{"product_id":"seachem-flourite-red-planted-substrate","title":"Seachem Flourite Red Planted Substrate","description":"\u003ch2\u003eSeachem Flourite Red Planted Substrate\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeachem Flourite Red Planted Substrate\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Benefits\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStable porous clay gravel with a natural red appearance suited to planted aquaria.\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\u003eMade for the life of the aquarium and does not need to be replaced.\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\u003eFreshwater aquariums where a natural clay gravel substrate is preferred.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMost effective when used alone as a complete substrate bed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMay also be mixed with other gravels.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse mechanical filtration, such as filter floss, to remove initial cloudiness.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeachem Clarity™ may be used to accelerate clearing.\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 to remove residual dust from transit.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdd aquarium water slowly to avoid disturbing the substrate bed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlace a bowl in the aquarium and pour water directly into the bowl, allowing it to overflow gently onto the gravel.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInitial cloudiness is normal.\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 Red 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 Red affect pH?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nNo. Flourite Red is not chemically coated or treated and will not alter the pH of the water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this substrate only for planted tanks?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nIts 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 to add laterite to Flourite Red?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nNo. Gravel modifiers such as laterite are not necessary.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShould I rinse Flourite Red before adding it to my aquarium?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nIt is pre-washed, but as a natural product it can become dusty in transit. Rinse it before use where required to remove residual dust.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy is my aquarium water cloudy after setup?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nInitial cloudiness is normal. Use mechanical filtration such as filter floss to remove it, or use Seachem Clarity™ to accelerate clearing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill I need to replace this aquarium gravel later?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nNo. Seachem Flourite Red is intended to last for the life of the aquarium and need not be replaced.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AD","offers":[{"title":"3.5kg","offer_id":39279150399542,"sku":"000116371308","price":421.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true},{"title":"7kg","offer_id":39279150432310,"sku":"000116371506","price":754.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0151\/9016\/3510\/products\/seachem-flourite-red-planted-substrate-natural-aquarium-gravel-porous-clay-3-54kg.jpg?v=1743712502","url":"https:\/\/jungleaquatics.com\/products\/seachem-flourite-red-planted-substrate","provider":"Jungle Aquatics Pet Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}