DiscoverThe Aquarist’s Edge [Weekly Aquarium Podcast]Aquarium Nutrients Explained: Feeding, Algae, Plant Health & Dosing Tips
Aquarium Nutrients Explained: Feeding, Algae, Plant Health & Dosing Tips

Aquarium Nutrients Explained: Feeding, Algae, Plant Health & Dosing Tips

Update: 2025-08-08
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In today’s episode of The Aquarist’s Edge, we unpack the critical role of nutrients in freshwater aquariums: from how they fuel plant growth to how they trigger algae when mismanaged. Whether you're dosing fertilizers, battling green water, or simply wondering if your plants are starving, this episode has the answers.


We explore the full nutrient cycle, explain how feeding affects water chemistry, and provide expert tips on managing nitrate, phosphate, and other key elements. We clarify what "dosing" actually means and how to do it safely.


✅ Learn to balance nutrients for a healthy ecosystem

✅ Diagnose common plant deficiencies

✅ Discover how to stop algae before it starts


🎧 Listen now to optimise your aquarium like a pro!


Music: 'Jazz Bars' - Dusty Decks (Epidemic Sound - https://www.epidemicsound.com/track/bOn1vkNE0X/)

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Aquarium Nutrients Explained: Feeding, Algae, Plant Health & Dosing Tips

Aquarium Nutrients Explained: Feeding, Algae, Plant Health & Dosing Tips

Arthur Preston