{"product_id":"fluval-plant-shrimp-stratum","title":"Fluval Plant \u0026 Shrimp Stratum","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDescription:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCreate a natural foundation for your planted aquarium with \u003cstrong\u003eFluval Stratum Plant and Shrimp Substrate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Collected from the \u003cstrong\u003emineral-rich foothills of Mount Aso Volcano in Japan\u003c\/strong\u003e, Fluval Stratum is a lightweight, porous volcanic soil designed for \u003cstrong\u003efreshwater planted aquariums, aquascapes and freshwater shrimp setups\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnlike traditional gravel, Stratum provides more than just a place for your plants to grow. Its \u003cstrong\u003eporous, non-compacting granules\u003c\/strong\u003e allow plant roots to easily penetrate and spread through the substrate, helping them access the nutrients, minerals and trace elements locked within the soil. This makes it particularly well suited to planted aquariums and aquascapes where healthy root development is important.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe porous structure also provides plenty of surface area for beneficial\u003cstrong\u003e nitrifying bacteria to colonise\u003c\/strong\u003e, helping support biological filtration within the aquarium. Stratum also supports a \u003cstrong\u003eneutral to slightly acidic pH\u003c\/strong\u003e, making it well suited to many aquatic plants, tropical fish and freshwater shrimp. The effect it has on your aquarium's water chemistry will depend on your source water and its buffering capacity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor shrimpkeepers, the \u003cstrong\u003e3–5mm granules\u003c\/strong\u003e create small spaces where newborn shrimp can seek refuge from larger tank inhabitants until they are big enough to move around more safely. The dark volcanic soil also provides a natural-looking base that helps plants and shrimp stand out within the aquarium.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFluval Stratum can also help control \u003cstrong\u003eorganic discolouration from natural driftwood\u003c\/strong\u003e. The substrate contains humic acids that can help clear this type of organic staining from aquarium water.\u003cbr\u003eAs a natural aquarium soil, Stratum is different from inert gravel or sand and can influence your aquarium's \u003cstrong\u003epH and KH\u003c\/strong\u003e. This makes choosing the right substrate particularly important when setting up a planted or shrimp aquarium. We recommend considering your \u003cstrong\u003esource water, livestock and desired water parameters\u003c\/strong\u003e before choosing an aquarium soil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003e4kg bag\u003c\/strong\u003e is suitable for a range of planted aquarium setups. The amount required will depend on your aquarium's footprint and the depth of substrate you want to create.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eFluval Stratum is intended for use in freshwater aquariums.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSuitable for freshwater planted aquariums, aquascapes and freshwater shrimp aquariums.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ripple Effect Aquatics","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47700786938027,"sku":"NAN26","price":45.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0654\/6712\/1835\/files\/Front_View_Of_Fluval_Stratum_Plant_And_Shrimp_Aquarium_Soil.png?v=1787806029","url":"https:\/\/www.rippleeffectaquatics.com.au\/products\/fluval-plant-shrimp-stratum","provider":"Ripple Effect Aquatics","version":"1.0","type":"link"}