Dry Fertilizer Brand/type Recommendation

I was reading the fertilizer sticky and saw something about dry fertilizers possibly being more cost effective over the long run. I wasn't aware such a thing even existed. The only nutrient containing products I have ever used are Flourish and Flourish Excel. Could someone point me to a reputable product/brand? I am hoping for a comprehensive product that I can just dose without a lot of fuss that will provide a complete spectrum of nutrients for a mixed, heavily planted 75 gal tank. I'm a gardener in another life, so how fertilizers work isn't exactly an alien concept to me. I just don't want to add a ton of steps to my maintenance routine and I'd like to keep the price on the ground. I have also never used CO2, save the Flourish Excel and a little DIY yeast/sugar based system on my old 38 gal tank. I would also be open to liquid products so long as they would be cost effective. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

 

The link in not working. Google that one. It's an all in one that has good review. You can get dry ferts a little cheaper but it is a little more involved

 

NILOCG. I use their dry ferts and mix my own dosing liquid. It takes about five minutes. The cost difference vs liquids is unbelievable.

 

Excellent. Thank you guys.

 

I use the dry ferts from GLA:

Aquarium Plant Fertilizer | Green Leaf Aquariums

 

I use these also gla

 

Nilocg and gla are the most common, I use nilo eI package... can also buy individually

 

I just ordered some from here and will let you know how it works out.
Planted Aquarium Fertilizer

 

Are there any comprehensive dry ferts out there? I really like seachem flourish due to the fact that its comprehensive. Idk what speciffic elements my tank would need

 

matt123
There are a ton of other brands, most often seen on here is easy green by aquarium coop (slightly more of some macros then flourish) thrive by nilocg and plant food by ultum nature systems (full NPK).
If you are wondering which to get I would start a new post with your stocking, plant, and lighting info... ideally with a picture... and we can guide you from there.
Flourish works fine depending on the tank, others will work better in different situations.

 

Oops... just realized you asked about dry ferts...
Both nilocg and green leaf aquariums offer dry fert packages

 

I contacted Nilocg and they recommended this package as a comprehensive mix for aquariums that don't have very hard water: EI based NPK + CSM+B with GH booster

And this one for aquariums that do have very hard water: EI based NPK + CSM+B

Either package contains a LOT of stuff for $16-$20USD. I haven't yet ordered but I will be soon.

 

Those are the ferts I use, they are great

 

Awesome thank you! And sorry to have hijacked your post jason lol

 

No it's all good.