{"product_id":"seachem-flourite-planted-substrate","title":"Seachem Flourite Planted Substrate","description":"\u003ch2\u003eSeachem Flourite Planted Substrate\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeachem Flourite Planted Substrate\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\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 aquaria.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCan be used as the main substrate bed 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.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWill not alter aquarium water pH.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMade for long-term use and does not need replacing during the life of the aquarium.\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 community aquariums where a natural gravel substrate is required.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAquarists looking for Seachem planted tank substrate without a chemical coating or treatment.\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 needed, as this natural product can become dusty during transit.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse Flourite alone for the most effective integral substrate bed, or mix it with other aquarium gravels if preferred.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdd 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.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInitial cloudiness is normal. Use mechanical filtration, such as filter floss, to remove cloudiness; Seachem Clarity can be used to accelerate clearing.\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 use.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompatible with mechanical filtration for clearing initial dust-related 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 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 before adding it to my aquarium?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nIt is pre-washed, but rinsing may still be required because the natural clay gravel can become dusty in transit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill Flourite change the pH of my freshwater 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\u003eCan I use this substrate in a freshwater tank without live plants?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nYes. Although its appearance is best suited to planted aquaria, it can be used in any freshwater aquarium environment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMust I add laterite or another gravel modifier with Flourite?\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 setting up Flourite?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nInitial cloudiness is normal. 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