The difference between Essentials Pro and Essentials Plus is the alkalinity. Essentials Pro: Organic alkalinity - This requires a biological process to "release" the alkalinity. This makes it slow release rather than instant. Essentials Plus: Inorganic alkalinity - This requires no biological process and is available immediately. More @Wikipedia
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