The Best Aquarium Substrate For Plants in 2023: Top 8 By Expert Analysis

GRAVEL: Seachem Flourite Black is a specially fracted stable porous clay gravel for the natural planted aquarium. Its appearance is best suited to planted aquaria, but may be used in any freshwater aquarium environment.

AQUARIUM BED: Gravel modifiers such as laterite are not necessary when using Seachem Flourite Black as this product is most effective when used alone as an integral substrate bed, but it may be mixed with other gravels.

SET-UP: When adding water to the aquarium, fill slowly to avoid disturbing Flourite Black substrate bed. Place a bowl in the aquarium and add water directly to the bowl, allowing water to overflow softly on to the gravel bed. Initial cloudiness is normal, but to remove this simply use mechanical filtration

COMPATIBLE: Flourite Black substrates will work fine with an under gravel filter and will not soften or decompose to an unsuitable state within your tank.Flourite substrates will work fine with an UGF

SAFETY: Seachem Flourite Black is not chemically coated or treated, thus does not alter the pH of the water. Flourite Black is beneficial for the life of the aquarium and need not be replaced.

【Made by Nature】Made from specially processed natural material from the earth, Ideal natural planted aquarium substrate for most aquatic plants, provides healthy plant root system and for shrimps requiring softer water.

【For Healthy System】Developed for cultivation of aquatics plants and is also suitable substrate for shrimps. It provides fundamental minerals and trace elements, rich in organic acids and nitrogen nutrients, which promote the health and growth of shrimps straturm.

【High Quality Effect】Its porous constucture creates an attractive and stable breeding ground for beneficial bacteria that keep your aquarium water clean. This product can reproduce the mildly acidic water condition most aquatic plants prefer and can also extend and slow the release of the fertilizer needed for aquatic plants.

【Safe to Use】This product does not require rinsing and can be used directly in aquarium. Use a bowl or plastic bag in aquarium and add water to the bowl or plastic bag allowing water to overflow softly on to the gravel bed. The initial cloudiness of the water would gone quickly as the filter system runs. This product has been strictly tested and has proved to be no harm to the fish and aquatic plants, however, for safety, please wait for at least a week if you want to move in any fish or shrimp.

【Ideal Size】Black Color, Normal 3-5mm grain size, Volume 5L Per Bag, Approximate weight 10 lbs , In general, the average thickness of aquarium soil laid ranges in 6-8cm; specific cases can be referred to this usage amount to determine how much you need for your system.

Available in 5-pound bag

Great option for a variety of freshwater plants, shrimp, snails and tropical fish

Premium natural sand for the planted aquarium

Good for the life of the aquarium

Includes 1 x 5lb Bio activated bacteria seeded substrate and 1 x 10lb dry aquarium substrate

Pure, natural, unique gravel - Triple washed and kiln dried

Screened and graded at 2-4mm

Add the Bio Substrate for an instant cyled aquarium - for new or existing aquariums

【Natural Landscaping】 Landen Namale Aquarium Sand is a natural product used as a general aquarium fish tank sand and a make-up sand for aquatic plant landscaping. With a gentle and natural color, it is available for different landscaping designs, applicable in a variety of ways; It can highlight the form and color of landscaping and show the supernatural style of the riverbed

【Enhancing Water Quality】 It has strong adsorption performance and purifies the water quality of the aquatic ecosystem. It is suitable for amphibians, reptiles, and other aquatic pets and organisms (such as salamanders, newts, turtles, frogs, freshwater fish, black water organisms, etc.).

【Natural and Safe】 Pure natural products, moderate pH value, suitable fresh water and seawater, no use of dyes or paints, no impact on water quality, no release of any harmful substances harmful to fish and aquatic plants, are safe to use for all aquatic organisms.

【Product Specifications】 After our layer-by-layer screening and high-pressure cleaning, the particles are uniform, with a diameter of 0.3-0.5mm; Vacuum packaging, each bag weight: 5kg, about 11 pounds; Average density: 75 pounds per cubic foot.

【Usage】It is recommended that the product be rinsed again using clean water before use in order to achieve best landscaping effect. 1 kg of this product is around 837cm3 in volume and used in a LANDEN 45P (W45 x D27 x H30cm) fish tank, with a pavement thickness of 1cm; 7kg of the product is used in a LANDEN 60P(W60 x D30 x H36cm) fish tank with a pavement thickness of 3.25cm. For other application scenarios, refer to the above dosage as appropriate.

Material: cultivation medium of the fish tank is made of black soil, which cannot be cleaned, and has a small amount of impurities. It can be removed with gauze after water injection.

Anti-corrosion of the bottom bed: The dense and porous design of the bottom fully guarantees the aeration structure, so that the aquatic bottom will not be hardened, corrupted, and odorless.

Continuously soften the water: The super-strong respiratory system inside the soil can absorb calcium and magnesium ions in the water and soften the water. Let the water plants breathe freely to present a more beautiful state.

Suitable for the scene: very suitable for use in the aquarium. It is an excellent choice for aquarium plants.

Aquarium Safe - 100% natural

Promotes good bacteria growth because of its large surface area

Contrasts well with a planted tank

Great for Aquatic Plants