--- product_id: 3600461 title: "Seachem Flourish Excel 500 ml" brand: "seachem" price: "€ 35.11" currency: EUR in_stock: true category: "Seachem" url: https://www.desertcart.pt/products/3600461-seachem-flourish-excel-500-ml store_origin: PT region: Portugal --- # Bioavailable organic carbon source Precise dosing for optimal plant health Iron in ferrous (Fe+2) state for max uptake Seachem Flourish Excel 500 ml **Brand:** seachem **Price:** € 35.11 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 🌱 Elevate your aquatic garden—because thriving plants mean a thriving ecosystem! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Seachem Flourish Excel 500 ml by seachem - **How much does it cost?** € 35.11 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.pt](https://www.desertcart.pt/products/3600461-seachem-flourish-excel-500-ml) ## Best For - seachem enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted seachem brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Maximize Iron Absorption:** Promotes iron in its ferrous form (Fe+2), ensuring your plants get the most out of every nutrient drop. - • **Trusted Science-Backed Formula:** Backed by 30+ years of Seachem’s expertise, combining hobbyist passion with rigorous research for proven results. - • **Safe for Fish, Smart for Aquariums:** Formulated to be completely fish-safe, with dosing flexibility to protect sensitive species like Anacharis. - • **Streamlined Photosynthesis Support:** Bypasses complex carbon chains, providing plants with finished compounds to accelerate growth and vibrancy. - • **Boost Plant Growth with Bioavailable Carbon:** Flourish Excel delivers ready-to-use organic carbon, fueling lush aquatic plant development without the wait. ## Overview Seachem Flourish Excel 500 ml is a scientifically formulated liquid carbon supplement designed to enhance aquatic plant growth by providing bioavailable organic carbon and promoting iron in its most absorbable ferrous state. Safe for fish and easy to dose, it accelerates photosynthesis by supplying plants with ready-to-use carbon compounds. Trusted by hobbyists for over 30 years, Flourish Excel supports vibrant, healthy aquariums with proven, research-backed performance. ## Description All plants require a source of carbon, and Flourish Excel is a great and convenient source of bioavailable organic carbon.For over three decades, Seachem has been a company rooted in sound science. Our experience in the hobby and an educated staff of chemists and biologists are part of the package when you purchase Seachem products. Seachem remains as one of the few surviving independent and privately owned pet care companies. Seachem is owned and operated by hobbyists. All of our employees are hobbyists who maintain aquariums at home and at the office. Seachem itself was started because one such passionate hobbyist - Dr. Leo G. Morin (Founder) - recognized that the available solutions to aquarists problem wanting. This resulted in Seachem’s very first product: Cupraplex (today known as Cupramine). Over thirty years later Seachem is still approaching old problems in a new way. Seachem’s philosophy is that the knowledgeable hobbyist makes the best customer. This is reflected in solid and reliable customer education and support as well as products proven in science and performance. While Seachem has grown rapidly into a national and international firm, it retains the culture of a small company and is readily available to its customers. ## Features - CARBON PRODUCTION: All plants require a source of carbon, and Flourish Excel is a great and convenient source of bioavailable organic carbon. - IRON PRODUCTION: Flourish Excel also possesses iron reducing properties, thus promoting the ferrous state of iron (Fe+2), which is more easily utilized by plants than ferric iron (Fe+3). - PHOTOSYNTHESIS: Plants must produce longer chain carbon compounds (photosynthetic intermediates). By dosing with Flourish Excel you bypass the involvement of chain carbon compounds, and introduce the already finished, structurally similar compounds. - TREATMENT: On initial use or after a major (> 40%) water change, use 1 capful of Flourish Excel (5 mL) for every 40 L (10 US gallons). Thereafter, use 1 capful for every 200 L (50 US gallons) daily or every other day. For smaller dosing please note that each cap thread is approximately 1 mL. - SAFETY: Flourish Excel is completely safe for fish, however if you have Anacharis in an aquarium in which you are dosing Flourish Excel, then it is recommended to use it every other day rather than daily. