This is for 1 Söchting Dosator.
Söchting Dosator is used for an even application of fertilizer to your aquatic plants.
Why is evenly applied fertilizer so important for your aquatic plants?
Aquatic plants also require nutrients, which are absorbed through the roots as well as through the surfaces of leaves. Plants need chlorophyll for photo-synthesis and iron ions dissolved in the water are crucial for their growth. It is these very elements that rapidly break down in the oxygen-rich water that fish need. A continuous supply of iron ions to the water is accordingly required if both fish and plants are to thrive. In natural stretches of water this tends to occur when a ferrous solution remains in groundwater that is low in oxygen, but an aquarium requires a continual supply of fertiliser. This is not the end of the matter, however, since a fairly high concentration of dissolved iron is harmful and should consequently be supplied in small amounts as often as possible, ideally on a continuous bais, as is the case with groundwater.
This ideal situation is achieved with the Söchting Dosator which automatically, continuously and consistently administers a solution of iron ions. A weak current such as that produced by a filter or heater distributes the fertiliser throughout the aquarium.
Fertilizers:
In addition to iron and manganese ions which are crucial catalysts for chlorophyll formation, Söchting Special Fertiliser contains potassium and magnesium ions which are important plant cell nutrients.
Tip: You can also easily dispense other solutions with the Söchting Dosator (coral nutrient solutions, mineral complexes, extracts etc.). The plexiglass beaker holds a maximum of 100 ml of the solution which takes 4 weeks to dispense at 25°C. The dispensing period decreases at higher temperatures and increases at lower temperatures.
Content:
The Söchting Dosator comes complete with one bottle of Söchting Special Fertiliser (50ml) and one bottle of Oxydator Solution 4.9% (82.5ml)
Diameter - 8.5cm
Height - 9.5cm
1x Catalyst
Recommended for aquarium up to 125 gallons.
For oxydator solution:
The best and cheapest way is to make your own solution using the 35% Hydrogen Peroxide Food Grade. You must "dilute" with pure distilled/RO water to achieve the desired concentration as follows:
1 part 35% Hydrogen Peroxide to 6 parts distilled water yields the recommended 6% solution for the Oxydator
For example: 10ml of 35% Hydrogen Peroxide plus 60ml of distilled water = 70ml cups of 6% Hydrogen Peroxide.
A 1-to-2 ratio of 35% Hydrogen Peroxide to distilled water would yield an 18% Hydrogen Peroxide solution.
A 1-to-3 ratio of 35% Hydrogen Peroxide to distilled water would yield a 12% Hydrogen Peroxide solution.
Thus you can adjust the % Hydrogen Peroxide as desired to accommodate the rate at which oxygen is dispensed into the aquarium.
