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

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Aquarium-safe soils are available at pet stores or online. Be sure to avoid soils that contain chemicals or fertilizers, as these can be harmful to your fish.2. Rinse the soil before adding it to the tank. Upon setting the Fluval Stratum in your tank, you will not see any ammonia spikes. Continuous cycling of the water can also help in maturing the substrate.

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Fluval Stratum will only last for a couple of years – two to three years. Even if you handle it with added care, the particles will slowly disintegrate so you will be left with no choice but to make replacements soon after. Can You Reuse Fluval Stratum? Tanks owners have different opinions when it comes to capping Fluval Stratum. Some agree to cap while others simply do not want to. At that point plants will rely on the substrate to conduct nutrients from other sources – such as fish food and water dosing. This is a major advantage of keeping your plants in pots – especially when you have digging fish such as goldfish. When it runs out of juice, simple as washing them out and adding new soil.

It would be your personal choice when it comes to rinsing the Fluval Stratum before putting it in your aquarium. The cleaning process begins the moment you’re adding the substrate to your new tank. If you’ve rinsed it prior, your Fluval stratum won’t need much cleaning afterwards. If not, cleaning is necessary to eliminate any debris, dirt, or crushed pellets that may have escaped the rinsing process.

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No, you should not rinse your Fluval stratum before adding it to your tank. For starters, that’s not really necessary. It does come with its minuses, such as increased costs, poor anchoring characteristics for newly-added plants, and extreme fragility. However, it’s important to do it slowly and carefully to minimize stress on the fish. Here’s a step-by-step guide on how to do it:1. Choose the new substrate you want to use and make sure it’s compatible with the fish in your tank. Next, fill the bottom of your tank with an appropriate amount of dechlorinated water (depending on its size) before adding the new substrate. Finally, use a gravel vacuum to evenly spread out the Fluval Stratum and make sure it’s settled properly at the bottom of your tank for optimal filtration results. Can I Mix Fluval Stratum With Gravel? CaribSea Eco-Complete – This is similar to fluorite. It is sold in a 20 lb (9.1 kg) bag. Eco Complete is sold with some water already in it that supposedly helps to cycle your aquarium. This water throws off the conversion from mass to volume a bit, but I estimate each bag has 5.9 Liters.When you first get your Fluval Stratum you will need to rinse it. It should be washed in cold running water. Be aware, Fluval Stratum is a delicate substance. If you blast it with fast running water, it will break up.