Source of KNO3, K2SO4?

[Ross Vandegrift]

Hello everyone,

I'm working on getting my algae under control, but have been
unable to find a source of KNO3 and K2SO4. I've heard that plant
fertilizers have these chemicals, but often contain other things that
make fishkeepers nervous. I checked the local science supply store but
they told me they couldn't order them. I'm a bit worried that lab-grade
chemicals might be too expensive anyhow (ie, ScienceLab.com wants $77
for it's cheapest K2SO4!)

Are there some easy sources for these two chemicals?

--
Ross Vandegrift


"The good Christian should beware of mathematicians, and all those who
make empty prophecies. The danger already exists that the mathematicians
have made a covenant with the devil to darken the spirit and to confine
man in the bonds of Hell."
--St. Augustine, De Genesi ad Litteram, Book II, xviii, 37

[Bill Stock]

"Ross Vandegrift" > wrote in message
...
> Hello everyone,
>
> I'm working on getting my algae under control, but have been
> unable to find a source of KNO3 and K2SO4. I've heard that plant
> fertilizers have these chemicals, but often contain other things that
> make fishkeepers nervous. I checked the local science supply store but
> they told me they couldn't order them. I'm a bit worried that lab-grade
> chemicals might be too expensive anyhow (ie, ScienceLab.com wants $77
> for it's cheapest K2SO4!)
>
> Are there some easy sources for these two chemicals?

Try here http://www.gregwatson.com/products.asp .


> --
> Ross Vandegrift
>
>
> "The good Christian should beware of mathematicians, and all those who
> make empty prophecies. The danger already exists that the mathematicians
> have made a covenant with the devil to darken the spirit and to confine
> man in the bonds of Hell."
> --St. Augustine, De Genesi ad Litteram, Book II, xviii, 37
>
>

[Rick]

"Ross Vandegrift" > wrote in message
...
> Hello everyone,
>
> I'm working on getting my algae under control, but have been
> unable to find a source of KNO3 and K2SO4. I've heard that plant
> fertilizers have these chemicals, but often contain other things that
> make fishkeepers nervous. I checked the local science supply store but
> they told me they couldn't order them. I'm a bit worried that lab-grade
> chemicals might be too expensive anyhow (ie, ScienceLab.com wants $77
> for it's cheapest K2SO4!)
>
> Are there some easy sources for these two chemicals?
>
> --
> Ross Vandegrift

you should be able to get those from any hydroponics store

Rick

[Ross Vandegrift]

On 2004-11-30, Bill Stock > wrote:
>> Are there some easy sources for these two chemicals?
>
> Try here http://www.gregwatson.com/products.asp .

Thanks a ton! These prices are much better than the lab-grade stuff I
could find elsewhere in my area.

Ross

[[email protected]]

> unable to find a source of KNO3 and K2SO4. I've heard that plant
> fertilizers have these chemicals, but often contain other things that
> make fishkeepers nervous.

www.gregwatson.com

I've never heard of any "other" things in these products causing any
issue to date and I've been using them for a decade and have used
various supplies.

Regards,
Tom Barr

[Ross Vandegrift]

On 2004-11-30, > wrote:
>> unable to find a source of KNO3 and K2SO4. I've heard that plant
>> fertilizers have these chemicals, but often contain other things that
>> make fishkeepers nervous.
>
> www.gregwatson.com
>
> I've never heard of any "other" things in these products causing any
> issue to date and I've been using them for a decade and have used
> various supplies.

Oh, ok. I've always heard thrown around that normal plat fertilizer can
harm fishes. I seem to recall Jim Brown saying this once, during a thread on
gardening fertilizers, but I can't locate it in the archives. Hmmm, sad
thing, my memory going south at only 22! ::-)

At any rate, if I'm wrong all the better. There's an Agway just up the
street with all kinds of fertilizers.

Thanks Tom!

--
Ross Vandegrift


"The good Christian should beware of mathematicians, and all those who
make empty prophecies. The danger already exists that the mathematicians
have made a covenant with the devil to darken the spirit and to confine
man in the bonds of Hell."
--St. Augustine, De Genesi ad Litteram, Book II, xviii, 37

[[email protected]]

> > www.gregwatson.com
> >
> > I've never heard of any "other" things in these products causing any
> > issue to date and I've been using them for a decade and have used
> > various supplies.
>
> Oh, ok. I've always heard thrown around that normal plat fertilizer can
> harm fishes. I seem to recall Jim Brown saying this once, during a thread on
> gardening fertilizers, but I can't locate it in the archives. Hmmm, sad
> thing, my memory going south at only 22! ::-)
>
> At any rate, if I'm wrong all the better. There's an Agway just up the
> street with all kinds of fertilizers.
>
> Thanks Tom!
>
> --
> Ross Vandegrift
>

Well general terrestrial ferts for gardens etc will harm the fish and
cause algae, they have NH4, ammonium in there. what he was liking
suggesting.

It must be NH4 and urea free.
They do not add this to KH2PO4, Fleet enema, K2SO4, KNO3 etc.

Regards,
Tom Barr

[Robert Flory]

"Ross Vandegrift" > wrote in message
...
> Hello everyone,
>
> I'm working on getting my algae under control, but have been
> unable to find a source of KNO3

Grants stump remover will do the trick for KNO3.

bob

[Ross Vandegrift]

On 2004-12-02, > wrote:
> Well general terrestrial ferts for gardens etc will harm the fish and
> cause algae, they have NH4, ammonium in there. what he was liking
> suggesting.
>
> It must be NH4 and urea free.
> They do not add this to KH2PO4, Fleet enema, K2SO4, KNO3 etc.


Great - thanks again Bill, Rick, Rob, and Tom!

I've got stuff on order and will do a blackout as soon as the stuff gets
here.

--
Ross Vandegrift


"The good Christian should beware of mathematicians, and all those who
make empty prophecies. The danger already exists that the mathematicians
have made a covenant with the devil to darken the spirit and to confine
man in the bonds of Hell."
--St. Augustine, De Genesi ad Litteram, Book II, xviii, 37