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B000256962 | | ASIN | B000256962 | | Allergen Information | Gluten Free | | Best Sellers Rank | #7,107 in Pet Supplies ( See Top 100 in Pet Supplies ) #44 in Aquarium Water Treatments | | Brand Name | Seachem | | Customer Reviews | 4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars (5,725) | | Date First Available | June 9, 2004 | | Department | Unisex-Adult | | Global Trade Identification Number | 00000116045308 | | Included Components | Seachem Flourish Excel 500 ml | | Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No | | Item Form | Liquid | | Item Type Name | Seachem Flourish Excel 500 ml | | Item Weight | 454 Grams | | Item model number | 116045308 | | Liquid Volume | 500 Milliliters | | Manufacturer | Seachem Laboratories, Inc. | | Manufacturer | Seachem Laboratories, Inc. | | Manufacturer Part Number | 075225 | | Manufacturer recommended age | 1 month and up | | Model Number | 116045308 | | Pet Type | Fish | | Product Dimensions | 7.6 x 1.5 x 1.5 inches; 1 Pounds | | Target Species | Fish | | UPC | 752190152686 000116045308 | | Unit Count | 8.4 Fluid Ounces | | Warranty Description | Warranty | ## Product Details - **Brand:** Seachem - **Item Form:** Liquid - **Item Weight:** 454 Grams - **Liquid Volume:** 500 Milliliters - **Number of Packs:** 1 ## Images ![Seachem Flourish Excel 500 ml - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61V3cVDRUYL.jpg) ## Available Options This product comes in different **Size** options. ## Questions & Answers **Q: What causes this product to kill algae, and does it kill anything else (like beneficial bacteria)?** A: I bought the Seachem Flourish Excel because it seems to be the best solution to a Black Beard Algae problem I'm having, and after studying what it does, and how it does it, I too was worried about the Beneficial Bacteria in my 2 large canister filters.Couldn't find a direct answer to that question, so I sent an e-mail directly to Seachem Laboratories. Here is my question to them and their reply...... Message: I have a 72 gal heavily planted community tank and am having an outbreak of Black Beard Algae. I purchased your product as it seems the best solution to the problem, but I need a question answered before I can use your product. I now understand how your product works, but will this product also kill off the Beneficial Bacteria inside the Seachem Matrix Bio-Media of my 2 large canister filters?! Crashing the cycle in my tank is not an option. Is this product (Flourish Excel) safe to use for the bacteria that maintains the nitrogen cycle of my tank, or will it kill the bacteria in my filter media along with the Black Beard Algae and crash the nitrogen cycle of my tank? Need a straight answer, please, Thank You Seachem Support 10304 (Seachem Laboratories) Sep 23, 2022, 16:31 ADT Hi there, thanks for reaching out! No, Excel will not affect your biological filtration if dosed appropriately. Hope this helps! Seachem Support 10304 Needless to say, I am very relieved, and pleased. Now I can start the process of getting rid of that Black Beard Algae and not worry about crashing my nitrogen cycle. 2 Thumbs Up to Seachem Laboratories! **Q: are they copper free?** A: No. They contain 0.001% copper. Though people have used them in shrimp tanks without a problem, others have had shrimp die, particularly if the tablet got stirred up from the substrate (rescaping, fish burrowing, etc). If there's a chance of your substrate being disturbed, I'd recommend going with API Root Tabs instead, as they do not contain copper. **Q: How I use this for my tank 20 gallons** A: Per the instructions: "On initial use or after a major (> 40%) water change, use 1 capful (5 mL) for every 40 L (10 US gallons). Thereafter use 1 capful for every 200 L (50 US gallons) daily or every other day. For smaller dosing please note that each cap thread is approximately 1 mL." 1 cap = 5ml 1 cap for every 50 gallon equates to 1 ml for every 10 gallons or 2 ml for 20 gallons. **Q: Is the product compatible with freshwater invertebrates, like amano shrimp?** A: I use this product on a regular basis and I have snails and shrimp in my tank. No problems. ## Frequently Bought Together - Seachem Flourish Excel 500 ml - Seachem Flourish Freshwater Plant Supplement 500 ml - Seachem Prime Fresh and Saltwater Conditioner - Chemical Remover and Detoxifier 500 ml --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.pt/products/3600461-seachem-flourish-excel-500-ml](https://www.desertcart.pt/products/3600461-seachem-flourish-excel-500-ml) --- *Product available on Desertcart Portugal* *Store origin: PT* *Last updated: 2026-06-19*