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Fluval 12693 Plant and Shrimp Stratum for Freshwater Fish Tanks, 4.4 lbs. – Aquarium Substrate for Strong Plant Growth, Supports Neutral to Slightly Acidic pH

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Liquid Volume 4.4 Liters
Item Weight 4.4 Pounds
Item Form Granules
Target Species Fish, Shrimp, Plant

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  • Facilitates Rapid and Beneficial Colonization: Its porous structure enables swift colonization of beneficial nitrifying organisms, fostering a healthy aquatic environment crucial for the well-being of aquarium inhabitants
  • Maintains Optimal pH Levels: Designed to sustain a neutral to slightly acidic pH range, ideal for supporting the growth of various plants, tropical fish, and shrimp commonly found in planted aquarium setups
  • Offers Shelter for Newborn Shrimp: Stratum provides a safe haven for newborn shrimp, offering protection from potential predators until they reach a size where emerging into the main aquarium is viable
  • Preserves Water Quality: Ensures water clarity by preventing discoloration and effectively manages organic discoloration, especially in the presence of natural driftwood, while being specifically formulated for use in freshwater aquariums
  • 4.4 lb bag

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Fluval Plant and Shrimp Stratum

Collected from the mineral rich foothills of the famous Mont Aso Volcano in Japan. Fluval Stratum is the substrate for stimulating the growth of aquatic plants in freshwater aquariums. Plant roots easily penetrate and spread throughout the substrate, allowing plants to obtain a variety of key, readily available nutrients that will make them flourish.

The addition of Fluval Plant Micro Nutrients will ensure a full complement of essential macro and micro nutrients. The substrate's light, non-compacting, porous structure is also highly beneficial to nitrifying bacteria, which rapidly colonize the vast porous surface, providing optimal water quality for plants.

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Fluval Stratum serves as the optimal substrate for freshwater aquariums, fostering the flourishing growth of aquatic plants. Its porous structure facilitates easy root penetration and nutrient absorption, enabling live plants to thrive by accessing essential nutrients. Supplementing with Fluval Plant Micronutrients ensures a comprehensive array of macro and micronutrients, essential for plant vitality. This substrate's lightweight, non-compacting composition is highly conducive to the rapid colonization of nitrifying organisms. These swiftly inhabit the extensive porous surface, contributing to superior water quality conducive to genuine plant growth.

Fluval Stratum's inherent properties also help maintain a neutral to slightly acidic pH, ideal for various plant species, tropical fish, and shrimp typically found in planted aquariums. Moreover, it provides a secure haven for newly introduced aquarium shrimp, shielding them from predators until they reach a sufficient size to venture into the main tank.

Designed to preserve water clarity, Fluval Stratum does not cause water discoloration and effectively manages organic discoloration often associated with natural driftwood aquarium décor. Explore Fluval's diverse range of aquarium products, from filters to decorations, suitable for freshwater and saltwater tanks of all sizes.
br>Promotes Robust Plant Growth: Stratum fosters vigorous plant development by facilitating easy root penetration and nutrient absorption, aiding in the acquisition of vital nutrients essential for growth

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4.6 out of 5 stars
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6,443 global ratings

Customers say

Customers like the quality, appearance and performance of the aquarium pond water treatment. They mention that it supports healthy plant growth, looks great and works well. That said, some complain about the cleanliness, saying that it's very dusty to rinse and that it makes the tank very dirty. Opinions are mixed on value and cloudiness.

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223 customers mention189 positive34 negative

Customers like the quality of the aquarium pond water treatment. They say it's a nutrient-rich substrate that supports healthy plant growth. They also say it keeps the plants happy and flourishing. Some customers have seen a 50% increase in plant growth in 2 months.

"...It does not look bad on its own. Holds the pebble shape pretty good should give lots of surface area for beneficial bacteria" Read more

"Plants are growing well. At first It will make water black for 15 minutes but that’s not a big deal. Water parameters are perfect." Read more

"...Not only does it provide a nutrient-rich substrate that supports healthy plant growth, but it also enhances the overall aesthetic of my tank...." Read more

"...It’s a very good media if not disturbed frequently...." Read more

62 customers mention59 positive3 negative

Customers are satisfied with the appearance of the aquarium pond water treatment. They mention that the sand looks great, it brightens the colors of their shrimp, and it makes their tank look super clean.

"...It does not look bad on its own. Holds the pebble shape pretty good should give lots of surface area for beneficial bacteria" Read more

"...substrate that supports healthy plant growth, but it also enhances the overall aesthetic of my tank...." Read more

"...get it clean and the filter gets everything else out overnight it looks amazing...." Read more

"...Works great and the dark color looks great 👍..." Read more

37 customers mention37 positive0 negative

Customers are satisfied with the performance of the aquarium pond water treatment. They mention that it works well as a substrate, has a very high success rate, and is great for succulent propagation. Some say that the product is messy but has no problems.

