5-6M controlled-release root fertiliser

Aquarium ROOT TABS PRO

Name: Aquarium ROOT TABS PRO
SKU: BBA-ROOT-TABS-PRO-5
Price: 1.00 GBP
Availability: InStock

BBA-packed 5-6M controlled-release root fertiliser capsules for rooted aquarium plants in sand, gravel and inert substrates.

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WHAT YOU RECEIVE

Selected pack5 Osmocote Pro® 5–6M controlled-release root fertiliser capsules

YOUR QUICK DECISION

BEST FOR: Crypts, swords, Vallisneria & heavy root feeders
PLACE: Below sand, gravel or inert substrate near roots
DOSE: About 1 capsule every 12-15cm
KEY CAUTION: Keep capsules buried; remove exposed granules

REASSURANCE

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PLACEMENT & DOSE

DOSE: Start conservatively. Use roughly one capsule every 12-15cm in planted zones; very dense planting may use around 10cm spacing.
BURY: Insert the whole capsule around 3-4cm below the substrate. Do not open it.
POSITION: Place close to plant roots. Large heavy root feeders may use multiple capsules around the base.
AFTER PLACEMENT: Keep the capsule covered and avoid heavy substrate disturbance.

NUTRIENT & RELEASE PROFILE

FORMULATION: Osmocote Pro 5-6M controlled-release
DECLARED ANALYSIS: 19-8-10 + 2MgO + TE
NITROGEN: 19% total nitrogen (N)
PHOSPHORUS: 8% phosphorus pentoxide (P2O5)
POTASSIUM: 10% potassium oxide (K2O)
MAGNESIUM: 2% magnesium oxide (MgO)
TRACE ELEMENTS: Boron, copper, iron, manganese, molybdenum and zinc
RELEASE: The 5-6M identity describes the controlled-release formulation. Release speed varies with temperature, plant demand and aquarium conditions.

PLANT & SUBSTRATE FIT

PLANT USE

HEAVY ROOT FEEDERS: Cryptocoryne, Amazon swords, Vallisneria, bulbs and lotus-type aquarium plants.
PLANTED ZONES: Rotala, Hygrophila, Monte Carlo and Hairgrass in supported substrates.

SUBSTRATE

Supported for buried root-zone use in sand, gravel and inert substrates.

Product-world scenes

Product-world scenes for Aquarium ROOT TABS PRO

Illustrative BBA product-world scenes showing ROOT TABS PRO as a buried planted-substrate product. These are visual use-context ideas, not growth promises or livestock-safety proof.

Root-zone detail

Buried near roots

A close scene showing the capsule tucked into substrate where rooted plants can access the root-zone route.

Placement route

Use tweezers

Tweezers show the practical way to place the capsule deep instead of leaving it exposed.

Planted context

Part of the layout

A wide planted aquarium view where root tabs sit as a support item, not the whole story.

Preparation context

Set up before planting

A prep scene linking capsules, substrate and rooted plants before the tab is covered.

SAFE USE & HANDLING

Keep the fertiliser buried. If granules become exposed, remove the visible pieces and place future capsules deeper.
Start conservatively in shrimp or snail aquariums and monitor livestock and water quality.
Overuse or exposed granules can increase nutrients in the water column.
Store unused capsules sealed and dry, away from children and pets, and wash hands after handling.
For ornamental planted aquarium use only. This is not a medication and is not for human or animal consumption.

Product-specific answers

FAQ

What does 5-6M mean on ROOT TABS PRO?

It is the controlled-release formulation identity. Release speed varies with temperature, plant demand and aquarium conditions, and the current product guidance does not establish one fixed re-dose timetable for every aquarium.

Can I use ROOT TABS PRO in a shrimp or snail aquarium?

Use only with proper burial, conservative dosing and monitoring. This is conditional use, not a universal livestock-safety claim.

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