{"product_id":"lca-micro-mix-premium-aquarium-plant-fertiliser","title":"LCA Micro Mix Premium Aquarium Plant Fertiliser","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"nta-product\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"nta-title\"\u003eLCA Micro Mix Premium Aquarium Plant Fertiliser\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"nta-tagline\"\u003eGive your freshwater aquatic plants a balanced supply of essential trace elements to support healthy new growth alongside your macro fertiliser routine.\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 Concentrated liquid trace-element (micro) fertiliser\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSuitable for:\u003c\/strong\u003e Freshwater planted aquariums\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSizes:\u003c\/strong\u003e 250ml and 500ml\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRecommended partner:\u003c\/strong\u003e LCA Macro Mix (NPK)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDosing:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 pump = 2ml (manufacturer guidance)\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 trace nutrients as part of its fertilising routine.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou want to dose micronutrients separately from nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou run a moderately or densely planted freshwater aquarium.\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 one all-in-one fertiliser that supplies both macro and micronutrients.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou keep especially sensitive shrimp and need a product explicitly formulated for them; consider the LCA Shrimp Safe Micro Mix instead.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou are already supplying sufficient trace nutrients with another fertiliser and do not need to add more.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"nta-box\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy choose LCA Micro Mix Premium?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMicro Mix Premium is a concentrated blend of trace elements used by aquatic plants for normal growth. It can be used on its own where appropriate, but LCA recommends combining it with its Macro Mix (NPK) to cover both trace and major nutrient needs. The two-product system lets you manage macro and micro dosing separately.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"nta-box\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBenefits\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSupplies trace elements important to aquatic plant development.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComplements NPK fertilisation in demanding planted aquariums.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWorks with lower-demand low-light tanks when dosed less frequently.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConvenient measured liquid dosing.\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:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 pump (2ml) per 100L, three times weekly, with a 50% weekly water change.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHigh-light, injected CO2, dense planting and good flow:\u003c\/strong\u003e Up to 3 pumps (6ml) per 100L, three times weekly, with a 50% weekly water change.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLow-light:\u003c\/strong\u003e Standard dose once or twice weekly.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaximum:\u003c\/strong\u003e Do not exceed 3 pumps per 100L per dose.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese are manufacturer guidelines. Your tank may need less or more frequent monitoring depending on plant mass, lighting, CO2 and other fertilisers. Avoid overdosing and keep out of reach of children.\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\u003eLCA Macro Mix (NPK) for complementary nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRegular aquarium water changes and consistent lighting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA suitable CO2 system for higher-demand planted tanks.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"nta-highlight\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNTA Insight:\u003c\/strong\u003e A good fertiliser programme balances macro nutrients, trace nutrients, lighting and CO2. If growth slows or leaves change colour, investigate the whole setup rather than automatically increasing Micro Mix. For delicate shrimp setups, assess whether the dedicated shrimp-safe formulation is the better choice.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"nta-box\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eWhat is the difference between Micro Mix and Macro Mix?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eMicro Mix supplies trace elements; Macro Mix (NPK) supplies nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium. LCA recommends using both where a balanced split fertilising programme is needed.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eCan I use Micro Mix Premium on its own?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes, according to LCA, but results depend on whether the aquarium is already receiving sufficient macronutrients.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eCan I use it in a low-light aquarium?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes. The manufacturer's low-light guidance is the standard 2ml-per-100L dose once or twice weekly.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eIs this the shrimp-safe version?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo. LCA sells a separate Micro Mix Shrimp Safe product for keepers who specifically need that formulation.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eHow much does each pump dispense?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe manufacturer's dosing instructions specify 2ml per pump.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Liverpool Creek Aquariums","offers":[{"title":"250ml","offer_id":43422934171857,"sku":"LCA-MICRO250","price":29.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"500ml","offer_id":43422934204625,"sku":"LCA-MICRO500","price":34.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0608\/5771\/2849\/files\/lca-micro-mix-premium-aquarium-plant-fertiliser-1535005.png?v=1792773610","url":"https:\/\/nanotanksaustralia.com.au\/products\/lca-micro-mix-premium-aquarium-plant-fertiliser","provider":"Nano Tanks Australia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}