{"product_id":"seachem-flourite-dark-planted-substrate","title":"Seachem Flourite Dark Planted Substrate","description":"\u003ch2\u003eSeachem Flourite Dark Planted Substrate\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeachem Flourite Dark Planted Substrate\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Benefits\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpecially fracted porous clay gravel for natural planted aquaria.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDark appearance suited to planted aquarium layouts.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNot chemically coated or treated.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWill not alter aquarium water pH.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDoes not require gravel modifiers such as laterite.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuitable for the life of the aquarium and does not need 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\u003eUse Seachem Flourite Dark as an integral substrate bed for best effectiveness, or mix it with other gravels if preferred.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAlthough pre-washed, rinse the substrate before use if dust has developed during transit.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFill the aquarium slowly to avoid disturbing the gravel bed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlace a bowl in the aquarium and add water directly into the bowl, allowing it to overflow gently onto the substrate.\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\u003ePlanted freshwater aquariums.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNatural aquascapes and planted tank displays.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFreshwater aquariums that require a stable clay gravel substrate.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMay be used alone or mixed with other aquarium gravels.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuitable for freshwater aquarium environments.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompatible with mechanical filtration for clearing initial water 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 Dark 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 Dark change the pH of aquarium water?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nNo. It is not chemically coated or treated and will not alter water pH.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShould I rinse Flourite Dark before adding it to my aquarium?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nIt is pre-washed, but as a natural product it may become dusty in transit. Rinse it if needed to remove residual dust before setup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I use this dark planted aquarium substrate in a tank without live plants?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nYes. Its appearance is best suited to planted aquaria, but 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 Flourite Dark?\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 aquarium water cloudy after adding the substrate?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nInitial cloudiness is normal. 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