Seachem Flourish Trace – Trace Element Supplement for Planted Aquariums

Replace the Trace Elements Your Tank Quietly Loses

Trace elements like boron, cobalt, copper, manganese, molybdenum, zinc, and nickel are vital to plant growth, yet they vanish fast through utilization, oxidation, and precipitation. When they're gone, you see twisted leaves, chlorosis, and stunted new growth.

Seachem Flourish Trace is a top-of-the-line liquid supplement made specifically for delicate planted aquariums, delivering the full range of essential trace elements plants need to grow and develop properly. Because trace elements deplete faster than other micronutrients, regular replacement is essential, and Flourish Trace is completely safe for fish and delicate invertebrates such as shrimp.

Flourish Trace is formulated by Seachem Laboratories, the chemistry-driven aquatics company founded in 1979 in Madison, Georgia, where in-house chemists develop each product. It's the dedicated trace-element supplement of the coordinated Flourish planted-tank system, focusing on the fast-depleting micronutrients that complement the comprehensive Flourish supplement, Flourish Excel for carbon, and targeted nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium, and iron dosing.

1. Use 1 capful (5 mL) for every 80 L (20 US gallons) twice a week.
2. When using with Seachem Flourish, dose on alternate days.
3. Watch for deficiency signs (twisted or chlorotic new leaves) to guide dosing.

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What It Does

A liquid supplement for planted aquariums containing essential trace elements including boron, cobalt, copper, manganese, molybdenum, zinc, and nickel, all vital for aquatic plant growth and development. Trace elements are depleted through utilization, oxidation, and precipitation, so regular replacement is essential. Safe for fish and delicate invertebrates such as shrimp. Signs of trace element deficiencies include: Boron – death of stem and root apical meristem, twisted leaves; Cobalt – stunted growth (nitrogen-fixation related); Copper – dark green, twisted, wilted young leaves; Manganese – chlorosis of young leaves with smallest veins staying green; Molybdenum – chlorosis, twisting, death of young leaves; Zinc – reduced leaf size, shortened internodes, spotted leaves; Nickel – lack of germination or seed formation, required for iron absorption.

Directions

Use 1 capful (5 mL) for every 80 L (20 US gallons) of aquarium water twice a week. When using in conjunction with Seachem Flourish, dose on alternate days.

Available Sizes

500 mL

Why Seachem Flourish Trace

• Dedicated trace member of the Flourish system: focuses on the fast-depleting micronutrients so they stay topped up between doses of the comprehensive Flourish supplement.
• Full spectrum of bioavailable trace elements: supplies boron, cobalt, copper, manganese, molybdenum, zinc, and nickel in forms plants use for proper growth and development.
• Fixes trace-element depletion: replaces the traces lost to utilization, oxidation, and precipitation that otherwise cause twisted leaves, chlorosis, and stunted new growth.
• Frequent, measured dosing: 1 capful (5 mL) per 80 L (20 US gallons) twice a week, dosed on alternate days when used with Flourish, because traces deplete faster than other micronutrients.

Best For

Ideal for both low-tech and high-tech planted tanks, and especially delicate, high-demand setups where trace elements run out quickly. Best for plants showing twisted or chlorotic new leaves and stunted apical growth, and safe for fish and delicate invertebrates such as shrimp.

FAQ

Do I still need Flourish if I use Flourish Trace? Yes. Flourish Trace focuses on the fast-depleting trace elements and is designed to complement the comprehensive Flourish supplement; when using both, dose on alternate days.

How often should I dose? Use 1 capful (5 mL) per 80 L (20 US gallons) twice a week, since trace elements deplete faster than other micronutrients through utilization, oxidation, and precipitation.

Is it safe for shrimp and other invertebrates? Yes, Flourish Trace is safe for fish and delicate invertebrates such as shrimp when dosed as directed.