Fluval Plant and Shrimp Stratum Aquarium Planting Substrate, Dark Brown, 2 kg (Pack of 1)

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This is a major advantage of keeping your plants in pots – especially when you have digging fish such as goldfish. Collected from the mineral-rich foothills of Mount Aso Volcano in Japan, Fluval Stratum is the ideal substrate for stimulating the growth of aquatic plants in freshwater aquariums and those featuring shrimp. This is preferable to one 25% water change weekly since the latter can disturb the substrate in the process. Disinfect Decorations: After rinsing off your decorations, soak them in a mixture of 1 part bleach and 10 parts water for about 15 minutes before rinsing with tap water again and allowing them time to air dry completely.

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If left uncleaned, these particles will cloud up your aquarium and make it difficult for both you and your fish to see clearly inside of it. Be sure to use a soft bristled brush or sponge if necessary to ensure that everything has been thoroughly cleaned out. These compounds alone do not provide sufficient nutrients for most aquatic plants, so additional nutrients will need to be supplied for most plants either in liquid or root tab form.

This is due to the presence of humic acids and tannins contained within the substrate which can leach into the water column over time. A product such as the Fluval 3-in-1 Waste Remover / Feeder ( Small, Large) can be used to dislodge debris / detritus / waste from the soil, which can then be more easily removed from the aquarium with a small hose.

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Do not use a gravel vacuum to clean a soil substrate as one would with gravel or sand, as doing so will destroy the substrate. For many using this Seachem Flourite substrate, mechanical filtration with a filter floss is needed to dissipate particles after the initial installation. Below is a list of some of the pros and cons I have found using Fluval Stratum over the last few years. However within a couple of weeks "patches" of Fluval Stratum started appearing in the sand, especially were the x10 (or more) flow rate reduced the sand cover. Fluval Stratum also provides newborn shrimp with a refuge, allowing them to escape predators until they are large enough to emerge.The murky waters will cause your fish to experience some discomfort, and you don’t want to stress them out. Empty the Tank: Before beginning any cleaning process, it is important to empty the tank of all decorations and fish. Biological balance – This substrate is porous vulcanic soil, ideal for bacterial growth which improves the biological balance of your tank. On this blog, I share a lot of information about the aquarium hobby and various fish species that I like.