Fluval Plant and Shrimp Stratum Aquarium Planting Substrate, Brown, 8 kg

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Eco-Complete contains some macronutrients, such as calcium, magnesium and potassium. And it also contains many micronutrients as well, which help with plant growth.

Fluval Stratum's inherent properties will help support a neutral to slightly acidic pH, ideal for most plant species and species of tropical fish or shrimp normally kept in planted aquariums. Fluval Stratum also provides newborn shrimp with a refuge, allowing them to escape predators until they are large enough to emerge. This highly attractive substrate will not discolour water and helps control organic discolouration usually present when natural driftwood is used.

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This product from Fluval is not only recommended for all beginners in the world of aquaristics, freshwater aquariums and shrimp farming. Even experts and experts will appreciate the advantages of Fluval Stratum, especially when it comes to stable values and abundant plant growth. Both are important factors for both a plant and a shrimp aquarium. The downside is that it’s incredibly messy and will cause very cloudy water if it’s disturbed in even a minor way. Also, it’s high nutrition value can cause algae blooms if it’s not properly balanced with appropriate lighting and CO2. Even if you took great care of the substrate and did not agitate it much, it is normal to have a little bit of cloudiness after filling up the tank. It may also be beneficial to use nutrient-rich aqua soils for heavy root-feeding plants such as cryptocorynes and sword plants. Substrate weight

Containing micro and macro plant nutrients the Plant and Shrimp Stratum allows excellent root growth which can easily spread through the substrate reaching vital available nutrients resulting in suburb plant growth. Substrate is the bed of gravel, sand or soil that lays at the bottom of an aquarium. It’s where aquatic plants grow roots and obtain some of their nourishment from. What is substrate made of? Porosity is a measure how much much empty space is within a grain of substrate. In other words, how many holes are in each grain. Substrate porosity However, this means a lot of ammonia will leach into your aquarium over the first few weeks and beyond. As a result, it’s best to wait for several weeks or even a couple of months until a biological filter has been established.Once you are done setting up your tank, you can simply let your filter run and let it do the rest of the job. Notification of Faulty Goods: Customers must notify the store within 7 working days if they receive faulty goods. This notification should be made as soon as possible. It’s best if you have a sponge filter, hardscape or other decorations that will contain beneficial bacteria from the previous setup. This will help you maintain your biological filter that has undoubtedly grown within your old substrate. Do plants grow better in sand or gravel? After you have poured the rinsed Fluval Stratum into the tank, it’s time to add water. The key to avoiding or reducing cloudiness in an aquarium is to gently fill water without stirring up the substrate. How do you do it? In such instances, you must wait for the dirt to settle by itself. Meanwhile, let your filter run continuously. If your aquarium seems too murky, you can do a few water changes until you are satisfied with the clarity. Frequently Asked Questions Q. Can I vacuum Fluval Stratum?