Seachem Flourish Excel
Seachem Flourish Excel
Flourish Excel™ is a source of bioavailable organic carbon. All plants require a source of carbon. This is typically obtained from CO2, but, may also be derived from simple organic compounds (such as photosynthetic intermediates). The use of either CO2 injection or Flourish Excel™ does not necessarily negate the use of the other. Because the processes of producing photosynthetic intermediates and building onto them occur simultaneously, one can derive a substantial benefit with the use of Flourish Excel™ either alone or in conjunction with CO2 . The combination is particularly ideal for situations when continuing to add CO2 could result in dangerously low pH levels. Flourish Excel™ also has iron reducing properties which promote the ferrous state of iron (Fe+2), which is more easily utilized by plants than ferric iron (Fe+3).
The reason plants need CO2 is to produce longer chain carbon compounds also known as photosynthetic intermediates. Photosynthetic intermediates includes compounds such as ribulose 1,5-bisphosphate, and 2-carboxy-3-keto-D-arabinitol 1,5 bisphosphate. Although the names are complicated, the structures are quite simple (5 carbon chains). Flourish Excel™ does not contain these specific compounds per se, but one that is quite similar. By dosing with Flourish Excel™ you bypass the involvement of CO2 and introduce the already finished, structurally similar compounds. It is in its structural similarity that Flourish Excel™ is able to be utilized in the carbon chain building process of photosynthesis. Simple chemical or enzymatic steps can easily convert it to any one to any one of the above named compounds (or a variety of others).
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Free Shipping
Petmasters offers free delivery for all orders in Gauteng above R750. All other shipping rates are based on courier charges with deliveries to your home, work or office. Estimated delivery time for all orders is 5-7 working days.
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Hassle-Free Exchanges
If for any reason, you were not satisfied with the item purchased, you must notify Petmasters within 5 days of receiving your order at your door. Should you wish to process an exchange please email to online@petmasters.co.za (Subject Line: Your order number – Request Exchange). Please note no returns on consumables. Return courier charges will be for your account or you can bring the item to our Boksburg branch. Petmasters will deliver the parcel again at our cost barring the delivery address is the same as the original order.