fluvic acid

A while back I ordered the Fluvic and Humic acids that Toby spoke of in his tank build thread. Now that I'm finally out of Pat's Roobios tea, it was time to mix some up and try it. I could not, for the life of me find where I put the humic so I used the Fluvic. I added it to a tank full of Angelfish that are destined for the LFS. Even though Toby was using it on his wild Discus, I had never used the stuff and didn't want to try it for the first time on my Discus.

When the Angels don't die (which of course they won't) I'll try it with my Discus. My Discus are fine, but Toby said that his seemed happier in the Fluvic and Humic acid water. Besides, it's cheap and I like the look of the tea colored water.

I was using the Roobios tea in my breeding tanks because without it the fish's eggs weren't able to hatch. No problem getting wigglers with the tea water. I'm hoping that the Fluvic acid will do the same thing.

I have no breeding pairs of Discus pairs right now but I do have some valuable Angelfish pairs that I will try it on. I sure hope it works.

Let us know how they work out.
Since Toby posted his experience with them I have started to look into these organic acids, also a post on a UK discus group piqued my curiosity (it obviously said that his product was the best in the world and all the rest is rubbish). My slight concern is that these substances are often extracted from Leonardite, that is a poor quality coal. Besides the still debated method to best measure the actual concentration of these acids, I have some concern about the possible content of heavy metals and other residues. I would like to see an analysis of what the extracts actually contain

"I could not, for the life of me find where I put the humic..."

I hate it when I know it's somewhere but can't find it. I've got so many boxes and bins of stuff.

You mean all I have to do is add roobios tea and those angel eggs could hatch? Darn you Liz, you are going to make a breeder out of me yet! Ha ha I might try it just for jollywhoo’s.
Good luck with the Fluvic Acid. I like your fearlessness when you try new things. I could use a tea with some of that in it. Ha ha
Patty

I can't promise you that it will work with your water, Patty. All I know is that it worked with mine.

I put the fluvic in the 125 that belongs to my larger Discus. I don't know if the fish like it better or not, but I do know that I love the look of it.

Liz,
Where (what) did you purchase the acids.

Forgive me Frank. I don't know why I didn't see your question. I bought it from this place: http://www.rootnaturally.com/store/

I have discovered that same as the Roobios tea I have eggs that hatch into wigglers with this stuff.

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Originally Posted by LizStreithorst

Forgive me Frank. I don't know why I didn't see your question. I bought it from this place: http://www.rootnaturally.com/store/

I have discovered that same as the Roobios tea I have eggs that hatch into wigglers with this stuff.

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Thanks Liz. No problem at all.

Liz how is that different than peat?
I'm I wrong to think both of those are in peat?

I think that peat has more humic acid, but I'm not sure. I knows that peat added to my water works the same way when it comes to the hatching of eggs. The reason I'm not fond of peat is because it takes so long to dissolve in the water so having enough peat water is difficult with the huge WC do with Discus. Peat is for sure the least expensive option.

Glad you’re finally getting to try it, Liz. Really curious if you notice any difference mid to long term. The changes I subjectively notice are very subtle, for instance they are showing a lot less bars than they used to and look more relaxed and comfortable, but that goes for the humic acid, too. And is, as mentioned, very subjective to my perception.

Paul’s concerns regarding the safety are surely valid. The manufacturer of the fulvic powder sent me the analysis certificate, and to my recollection “it looked fine”. Need to dig it up.

Keep us posted Liz, looking forward to seeing how it goes for you.

I'd be really interested if the keepers using these could make some measurements of pH, gh, AND kH before and after use. If may add some hard numbers to what people see while using it.

al

I no longer have a test kit but I can have my LPS do the tests for me next time I go in.

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Originally Posted by LizStreithorst

I no longer have a test kit but I can have my LPS do the tests for me next time I go in.

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That would be great Liz, thanks.

al