Seachem Flourish Excel

Flourish Excel™ is a source of bioavailable organic carbon. All plants require a source of carbon. This is typically obtained from CO2, but, may also be derived from simple organic compounds (such as photosynthetic intermediates). The use of either CO2 injection or Flourish Excel™ does not necessarily negate the use of the other. Because the processes of producing photosynthetic intermediates and building onto them occur simultaneously, one can derive a substantial benefit with the use of Flourish Excel™ either alone or in conjunction with CO2 . The combination is particularly ideal for situations when continuing to add CO2 could result in dangerously low pH levels. Flourish Excel™ also has iron reducing properties which promote the ferrous state of iron (Fe+2), which is more easily utilized by plants than ferric iron (Fe+3).

The reason plants need CO2 is to produce longer chain carbon compounds also known as photosynthetic intermediates. Photosynthetic intermediates includes compounds such as ribulose 1,5-bisphosphate, and 2-carboxy-3-keto-D-arabinitol 1,5 bisphosphate. Although the names are complicated, the structures are quite simple (5 carbon chains). Flourish Excel™ does not contain these specific compounds per se, but one that is quite similar. By dosing with Flourish Excel™ you bypass the involvement of CO2 and introduce the already finished, structurally similar compounds. It is in its structural similarity that Flourish Excel™ is able to be utilized in the carbon chain building process of photosynthesis. Simple chemical or enzymatic steps can easily convert it to any one to any one of the above named compounds (or a variety of others).

WE AIM TO SEND OUR YOUR ORDER SAME DAY

Orders received before 1PM (GMT), will be sent same day, providing all items are in stock. Orders placed after 1PM on Thursday will be posted the following Monday.

If you would like to receive your order on a specific day, please leave a note in the box at checkout.

SHIPPING RATES IN THE UK

International shipping

We are still learning the ropes in terms of shipping, so please get in touch via email for deliveries outside the UK and we can see if it's possible, hello@scapednature.com 

We currently charge a £50 flat fee for International Shipping. Once shipping is calculated you will be refunded the difference on the actual cost of shipping or in some cases the shipping may turn out to be more than expected, which means we will send an invoice for the remainder.

If you are ordering from Overseas, please note YOU ORDER AT YOUR OWN RISK. We are not responsible for loss, damage or undelivered packages, as we cannot guarantee the efficiency of overseas postal / courier services.

Returns and Exchanges

Ordered a new inline atomizer but it doesn't fit? No problem, just give us a quick call or email provided the item is not damaged in anyways, and we'll process your return or exchange immediately.

We also understand that sometimes products arrive and they aren't what you expected or you have changed your mind. Again, no problem, so long as you retain the packaging and the item is not damaged, we're happy to refund or exchange. 

Please note that you are responsible for shipping costs when returning unwanted goods.

Any item that is damaged or faulty we will arrange a collection for you.

Unwanted items MUST be returned within 14 days to qualify for a full refund and must be returned in sealed new condition. 

Gift Card Terms and Conditions

Please get in touch via email or phone within 14 days of your order arriving for all non-perishable returns / exchanges. For perishable goods, such as plants, please get in touch the same day they arrive.

hello@scapednature.com

+44 01603 761900

Damaged or Perished on arrival

We pride ourselves on the quality of our products, and will never knowingly send out sub-standard or faulty products. We use trusted shipping partners, Royal Mail and DPD, because in our experience they are the best. However, accidents do happen, especially when you are in the business of selling glass and plants!

If any items in your order are received damaged on arrival, please get in touch on the day they arrive. You will need to email us photos for insurance purposes, hello@scapednature.com. 

Unfortunately, we cannot take responsibility for plants that perish or deteriorate once they are in your aquarium or terrarium - the reason is simple, all aquarium and terrarium set-ups are different, and all plants have different needs. Doing your research ahead of time is all part of the learning process, and we hope our website provides enough information for you to make an informed decision. If you need more information about a product, or are unsure if it will work with your set-up, just get in touch, we won't bite!

Glass Aquariums

Evolution Aqua (EA) Aquascaper aquariums are shipped directly from the manufacturers warehouse. Delivery is within 14 days, but normally sooner than this. There is an additional delivery charge on EA aquariums of £49.99 due to the size and nature of the product. You will receive a call to advise of a delivery date so you can be in to accept delivery.

All other aquariums can be shipped but may be classed in our 'Heavy Shipping' rate if the total order is more than 20kg.

Hardscape & other heavy materials

We pride ourselves on our extensive range of hardscape, but we understand it is not always possible to come and visit to touch and feel stone and wood in person. Please get in touch with us via phone (+44 (0) 1603 761900) or email (hello@scapednature.com) if you have a particular layout or shape(s) you are trying to source.

Given the nature of hardscape (ie it's heavy and expensive to ship!) if a customer buys 3 x 15kg bags of gravel and 15kg of stone, this costs us over £50 to ship to you - meaning we make little, or nothing on your order - unfortunately, to stay alive as a business we do need to make a profit so we can carry on offering quality products to our customers.

More questions about shipping and returns? Drop us a line.

hello@scapednature.com

+44 01603 761900