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In today's video, we'll do a deep-dive into a very popular product in the aquarium/aquascaping hobby: Seachem Flourish Excel. In my six years as a hobbyist, I've heard a lot of claims and myths being thrown about regarding Flourish Excel. Today, I'll attempt to address some of these claims and bust some of the myths. I'll also explain, scientifically, how Flourish Excel is proposed to work by Seachem, on the cellular level.
Some common claims we'll address:
-Flourish Excel is "liquid carbon"
-Flourish Excel is just glutaraldehyde
-Flourish Excel can be used instead of pressurized CO2
-Flourish Excel is dangerous to your tank and its inhabitants
I hope you enjoy the video! Things are always a bit complex when discussing biochemistry, but the scientist in me loves diving into these topics. If you're a biochemist or have extensive knowledge on plant biology, let me know your input regarding Flourish Excel down below in the comments. See you next time!
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TIMESTAMPS
00:00 - Intro & What We'll Cover
00:50 - Addressing Claims via Seachem's Website
01:07 - Claim #1: Is Excel Liquid Carbon?
02:06 - Claim #2: Excel is Glutaraldehyde & Dangerous
03:38 - Claim #3: Excel is Just an Algaecide
04:26 - How Does the Active Ingredient work?
05:25 - Polycycloglutaracetal Explained
06:35 - Drawing Conclusions
08:30 - Outro
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AQUARIUM GEAR & MATERIALS
GLASS
Ultimate Nature Systems 60U (20 gal)
FILTRATION
OASE Biomaster 600 Thermo
LIGHTING
TWINSTAR 600S
Way2top Aquarium Light LED Dimmer
CO2
VIVOSUN Hydroponics CO2 Regulator
Twinstar CO2 Diffuser (small)
Pressurized CO2 Cylinder (5lbs)
SUBSTRATE SYSTEM
ADA Aquasoil Amazonia ver. II (1.3 bags)
ADA Bacter 100, Clear Super, Tourmaline BC
HARDSCAPE
Seiryu Stone
Pacific Wood
PLANTS
Helanthium tenellum 'Green'
Cryptocoryne wendtii 'Green Gecko'
Echinodorus 'Aflame'
Bucephalandra (assorted)
Anubias nana 'Petite'
Microsorum pteropus 'Black Forest'
Fissidens fontanus