(Buying Guide) Top 8 Best Aquarium Substrate For Plants in 2023

Fluval Stratum is made of mineral rich volcanic soil

Stimulates strong aquarium plant growth

Promotes neutral to mildly acidic pH

Suitable for live plants or shrimp

4.4 lb bag

GRAVEL: Seachem Flourite Black is a specially fracted stable porous clay gravel for the natural planted aquarium. Its appearance is best suited to planted aquaria, but may be used in any freshwater aquarium environment.

AQUARIUM BED: Gravel modifiers such as laterite are not necessary when using Seachem Flourite Black as this product is most effective when used alone as an integral substrate bed, but it may be mixed with other gravels.

SET-UP: When adding water to the aquarium, fill slowly to avoid disturbing Flourite Black substrate bed. Place a bowl in the aquarium and add water directly to the bowl, allowing water to overflow softly on to the gravel bed. Initial cloudiness is normal, but to remove this simply use mechanical filtration

COMPATIBLE: Flourite Black substrates will work fine with an under gravel filter and will not soften or decompose to an unsuitable state within your tank.Flourite substrates will work fine with an UGF

SAFETY: Seachem Flourite Black is not chemically coated or treated, thus does not alter the pH of the water. Flourite Black is beneficial for the life of the aquarium and need not be replaced.

Rinse right in the bag

All natural Porous clay

For Planted Aquarium

No laterite needed

Source of nutrients for freshwater plants

Contains kelp extract to encourage strong root development

Well rounded, multi-system plant supplement

The macro and micro nutrients aid with plant growth

Remember that healthy plants also require proper lighting!

Convenient dosage cap is included - Add 10mL (2 tsp) for every 10 gallons of aquarium water, once per week

Available in 5-pound bag

Great option for a variety of freshwater plants, shrimp, snails and tropical fish

Aquarium Safe - 100% natural

Promotes good bacteria growth because of its large surface area

Contrasts well with a planted tank

Great for Aquatic Plants

【Made by Nature】Made from specially processed natural material from the earth, Ideal natural planted aquarium substrate for most aquatic plants, provides healthy plant root system and for shrimps requiring softer water.

【For Healthy System】Developed for cultivation of aquatics plants and is also suitable substrate for shrimps. It provides fundamental minerals and trace elements, rich in organic acids and nitrogen nutrients, which promote the health and growth of shrimps straturm.

【High Quality Effect】Its porous constucture creates an attractive and stable breeding ground for beneficial bacteria that keep your aquarium water clean. This product can reproduce the mildly acidic water condition most aquatic plants prefer and can also extend and slow the release of the fertilizer needed for aquatic plants.

【Safe to Use】This product does not require rinsing and can be used directly in aquarium. Use a bowl or plastic bag in aquarium and add water to the bowl or plastic bag allowing water to overflow softly on to the gravel bed. The initial cloudiness of the water would gone quickly as the filter system runs. This product has been strictly tested and has proved to be no harm to the fish and aquatic plants, however, for safety, please wait for at least a week if you want to move in any fish or shrimp.

【Ideal Size】Black Color, Normal 3-5mm grain size, Volume 5L Per Bag, Approximate weight 10 lbs , In general, the average thickness of aquarium soil laid ranges in 6-8cm; specific cases can be referred to this usage amount to determine how much you need for your system.

Material: cultivation medium of the fish tank is made of black soil, which cannot be cleaned, and has a small amount of impurities. It can be removed with gauze after water injection.

Anti-corrosion of the bottom bed: The dense and porous design of the bottom fully guarantees the aeration structure, so that the aquatic bottom will not be hardened, corrupted, and odorless.

Continuously soften the water: The super-strong respiratory system inside the soil can absorb calcium and magnesium ions in the water and soften the water. Let the water plants breathe freely to present a more beautiful state.

Suitable for the scene: very suitable for use in the aquarium. It is an excellent choice for aquarium plants.