Seachem Flourite Red Planted Substrate

Seachem Flourite Red Planted Substrate

Seachem Flourite Red Planted Substrate is a stable, porous clay gravel for aquarists creating a natural-looking planted freshwater aquarium. This specially fracted red substrate is designed for use as an integral aquarium substrate bed and is also suitable for any freshwater aquarium environment.

Key Benefits

• Stable porous clay gravel with a natural red appearance suited to planted aquaria.
• Not chemically coated or treated.
• Will not alter aquarium water pH.
• Does not require gravel modifiers such as laterite.
• Made for the life of the aquarium and does not need to be replaced.

Suitable For

• Planted freshwater aquariums.
• Freshwater aquariums where a natural clay gravel substrate is preferred.

Compatibility

• Most effective when used alone as a complete substrate bed.
• May also be mixed with other gravels.
• Use mechanical filtration, such as filter floss, to remove initial cloudiness.
• Seachem Clarity™ may be used to accelerate clearing.

How to Use

• Although pre-washed, rinse before use if needed to remove residual dust from transit.
• Add aquarium water slowly to avoid disturbing the substrate bed.
• Place a bowl in the aquarium and pour water directly into the bowl, allowing it to overflow gently onto the gravel.
• Initial cloudiness is normal.

What's Included

• Seachem Flourite Red Planted Substrate.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Seachem Flourite Red affect pH?
No. Flourite Red is not chemically coated or treated and will not alter the pH of the water.

Is this substrate only for planted tanks?
Its appearance is best suited to planted aquaria, but it may be used in any freshwater aquarium environment.

Do I need to add laterite to Flourite Red?
No. Gravel modifiers such as laterite are not necessary.

Should I rinse Flourite Red before adding it to my aquarium?
It is pre-washed, but as a natural product it can become dusty in transit. Rinse it before use where required to remove residual dust.

Why is my aquarium water cloudy after setup?
Initial cloudiness is normal. Use mechanical filtration such as filter floss to remove it, or use Seachem Clarity™ to accelerate clearing.

Will I need to replace this aquarium gravel later?
No. Seachem Flourite Red is intended to last 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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