Frequently asked questions

• What is Piranha Liquid and what does it do for my plants?

  Piranha Liquid from Advanced Nutrients is a beneficial fungi inoculant, specifically arbuscular mycorrhizae, which form a symbiotic relationship with the roots. Their fungal filaments extend the root system and let the plant reach areas of the substrate the roots can't access on their own. The result is much broader access to water and nutrients.

• What dose of Piranha Liquid should I use?

  The recommended dose is 2 to 3 ml per liter of water at each watering, and it can be maintained throughout the entire growing cycle. Consistency is what makes the difference: applying it regularly keeps the colonization active.

• When should I start applying it and how long does it take to work?

  Ideally, start from the rooting stage so the fungi colonize the roots as soon as possible. Keep in mind that mycorrhizae need 7 to 10 days to colonize, so it's not an immediate effect. That's why it's best applied consistently rather than as a one-off.

• What fungi does it contain exactly?

  It contains arbuscular endomycorrhizal fungi from several genera selected for their compatibility: Rhizophagus, Funneliformis and Acaulospora, and it's also compatible with Rhizobium. These fungi colonize the root cortex and develop arbuscules inside the cells, where they exchange nutrients for sugars with the plant.

• What other products can I combine it with?

  Advanced Nutrients presents it as part of a root support trio alongside Tarantula, which provides beneficial bacteria, and Sensizym, which provides enzymes. Used together, they cover all three fronts of the root zone. You can add them to your regular feeding schedule.

• What improvements will I notice in my grow?

  Growers who use it report much better nutrient uptake, healthier roots, more resistance to water stress and greater resilience against disease. All of this translates into more vigorous overall growth. It's a product that works on the foundation of your grow: the root.