Seachem Flourite Planted Substrate

Seachem Flourite Planted Substrate

Seachem Flourite Planted Substrate is a specially fractured, stable and porous clay gravel for natural planted aquariums. Designed for aquarists creating a planted freshwater tank, it provides an integral substrate bed with an appearance suited to aquatic plant displays, while also being suitable for any freshwater aquarium environment.

Key Benefits

• Specially fractured porous clay gravel designed for planted aquaria.
• Can be used as the main substrate bed or mixed with other gravels.
• Does not require gravel modifiers such as laterite.
• Not chemically coated or treated.
• Will not alter aquarium water pH.
• Made for long-term use and does not need replacing during the life of the aquarium.

Suitable For

• Natural planted freshwater aquariums.
• Freshwater community aquariums where a natural gravel substrate is required.
• Aquarists looking for Seachem planted tank substrate without a chemical coating or treatment.

How to Use

• Although pre-washed, rinse before use if needed, as this natural product can become dusty during transit.
• Use Flourite alone for the most effective integral substrate bed, or mix it with other aquarium gravels if preferred.
• Add aquarium water slowly to avoid disturbing the substrate. Place a bowl in the aquarium and pour water into the bowl so that it overflows gently onto the gravel bed.
• Initial cloudiness is normal. Use mechanical filtration, such as filter floss, to remove cloudiness; Seachem Clarity can be used to accelerate clearing.

Compatibility

• Suitable for freshwater aquarium use.
• Compatible with mechanical filtration for clearing initial dust-related cloudiness.

What's Included

• Seachem Flourite Planted Substrate.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need to rinse Seachem Flourite before adding it to my aquarium?
It is pre-washed, but rinsing may still be required because the natural clay gravel can become dusty in transit.

Will Flourite change the pH of my freshwater aquarium water?
No. It is not chemically coated or treated and will not alter water pH.

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

Must I add laterite or another gravel modifier with Flourite?
No. Gravel modifiers such as laterite are not necessary.

Why is my aquarium water cloudy after setting up Flourite?
Initial cloudiness is normal. Use mechanical filtration such as filter floss to remove it, and Seachem Clarity can help accelerate clearing.

Does Seachem Flourite need to be replaced over time?
No. It is intended to last for the life of the aquarium and does not need replacement.

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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