Flourish vs Easy Green: nutrient coverage and bottle directions
By Richard James · Manufacturer sources checked · 28 October 2026
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Quick answer
A micronutrient-focused routine and an all-in-one nutrient routine answer different needs. Compare the declared analysis and actual inputs before deciding whether to replace or combine bottles.
Check the named formulation
Flourish is not intended as a substantial nitrogen/phosphorus source. Easy Green’s current product page lists a broader nutrient analysis. This does not establish that either routine fits every plant mass, light level or source-water nutrient supply.
Easy Green packaging matters
Aquarium Co-Op currently distinguishes the 500 mL measuring-cap amount, 1 mL per 10 US gallons, from the 120 mL bottle’s dropper directions. Frequency depends on the maker’s lighting guidance. Do not assume one pump from an older bottle equals one current cap or generic drop count.
Compare a week, not a single squirt
Write the amount per application and number of applications separately. A bottle’s liquid volume does not describe its nutrient contribution. This comparison does not turn the maker’s nitrate targets into a universal livestock-safe target for every aquarium.
Tools and next checks
Flourish calculator · Easy Green calculator. Check the supported liquid reference against the exact cap/dropper instructions before use; the tool does not choose frequency from a light reading.
Keep the result in context
Use actual water volume and the exact schedule. Do not equate the liquid millilitres with active nutrient mass. Read units and concentration and schedule changes before comparing a daily and weekly routine.
Sources and check scope
Sources checked 28 October 2026. Manufacturer product information and scoped instructions; no independent efficacy or clinical review. This source check was assisted by AI; it is not an independent human expert or veterinary review. Match the exact pack and consult its manufacturer if directions conflict.