"...I also bagged it up in mesh bags for my sand planted tank. Worked phenomenally and the roots grew ridiculously strong...." Read more

"I’ve used this many times to root my plant cuttings and it works amazing. I’m sure it would be fantastic in an aquarium with live plants as well." Read more

"...Works great and the dark color looks great 👍..." Read more

"...Or just let the filter clean up the cloudiness. It works well for planting, not sure why some people had trouble with that...." Read more

65 customers mention22 positive43 negative

Customers have mixed opinions about the cloudiness of the aquarium pond water treatment. Some mention that it doesn't get very cloudy, while others say that it really clouds the water before settling.

"...up in the morning the next day the water was relatively clear but a little cloudy. It’s a very good media if not disturbed frequently...." Read more

"...Water parameters are perfect." Read more

"...Sigh. The tank was a dark murky mess for a good 2 days before it finally settled & cleared out...." Read more

"...The water waas a little murky at first but the next morning it was crystal clear and we could see right through it. Yay!..." Read more

52 customers mention28 positive24 negative

Customers are mixed about the value of the aquarium pond water treatment. Some mention it's great value, while others say the cost is a downside.

"...I appreciate the reasonable price." Read more

"...However, that being said it has a few downsides. One being that it’s a little pricey ($15-$45 depending on bag size) compared to gravel, clay or sand..." Read more

"...Little hard on washing and cleaning . End product is worth the penny" Read more

"This is not cheap to use for the intended purpose. I find Perlite to work just as well if not even better than this product." Read more

76 customers mention19 positive57 negative

Customers are dissatisfied with the cleanliness of the aquarium pond water treatment. They mention that it is extremely dusty, makes the tank very dirty, and coats everything in the tank. Some customers also report that the sand looks great but is hard to wash and clean.

"even tho it can be very messy when you put water in it but it is a very easy to use and place it down in my tank" Read more

"...First… this stuff is never going to rinse all the way. But was I even supposed to try?..." Read more

"...It didn't turn to dust/mud when I tried to plant or when I was fixing my hardscape...." Read more

"The sand looks great. Little hard on washing and cleaning . End product is worth the penny" Read more

Looks great but what a pain
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Looks great but what a pain
I spent hours straining and rinsing all the sediment out of this gravel. Once you finally get it clean and the filter gets everything else out overnight it looks amazing. It does struggle to hold plants down though so replanting my tank was a nightmare. These damn shrimp better be happy. 😅
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5.0 out of 5 stars I like this subsrtate
Reviewed in the United States on March 30, 2024
Color: StratumSize: 4.4 Pound (Pack of 1)Style: SubstrateVerified Purchase
I like that there is no ammonia but still good nutrients for plants. Im a beginner and all my plants have been doing good so far and rooted well. I have used this in all 3 of my tanks so far, some with sand in places to cap the substrate. It does not look bad on its own. Holds the pebble shape pretty good should give lots of surface area for beneficial bacteria
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5.0 out of 5 stars Plants are growing crazily
Reviewed in the United States on March 21, 2024
Color: StratumSize: 4.4 Pound (Pack of 1)Style: SubstrateVerified Purchase
Plants are growing well. At first It will make water black for 15 minutes but that’s not a big deal. Water parameters are perfect.
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martin
5.0 out of 5 stars Very good for my ghost shrimps
Reviewed in the United States on February 28, 2024
Color: StratumSize: 4.4 Pound (Pack of 1)Style: SubstrateVerified Purchase
I recently purchased the Pluval Shrimp Tank Soil for my aquarium, and I couldn't be happier with the results! The soil has proven to be an excellent choice for creating a thriving environment for my shrimp. Not only does it provide a nutrient-rich substrate that supports healthy plant growth, but it also enhances the overall aesthetic of my tank. Now I am just waiting for my fish tank grass to grow and add my shrimps in the new fish tank.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Very good for my ghost shrimps
Reviewed in the United States on February 28, 2024
I recently purchased the Pluval Shrimp Tank Soil for my aquarium, and I couldn't be happier with the results! The soil has proven to be an excellent choice for creating a thriving environment for my shrimp. Not only does it provide a nutrient-rich substrate that supports healthy plant growth, but it also enhances the overall aesthetic of my tank. Now I am just waiting for my fish tank grass to grow and add my shrimps in the new fish tank.
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kylie s.
4.0 out of 5 stars very useful for plants in tanks
Reviewed in the United States on April 26, 2024
Color: StratumSize: 4.4 Pound (Pack of 1)Style: SubstrateVerified Purchase
even tho it can be very messy when you put water in it but it is a very easy to use and place it down in my tank
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Taylor ankrom
5.0 out of 5 stars Great stuff
Reviewed in the United States on April 6, 2024
Color: StratumSize: 4.4 Pound (Pack of 1)Style: SubstrateVerified Purchase
My tank went insane after putting this in . My plants are huge and my shrimp are thriving having babies all the time !
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kimora jones
5.0 out of 5 stars Love it!
Reviewed in the United States on July 24, 2023
Color: StratumSize: 4.4 Pound (Pack of 1)Style: SubstrateVerified Purchase
Had this product on my aquarium bucket list for a minute as I have a planted tank. Finally caved and bought it and didn’t listen to the advice of not rinsing it. I didn’t use anything to obstruct the stream of water and the stratum got really disturbed and immediately turned all 5 gallons of water in my tank black. I was a bit worried but after around 2 hours it had cleared considerably. I had initially used it at 8 pm, when I woke up in the morning the next day the water was relatively clear but a little cloudy. It’s a very good media if not disturbed frequently. I found a lot of trouble keeping plants in media like gravel and sand but my plants stayed put in fluval stratum. It’s been around 3 days since, and the water is the clearest it’s EVER BEEN. Buy this!!!!!!
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ThatguyJon
5.0 out of 5 stars Phenomenal
Reviewed in the United States on April 11, 2024
Color: StratumSize: 4.4 Pound (Pack of 1)Style: SubstrateVerified Purchase
My shrimps lovee thier tank. I also bagged it up in mesh bags for my sand planted tank. Worked phenomenally and the roots grew ridiculously strong. This was my first time using it and im solddd for life. Keeps the ph about 8
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Roberto
5.0 out of 5 stars My Glo fish are very happy
Reviewed in the United States on January 24, 2024
Color: StratumSize: 4.4 Pound (Pack of 1)Style: SubstrateVerified Purchase
My Glo fish are very happy hence i recommend this product for sure. I read a lot of reviews saying it's a hassle because it makes your water muddy/black which it's a big confusion and misunderstanding.

