{"product_id":"seachem-flourite-black-planted-substrate","title":"Seachem Flourite Black Planted Substrate","description":"\u003ch2\u003eSeachem Flourite Black Planted Substrate\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeachem Flourite Black Planted Substrate\u003c\/strong\u003e is a stable, porous clay gravel for natural planted aquariums and freshwater aquarium setups. Its dark appearance is particularly suited to planted aquaria, while providing a long-term substrate option for freshwater fishkeepers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Benefits\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpecially fractured porous clay gravel designed for planted aquariums.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuitable for use as an integral substrate bed in natural planted tanks.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMay also be used in any freshwater aquarium environment.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCan be used alone or mixed with other gravels.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDoes not require gravel modifiers such as laterite.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNot chemically coated or treated, and will not alter aquarium pH.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDesigned to remain in the aquarium for its life without needing replacement.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow to Use\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAlthough pre-washed, rinse before use if dust has developed during transit.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlace the substrate in the aquarium to create the desired gravel bed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFill the aquarium slowly to avoid disturbing the substrate bed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFor gentler filling, place a bowl in the aquarium and pour water into the bowl so it overflows softly onto the gravel.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSuitable For\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNatural planted freshwater aquariums.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFreshwater aquariums where a black porous clay gravel substrate is preferred.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAquarists using the substrate as the main bed or alongside other aquarium gravels.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuitable for freshwater aquarium environments.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompatible with mechanical filtration, such as filter floss, to clear initial cloudiness.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeachem Clarity™ may be used to accelerate clearing of initial cloudiness.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat's Included\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeachem Flourite Black Planted Substrate.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes Seachem Flourite Black need to be rinsed before adding it to my aquarium?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nIt is pre-washed, but as it is a natural product it may become dusty in transit. Rinse it before use if needed to remove residual dust.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill Flourite Black change the pH of my aquarium water?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nNo. It is not chemically coated or treated and will not alter the pH of the water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I use this black substrate in an aquarium without live plants?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nYes. Although its appearance is best suited to planted aquaria, it may be used in any freshwater aquarium environment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo I need laterite or another gravel modifier with Seachem Flourite Black?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nNo. Gravel modifiers such as laterite are not necessary.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy is my water cloudy after setting up Flourite Black?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nInitial cloudiness is normal. 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