{"product_id":"seachem-flourite-black-sand-planted-substrate","title":"Seachem Flourite Black Sand Planted Substrate","description":"\u003ch2\u003eSeachem Flourite Black Sand Planted Substrate\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeachem Flourite Black Sand Planted Substrate\u003c\/strong\u003e is a stable, porous clay gravel substrate for natural planted aquariums and freshwater aquarium setups. This 3.5 kg (7.7 lb) bag is suited to aquarists who want a black sand-style base for aquatic plants or a natural-looking freshwater display.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Benefits\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpecially fracted, stable and porous clay gravel for planted aquaria.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlack appearance is particularly suited to planted aquarium layouts.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCan be used in any freshwater aquarium environment.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNot chemically coated or treated, and will not alter aquarium water pH.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDesigned to remain effective for the life of the aquarium without replacement.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLaterite and other gravel modifiers are not necessary.\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\u003eUse alone as an integral substrate bed for best results, or mix with other gravels if preferred.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAlthough pre-washed, rinse before use if dust has developed during transit.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFill the aquarium slowly to prevent disturbing the substrate bed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlace a bowl in the aquarium and add water directly into it, allowing the water to overflow gently onto the gravel.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInitial cloudiness is normal. Use mechanical filtration, such as filter floss, to remove cloudiness. Seachem Clarity™ may be used to accelerate clearing.\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 aquariums.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFreshwater aquarium environments.\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\u003e3.5 kg (7.7 lb) Seachem Flourite Black Sand 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\u003eDo I need to rinse Seachem Flourite Black Sand before adding it to my aquarium?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nIt is pre-washed, but as it is a natural product it can become dusty during transit. Rinse it before use if residual dust is present.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill this black planted aquarium substrate change my aquarium pH?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nNo. Flourite Black Sand 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 Flourite Black Sand in a freshwater aquarium without live plants?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nYes. While 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\u003eMust I mix this substrate with laterite or another gravel modifier?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nNo. Gravel modifiers such as laterite are not necessary.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan Flourite Black Sand be mixed with other aquarium gravel?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nYes. It is most effective when used alone as an integral substrate bed, but it may also be mixed with other gravels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy is my aquarium water cloudy after adding the substrate?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nInitial cloudiness is normal. Use mechanical filtration such as filter floss to remove it, or use Seachem Clarity™ to accelerate clearing.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AD","offers":[{"title":"3.5kg","offer_id":39279150727222,"sku":"000116352307","price":569.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0151\/9016\/3510\/products\/seachem-flourite-black-sand-planted-substrate-natural-aquarium-gravel_1.jpg?v=1743712491","url":"https:\/\/jungleaquatics.com\/products\/seachem-flourite-black-sand-planted-substrate","provider":"Jungle Aquatics Pet Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}