Seachem Flourite Dark Planted Substrate

Seachem Flourite Dark Planted Substrate

Seachem Flourite Dark Planted Substrate is a stable, porous clay gravel for planted freshwater aquariums. Designed for aquarists creating a natural planted aquarium environment, this dark aquarium substrate can also be used in any freshwater setup.

Key Benefits

• Specially fracted porous clay gravel for natural planted aquaria.
• Dark appearance suited to planted aquarium layouts.
• Not chemically coated or treated.
• Will not alter aquarium water pH.
• Does not require gravel modifiers such as laterite.
• Suitable for the life of the aquarium and does not need replacement.

How to Use

• Use Seachem Flourite Dark as an integral substrate bed for best effectiveness, or mix it with other gravels if preferred.
• Although pre-washed, rinse the substrate before use if dust has developed during transit.
• Fill the aquarium slowly to avoid disturbing the gravel bed.
• Place a bowl in the aquarium and add water directly into the bowl, allowing it to overflow gently onto the substrate.
• Initial cloudiness is normal. Use mechanical filtration, such as filter floss, to remove cloudiness. Seachem Clarity may be used to accelerate clearing.

Suitable For

• Planted freshwater aquariums.
• Natural aquascapes and planted tank displays.
• Freshwater aquariums that require a stable clay gravel substrate.

Compatibility

• May be used alone or mixed with other aquarium gravels.
• Suitable for freshwater aquarium environments.
• Compatible with mechanical filtration for clearing initial water cloudiness.

What's Included

• Seachem Flourite Dark Planted Substrate.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Seachem Flourite Dark change the pH of aquarium water?
No. It is not chemically coated or treated and will not alter water pH.

Should I rinse Flourite Dark before adding it to my aquarium?
It is pre-washed, but as a natural product it may become dusty in transit. Rinse it if needed to remove residual dust before setup.

Can I use this dark planted aquarium substrate in a tank without live plants?
Yes. Its appearance is best suited to planted aquaria, but it may be used in any freshwater aquarium environment.

Do I need laterite or another gravel modifier with Flourite Dark?
No. Gravel modifiers such as laterite are not necessary.

Why is my aquarium water cloudy after adding the substrate?
Initial cloudiness is normal. Use mechanical filtration such as filter floss to remove it, and Seachem Clarity may be used to accelerate clearing.

Does Seachem Flourite Dark need to be replaced over time?
No. It is suitable for the life of the aquarium and need not be replaced.

When can I expect delivery?

• Gauteng (Jhb/Pta) - 1-3 working days
• Nationwide (Cpt/Dbn+) - 2-5 working days
• Outlying Areas - 3-7 working days

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