Fluval Plant & Shrimp Stratum - Aquarium Substrate - 17.6 lb / 8 kg

Fluval Plant and Shrimp Stratum is the ideal substrate for stimulating the growth of aquatic plants in freshwater aquariums. This 17.6 lb substrate is collected from the mineral-rich foothills of Mount Aso Volcano in Japan, making it an excellent alternative for planted aquariums and those housing shrimp. Its unique composition promotes robust plant growth, allowing plant roots to easily penetrate and spread throughout the substrate to obtain key nutrients. This fosters vigorous development and ensures your plants flourish.

The porous structure of Fluval Stratum facilitates rapid colonization of beneficial nitrifying bacteria, essential for maintaining a healthy and balanced aquarium ecosystem. It also helps to support a neutral to slightly acidic pH, which is ideal for most plants, tropical fish, and shrimp commonly kept in planted aquariums. The stratum provides newborn shrimp with a safe refuge from predators until they grow large enough to venture out. Furthermore, Fluval Stratum will not discolor the water and aids in controlling organic discoloration, especially when natural driftwood is present in the aquarium.

• Ideal for stimulating aquatic plant growth
• Suitable for freshwater aquariums
• Promotes strong root growth
• Encourages beneficial bacteria colonization
• Helps maintain neutral to slightly acidic pH
• Provides refuge for newborn shrimp
• Does not discolor water