UNS Controbase

UNS Controbase

UNS Controbase is a highly porous, nutrient-rich planted aquarium substrate for aquarists keeping aquatic plants with substantial root-feeding needs. Made from pumice stone and infused with slow-release nutrients, it is designed to support rooted plants while promoting water movement through the substrate layer.

Key Benefits

• Made from highly porous pumice stone for use in planted aquariums.
• Infused with slow-release Nitrogen, Potassium, Phosphorus and trace elements.
• Provides strong support for heavy root-feeding aquatic plants.
• Helps regulate excess nutrients within the planted aquarium substrate.
• The larger granules encourage water flow and oxygenation through the substrate.
• Its porous structure encourages the growth of beneficial bacteria and supports overall plant health.

How to Use

• Use UNS Controbase as a substrate in planted aquariums, particularly where aquatic plants benefit from root-zone nutrition and a porous base layer.
• The 6-8 mm granule size is designed to promote water movement and oxygenation between the substrate particles.

Suitable For

• Planted aquariums.
• Aquatic plants, including heavy root-feeding plants.
• Aquariums where a porous substrate is desired to encourage beneficial bacteria growth.

Specifications

• Brand: UNS.
• Substrate material: Pumice stone.
• Granule size: 6-8 mm.
• Infused nutrients: slow-release Nitrogen, Potassium, Phosphorus and trace elements.
• 2 litre tank size recommendation: 75 litres (20 gallons) or less, including the Ultum Nature Systems 60U Aquarium.
• 8 litre tank size recommendation: 432 litres (114 gallons) or less, including the Ultum Nature Systems 120U Aquarium.

What's Included

• 2L UNS Controbase planted aquarium substrate.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is UNS Controbase made from?
UNS Controbase is made from highly porous pumice stone infused with slow-release Nitrogen, Potassium, Phosphorus and trace elements.

What type of aquarium is UNS Controbase intended for?
It is designed specifically for planted aquariums and is especially suited to aquatic plants with heavy root-feeding requirements.

How large are the substrate granules?
UNS Controbase has a larger 6-8 mm granule size, designed to enhance water flow and oxygenation through the substrate.

What aquarium size is the 2 litre UNS Controbase suitable for?
The 2 litre size is recommended for aquariums of 75 litres (20 gallons) or less, such as the Ultum Nature Systems 60U Aquarium.

Does Controbase support beneficial bacteria?
Its porous pumice structure and larger granule size encourage water flow, oxygenation and the growth of beneficial bacteria in the substrate.

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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