Description
Product Overview
Aquario Neo Plants Tab St. Long is a premium organic root fertilizer formulated to replenish depleted soils in established aquariums (>1 year old), support heavy root-feeding species, and correct calcium deficiencies that lead to twisted or stunted new growth. Utilizing advanced slow-release technology, these substrate tabs supply a steady foundation of vital nutrients without leaching excess elements into the water column.
Selecting the Right Formula (Neo Plants Tab Guide)
Tab Type
Key Composition
Target Deficiency Symptoms
Primary Effect & Ideal Usage
Tab 1
Nitrogen, Phosphoric Acid, Potassium
Phosphate or Potassium Deficiency: Red leaves turning green, old leaves melting away, or holes forming in old leaves.
Comprehensive fertilizer promoting quick growth; ideal when a general nutrient shortage occurs or when growing red plants.
Tab K
Potassium
Potassium Deficiency: Distinct pinholes forming in older foliage or yellowing leaf borders.
Promotes photosynthesis; ideal for restoring osmotic balance and plant tissue strength.
Tab Fe
Iron
Iron Deficiency: New leaves lack color, turn white, or red aquatic plants lose rich coloration.
Enhances color development; resolves new leaf chlorosis and boosts red plant vibrancy.
Tab St. Long
Organic Fertilizer Blend
Calcium Deficiency: Abnormal, twisted, or stunted new growth tissue.
Long-lasting slow-release organic formula; ideal for heavy root feeders, established soils (>1 year), or rescaping.
Solid / No CO2 Tab
Substrate Carbon & Organic Nutrients
Carbon Shortage: Sluggish growth rates in low-tech aquariums without gas injection.
Provides substrate-based carbon support; ideal for low-tech setups without pressurized CO2.
Dosing & Application Instructions
Push tabs deep into the substrate, 1 to 2 inches beneath the surface.
Space individual tabs approximately 2 to 3 inches apart around dense plant groupings to prevent localized nutrient burn.
Combine with Tab 1 for general nutrient maintenance in heavily planted layouts.
Replace root tabs every 2 months depending on plant density, growth rate, and substrate age.
Keep out of reach of children.
Technical Specifications
Attribute
Specification
Product Type
Slow-Release Substrate Root Fertilizer
Primary Nutrients Delivered
Organic Fertilizer Blend & Essential Minerals
Form
Solid Substrate Tabs
Package Quantity
100+ Tabs per Bottle
Target Uptake
Substrate Root Zone Uptake
Lifespan / Duration
Approximately 2 Months per Application
Substrate Compatibility
Active Aquasoil, Sand, Gravel, and Inert Substrates
Livestock Safety
Fish, Snail, and Dwarf Shrimp Safe When Buried
Frequently Asked Questions
1. When should I choose Aquario Neo Plants Tab St. Long over other root tabs?
Tab St. Long is ideal if your planted tank has been running for over a year and the aquasoil is losing its initial nutrient charge, or if you are keeping heavy root-feeders like Amazon Swords and Crypts. It provides sustained organic nourishment to prevent substrate exhaustion.
2. Can Aquario Neo Plants Tab St. Long trigger algae growth?
Because the nutrients are engineered for slow-release burial within the substrate, nutrients remain localized around the plant roots rather than leaching into the open water column, drastically reducing the risk of fueling surface or glass algae.
3. How does Tab St. Long fit into the rest of the Aquario Neo Plants Tab lineup?
Aquario Neo Plants Tab St. Long provides long-lasting organic energy and calcium deficiency relief for aging soils and heavy root-feeders. In contrast, Tab 1 serves as a broad macro nutrient source, Tab K supplies targeted potassium to fix leaf pinholes, Tab Fe delivers iron to correct pale leaves and boost red coloration, and Solid / No CO2 Tab supplies essential carbon support directly to the root zone in low-tech aquariums.
