Fluval Stratum Plant and Shrimp Substrate 4kg comes from the mineral-rich volcanic foothills of Mount Aso in Japan. This volcanic aquarium soil encourages strong plant growth by allowing roots to penetrate easily and access key nutrients. It also creates the ideal environment for beneficial nitrifying bacteria to colonise quickly.
The porous structure helps support a neutral to slightly acidic pH that suits most planted aquarium plants, tropical fish and shrimp. Newborn shrimp find safe refuge among the granules until they grow larger, while the substrate controls organic discolouration from driftwood without clouding the water.
Key Features:
- Encourages strong plant growth: Roots spread easily through the substrate to obtain essential nutrients.
- Porous volcanic structure: It allows rapid colonisation of beneficial nitrifying bacteria for better water quality.
- Supports neutral to slightly acidic pH: Ideal conditions for most plants, tropical fish and shrimp.
- Shrimp refuge: The granules provide hiding spots for newborn shrimp until they are large enough to emerge.
- Controls discolouration: It helps manage organic staining from driftwood without discolouring the water.