fertiliser","provider":"Nano Tanks Australia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}