NilocG Thrive C All-in-One (500 mL)
$28.99
The best all-in-one for a low-tech planted tank: a complete formula with macro and micro nutrients dosed from a pump dispenser. One weekly dose covers nitrogen phosphorus potassium plus chelated iron and trace elements.
Pros
- All in one — a complete formula with both macro and micro nutrients, so it is the only bottle a low-tech tank needs
- Covers nitrogen phosphorus potassium plus chelated iron and trace elements in one dose
- Easy dosing from a pump dispenser — one weekly dose, no cups to measure
- Tuned low for low-tech tanks, so it is balanced and gentle, shrimp safe, with no algae bloom
Cons
- Concentrated and pricey per bottle, though one 500 mL bottle doses up to 2,500 gallons
- Deliberately low nitrogen for low light — a high-light CO2 tank wants the stronger original Thrive
Score breakdown
Specifications
| NPK | Complete (N-P-K) |
|---|---|
| Micronutrients | Full trace + chelated iron |
| Iron Content | Chelated (Fe DTPA) |
| Formulation | All-in-one liquid |
| Dose Rate | 1 pump per 10 gal |
| Dispenser | Pump top |
| Frequency | Weekly |
| Phosphate | Included (low) |
| Invertebrate Safe | Yes (shrimp & snails) |
Alternatives
$23.94 · 91 / 100A
The premium root tab: a complete formula of over 15 nutrients including nitrogen phosphorus potassium, chelated iron and trace elements, tucked into the substrate for heavy root feeders like swords and crypts.
$17.85 · 82 / 100A−
Complete root tabs at a value price: slow-release nitrogen phosphorus potassium plus micros, shrimp safe. A cheaper, EI-style alternative to Seachem's tabs for heavy root feeders.
$10.52 · 92 / 100A+
The classic trace supplement — not a complete fertiliser. Flourish is micros and trace elements only, so it is best paired with a nitrogen phosphorus potassium source rather than run alone.
Some links are affiliate links: if you buy through them we may earn a commission at no extra cost to you. It never changes our rankings. Full disclosure.