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

While I am still fairly new to the aquarium hobby, I have become somewhat addicted, as appears to be common among our community! Something to note in advance that although you may have read that this Substrate does not leech ammonia, it does appear leech a small amount; enough to stress Shrimp, but probably not enough to bother most fish. I was recording about 0.5 on my Test kit, and I had not added any Ammonia myself at that point just yet. You must cycle your aquarium properly with this substrate. I have used a few types of substrate in my tanks, including cheap potting soil in a "Walstad" style tank. The Fluval Stratum Substrate is my favourite insofar for planted aquariums. This substrate is very light and my plants rooted through it quickly with apparent ease. I would recommend using some aqua-scaping tweezers to plant with, as I feel you would struggle using your fingertips due to how light it is; though, most hobbyists will have already invested in these sorts of tools. I was able to plant dwarf hairgrass in blades of 6-12 across the entire tank without any uprooting. It is nutrient dense are all growing healthily at a rate I am pleased with, even without the use of liquid Co2, or any fertilisers. I did not wash the soil as some other substrates recommend, but my water is still crystal clear! Though, I recommend covering the floor of the aquarium a plastic bag and filling the tank slowly to prevent disturbance, which helps prevent any initial cloudiness and reduces the chance of your newly-planted plants uprooting. This substrate is quite pricey but in my opinion for a hobbyist looking to create a densely planted tank it is worth every penny. Note: I would not recommend using this substrate for fish that like to poke around the substrate, such as goldfish; nor would I recommend it for snails, as they may uproot your plants. It's perfect for shrimp aquariums, and excellent for other fish which don't dig as much, such as Bettas.

Having read the reviews, I decided not to rinse the product first, and added a layer 4cm deep to my slighty damp tank. I then topped this with a layer of fine sand. I placed plastic on top, including some food container tops to stop this being disturbed when adding the water, which was from this tank prior. Water added gently, then removed the plastic layer, giving very clear water, so plants and fish could be added straight away as the water was already at the correct temperature

Well respected product so I’m expected good growth from the plants I’ve put in. Easy to put in the tank. Not sure what the fish will say it’s a new tank and he’s not there yet.

The Fluval Plant and Shrimp Stratum substrate has made a noticeable difference in my aquarium, plants rooted quickly and are growing much better. It helps maintain stable water parameters, which is ideal for shrimp and other sensitive tank inhabitants. The natural look enhances the aquascape, and it was easy to rinse and set up. Great quality, reliable results, and well worth it for planted tanks and shrimp keepers.

This substrate is brilliant. I changed from sand and now solely use this substrate in the tank. It’s perfect for snails too! Do not rinse before - just put it in the tank and fill up carefully using a plastic bag. I had zero cloudiness. The plants are thriving and the tank looks so much cleaner.

Recently I decided to buy a 300l tank and desperately needed new substrate to fill it. Being a live plant girly, I knew I was going to buy this for the bottom. Pros: •This substrate is literally the best one you can get for plant health/growth. Plants will thrive in this and form the most intricate roots all around it so you know it’s doing its job! •Helps keep my slightly higher water pH neutral which keeps my tank and its inhabitants happy. •Safe for all delicate invertebrates and fish! Cons: •Don’t ever try washing this because it will just form mud! It’s impossible to wash which in turn causes some unfavorable stuff in your tank (but a good filter will fix it no problem!) •Adding to above, putting in without washing causes your tank to go a horribly cloudy color with some bits floating on top that need to be removed with a net. Rather unsightly but easily fixed. Overall, I wouldn’t ever buy another substrate for my tank because it doesn’t get much better than this. My plants all thrive and it keeps my tank healthy. Would definitely recommend!

Being new to planted aquariums i had no clue what i was meant to be using as substrate etc. This stuff made it super easy, gently give it a rinse with water (DO NOT SCRUB) and let the dusty bits wash away, i used a colander and rinsed a small amount at a time. When it was time to fill my tank i used the cup method (insert hose into a cup inside the tank and slowly fill, let the water overflow in the cup and fill your tank) I found that this does not disturb the soil as much. The water did go slightly murky but after one water change it cleared up, totally normal with aqua soil from what i read. I was expecting to have to cap this with gravel or something but you just add this stuff and you're good to go. I cant comment on how well my plants will do as they have not been in long, but every youtuber seems to recommend this stuff. So we shall see but i am overall happy, the price is far more reasonable that most brands. i did also buy the tropica soil bags and they were tiny for the same price.

I have been using normal sand in my nano aquarium from about last 1yr or so but now the plant growth started to reduce. This is the reason why I thought to try a substrate. This fluval is good, plants looks healthy now but nothing very exceptional to say. This pack is too much for my nano tank, i have half of the contents left in the packet.

Recouvert de gravier, ne trouble pas l'eau du tout. Il faut verser l'eau lentement. A voir après au niveau de la pousse des plantes.

Ich bin mit dem Fluval Stratum sehr zufrieden. Der Bodengrund lässt sich leicht einbringen, wirkt natürlich und sorgt für ein hervorragendes Pflanzenwachstum. Die Wurzeln greifen gut, und die Pflanzen entwickeln sich sichtbar kräftiger. Auch das Wasser bleibt klar, und der pH-Wert wird auf einem stabilen, leicht sauren Niveau gehalten – ideal für viele tropische Arten. Optisch wirkt der dunkle Bodengrund sehr edel und bringt die Farben der Pflanzen und Fische richtig schön zur Geltung. Fazit: Hochwertiger, nährstoffreicher Bodengrund – ideal für Aquascaping und bepflanzte Becken. Klare Kaufempfehlung!

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