{"product_id":"lca-macro-mix-npk-500ml","title":"LCA Macro Mix (NPK) - 500ml","description":"\u003ch3\u003eProduct overview\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLCA Macro Mix (NPK) Liquid Fertiliser is made in Australia by Liverpool Creek Aquariums. It supplies nitrogen (N), phosphorus (P), and potassium (K), the three macronutrients plants use in large amounts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf any of these run short, growth can stall and algae can take over. This concentrated mix is designed for split dosing, so you can add macros separately from traces and avoid the lock-up and oxidation that can happen when micro and macro nutrients sit together in one bottle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNPK blend:\u003c\/strong\u003e Nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium to support growth and plant tissue.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHelps prevent deficiencies:\u003c\/strong\u003e Used to correct yellowing leaves, pinholes, lower leaf drop, and brittle or decaying stems.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSplit dosing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lets you adjust macros separately from trace minerals.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFor demanding plants:\u003c\/strong\u003e Suited to dense, fast-growing high-tech stem plant tanks.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePump dispenser:\u003c\/strong\u003e Easy, mess-free dosing with no syringes or measuring cups.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWater and system compatibility\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater:\u003c\/strong\u003e Freshwater aquariums only. Not for marine or reef tanks.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLivestock:\u003c\/strong\u003e Suitable for community fish, cichlids, snails, and ornamental shrimp when used at the recommended dose.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFertiliser pairing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Made to be used with LCA Micro Mix Premium, or LCA Micro Mix Shrimp Safe, for complete plant nutrition.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDosing and instructions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAlways follow dosage \u0026amp; direction on product packaging.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStandard dose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Add 1 pump (2 ml) per 100 litres of aquarium water.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSchedule:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dose 3 times per week on alternate days to your micro dose (for example Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday), with a 50% weekly water change.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHigh-tech tanks\u003c\/strong\u003e (high light and injected CO2): Increase to 3 pumps (6 ml) per 100 litres, 3 times per week. This is the maximum recommended dose.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLow-tech tanks\u003c\/strong\u003e (low light, no CO2): Use the standard dose 1–2 times per week.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e Liverpool Creek Aquariums\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNutrient:\u003c\/strong\u003e Concentrated macronutrient (NPK) blend\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 500 ml\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"LCA","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56312576540977,"sku":null,"price":39.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0922\/6066\/3601\/files\/lca_npk.png?v=1789627681","url":"https:\/\/www.williamstownaquarium.com.au\/products\/lca-macro-mix-npk-500ml","provider":"Williamstown Aquarium","version":"1.0","type":"link"}