Sunken Garden Vibrance – Dutch Style Aquarium Fertilizer | All-in-One Formula for Bushy Plant Growth | CO₂ & Non-CO₂ Compatible
Sunken Garden Vibrance is a Dutch-style all-in-one liquid aquarium fertilizer formulated for dense, bushy, vibrant plant growth. Like the inspiration behind the famous Dutch aquascaping style, it pushes lush, compact, colourful growth in stem plants and heavily-planted layouts, supplying nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium, iron and trace elements in one balanced bottle. Compatible with both CO₂ and non-CO₂ tanks and shrimp-safe, it is the fertilizer for aquascapers who want a full, jungle-thick planted tank — made in India.
What is Sunken Garden Vibrance?
Short answer: A complete all-in-one liquid fertilizer tuned for dense, bushy, Dutch-style planted growth.
Vibrance is a complete fertilizer like Sunken Garden Green, but balanced to encourage the compact, bushy, richly-coloured growth prized in Dutch-style aquascapes. It delivers every macro and micro nutrient your plants need in one bottle, so dense stem-plant layouts stay full and healthy from substrate to surface. See where it fits in our all-in-one fertilizer guide.
Key Features
- Dutch-style formula — tuned for dense, bushy, vibrant growth.
- Complete all-in-one — macros (NPK) plus micros (iron & trace) in one bottle.
- CO₂ & non-CO₂ compatible — works in low-tech and high-tech tanks.
- Shrimp & fish safe — low-copper, formulated for tanks with livestock.
- Rich colour & full growth — iron and traces for vivid, healthy plants.
- Made in India — great value, reliably in stock.
Benefits
Immediate: A full spectrum of nutrients from the first dose for fast-growing stem plants.
Short-term: Denser, bushier growth and richer colour as plants fill in.
Long-term: A lush, jungle-thick Dutch-style aquascape sustained with one simple weekly routine.
How It Works
Dosed into the water, Vibrance disperses nutrients through the water column where plant leaves and stems absorb them. It supplies nitrogen for leafy growth, potassium for strong stems, phosphorus for roots and energy, and iron plus trace elements for colour — the combination that produces dense, vibrant Dutch-style growth. Re-dosing a few times a week keeps nutrients steadily available. Learn the science in our macro vs micro nutrients guide.
Dosing by Tank Size
Short answer: Dose by your tank’s water volume, 2–3 times a week, after a weekly water change — starting at the lower amount.
| Tank size | Approx. water | Low-tech (2×/week) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 ft / nano | ~10–15 L | a few drops–1 ml |
| 2 ft | ~50–60 L | ~2–3 ml |
| 3 ft | ~100–120 L | ~4–6 ml |
| 4 ft | ~200–250 L | ~8–12 ml |
Always follow the bottle label; dense high-tech layouts dose more often. Full method in how to dose aquarium fertilizer.
Suitable For
- Dutch-style and densely-planted aquascapes
- Stem-plant collections (rotala, ludwigia, hygrophila, etc.)
- Low-tech and high-tech planted tanks
- Shrimp and community tanks (shrimp-safe)
Not Ideal For
- Tanks with no live plants
- Heavy root-feeders alone — add Sunken Garden Root Tabs for swords and crypts
How to Use
- Do your weekly water change (around 25% for low-tech).
- Shake, then measure the dose for your tank volume.
- Add near the filter outlet with the lights on.
- Dose 2–3 times across the week; start low and adjust.
Specifications
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Type | All-in-one liquid fertilizer (Dutch-style) |
| Nutrients | Nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium, iron, trace elements |
| Tank type | CO₂ & non-CO₂ |
| Livestock safety | Fish & shrimp safe (low copper) |
| Sizes | 100 ml, 200 ml, 500 ml |
| Brand | Sunken Garden (made in India) |
Problems It Solves
Leggy, sparse stem plants: promotes dense, bushy growth. Dull colour: iron and traces boost vibrancy. Slow fill-in: complete nutrition speeds healthy growth. Complex dosing: one bottle does it all.
Vibrance vs Other Sunken Garden Fertilizers
| Option | Best for |
|---|---|
| Sunken Garden Vibrance | Dense, bushy Dutch-style growth |
| Sunken Garden Green | Everyday all-round fertilising |
| Sunken Garden Red | Red plant colour |
| Sunken Garden Root Tabs | Root-feeders in the substrate |
Expert Recommendation
If your goal is a full, jungle-thick or Dutch-style aquascape, Vibrance is the all-in-one to reach for. Pair it with Sunken Garden Root Tabs for any heavy root-feeders, and add Sunken Garden Red to intensify red stem plants. Compare liquids in our best liquid fertilizer guide.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sunken Garden Vibrance?
A complete all-in-one liquid aquarium fertilizer tuned for dense, bushy, Dutch-style plant growth, supplying NPK, iron and trace elements.
How is Vibrance different from Sunken Garden Green?
Both are complete all-in-ones; Vibrance is balanced for dense, bushy Dutch-style growth, while Green is the all-round everyday fertilizer.
How often should I dose Vibrance?
Two to three times a week after a weekly water change. Dense high-tech layouts dose more often.
Is Vibrance safe for shrimp?
Yes — it is a low-copper, shrimp-safe formula.
Does Vibrance work without CO₂?
Yes — it suits both low-tech (no CO₂) and high-tech CO₂ tanks. Dose lighter in low-tech tanks.
Will Vibrance help red plants?
It supports colour with iron and traces; for the strongest reds, add Sunken Garden Red and ensure good light.
Does it contain iron?
Yes — iron and trace elements are included for colour and healthy new growth.
How much should I use?
Dose by tank water volume per the label — around 2–3 ml twice a week for a 2 ft tank. Start low and adjust.
Will it cause algae?
Not when dosed correctly — healthy dense planting out-competes algae. Start at the lower dose.
Do I still need root tabs?
For water-column stem plants, no. Heavy root-feeders like swords and crypts benefit from root tabs.
What sizes does it come in?
100 ml, 200 ml and 500 ml.
Is Vibrance good for a Dutch-style tank?
Yes — it is specifically formulated for the dense, bushy growth that defines Dutch-style aquascaping.
Related Products & Guides
Pair with: Sunken Garden Green, Sunken Garden Red, Sunken Garden Root Tabs. Collections: Aquarium Fertilizer, Sunken Garden range, Planted Tank Setup. Guides: Complete Fertilizer Guide, All-in-One Fertilizer.
Conclusion
Sunken Garden Vibrance is the all-in-one fertilizer for aquascapers chasing a dense, vibrant, Dutch-style planted tank — complete, shrimp-safe, CO₂ and non-CO₂ compatible, and made in India. Dose it weekly for lush, bushy, colourful growth.
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