{"title":"2HR Aquarist Products","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"75\" data-end=\"398\"\u003eDiscover the complete range of premium 2HR Aquarist products, trusted by planted aquarium hobbyists around the world. From advanced fertilizers and algae treatments to beneficial bacteria and plant growth supplements, every product is designed to help you achieve healthier plants, vibrant colors, and a thriving aquascape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"400\" data-end=\"624\"\u003eWhether you're starting a new aquarium, combating algae, optimizing plant growth, or maintaining long-term aquarium health, 2HR Aquarist products provide simple, effective solutions backed by years of planted tank expertise.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"626\" data-end=\"810\"\u003eAt AquafloraCanada, we're proud to offer a carefully selected collection of 2HR Aquarist products to help Canadian aquarists build beautiful, healthy planted aquariums with confidence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"812\" data-end=\"908\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"812\" data-end=\"908\"\u003eShop 2HR Aquarist fertilizers, treatments, beneficial bacteria, and plant supplements today.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"2hr-aquarist-apt-1-for-aquariums-with-more-fish-and-fewer-plants","title":"2HR Aquarist APT 1 - For Aquariums with more fish and fewer plants","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e***For Aquariums with more fish and fewer plants ***\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArtful Intelligence.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCompared to conventional fertilisers (largely developed pre-2000s for 'fish tanks' with simpler \/ hardy plants):\u003cbr\u003e3X more concentrated for demanding species*\u003cbr\u003e2X more potassium for richer colours^\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDose 3ml per 100L daily.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eOur Standard 300ml Pack comes with a calibrated pump. 1ml per press.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eLasts ~3mths for a 30 Gal \/ 115L tank.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e*in terms of total soluble elemental fertiliser per ml.\u003cbr\u003e^in terms of the amount of potassium per ml.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAPT 1 replicates APT 3's winning formula without nitrates and phosphates. This gives maximum algae control for new tanks (we recommend all tanks to start with APT 1 for the first 1-3 months), and optimal long term performance for tanks with more fish. 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Pump not included.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e*in terms of total soluble elemental fertiliser per ml.\u003cbr\u003e^in terms of the relative ratio of nitrogen vis a vis other nutrients per ml.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAPT's concentrated yet calibrated Capstone Formula allows you to grow the hobby's most demanding plants, and also enjoy everyday magic in the simplest tank.\u003cbr\u003e100% Comprehensive NPK, Macro, Micro \u0026amp; Trace elements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGUARANTEED ANALYSIS\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTotal Nitrogen (N)........................................... 0.75%\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e0.75% Nitrate Nitrogen\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAvailable Phosphoric Acid (P2O5)....................0.69%\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSoluble Potash (K2O)....................................... 4.52%\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMagnesium (Mg)............................................. 1.10%\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIron (Fe) ...........................................................0.12%\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e0.12% Chelated Iron\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDerived from: Potassium Sulphate, PotassiumPhosphate, Potassium Chloride, MagnesiumNitrate, Magnesium Sulphate, DTPA Iron, EDTAIron, EDDHA Iron\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"AquaFloraCanada","offers":[{"title":"300mL","offer_id":51262659625266,"sku":null,"price":29.95,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"500mL","offer_id":51262659658034,"sku":null,"price":39.95,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1000mL","offer_id":51262659690802,"sku":null,"price":65.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0802\/4355\/6658\/files\/ChatGPTImageJun4_2026_10_37_27PM.png?v=1780627179"},{"product_id":"2hr-aquarist-apt-e-for-dutch-or-very-heavy-planted-aquariums","title":"2HR Aquarist APT E - For Dutch or very heavy planted aquariums","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCompared to conventional Estimative Index fertilisers:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2X more nitrate limiting for richer colours*\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2X more magnesium for stronger growth^\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDose 2ml per 100L daily\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"starapps-variant S31842131935309E\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e1000ml lasts ~3mths for a 130 Gal \/ 500L tank. 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