Always remember that you have to prepare the tank including the stratum BEFORE having your fish. Let it sit for 2 to 3 days with your filter on and start cycling. Don't rinse/wash out all the nutrients that are included on it! If you are unsure wash it once or twice but no more, since it breaks it which is what causes the murky view and you are washing away all the good stuffs!

It's Great for your plants and life cycle on the tank. I have another tank with shrimps and they seem to love it.

Even for a beginner tank shouldn't be an issue if you follow the instruction properly and do re search on how to prep your tank. I would recommend
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5.0 out of 5 stars My Glo fish are very happy
Reviewed in the United States on January 24, 2024
My Glo fish are very happy hence i recommend this product for sure. I read a lot of reviews saying it's a hassle because it makes your water muddy/black which it's a big confusion and misunderstanding.

Always remember that you have to prepare the tank including the stratum BEFORE having your fish. Let it sit for 2 to 3 days with your filter on and start cycling. Don't rinse/wash out all the nutrients that are included on it! If you are unsure wash it once or twice but no more, since it breaks it which is what causes the murky view and you are washing away all the good stuffs!

It's Great for your plants and life cycle on the tank. I have another tank with shrimps and they seem to love it.

Even for a beginner tank shouldn't be an issue if you follow the instruction properly and do re search on how to prep your tank. I would recommend
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Cliente Amazon
5.0 out of 5 stars Perfecto para cultivar plantas de pequeños bulbos tipo Alocasias
Reviewed in Spain on April 7, 2024
Color: StratumSize: 4.4 Pound (Pack of 1)Style: SubstrateVerified Purchase
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5.0 out of 5 stars Perfecto para cultivar plantas de pequeños bulbos tipo Alocasias
Reviewed in Spain on April 7, 2024
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Daniel
5.0 out of 5 stars Ottima
Reviewed in Italy on January 31, 2024
Color: StratumSize: 4.4 Pound (Pack of 1)Style: SubstrateVerified Purchase
5 stelle perché il risultato finale è professionale! Ottimo per piante e caridine. Mi serviva un fondo con Grana più spessa per piantare le piante in modo corretto.
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Lorena B
5.0 out of 5 stars Toller Bodengrund
Reviewed in Germany on January 30, 2024
Color: StratumSize: 4.4 Pound (Pack of 1)Style: SubstrateVerified Purchase
Schöner und hochwertiger Bodengrund fürs Aquarium
Auch der Staub ist wenig beim befüllen und beim reinigen kaum Ablagerungen bin zufrieden
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Corentin
5.0 out of 5 stars Au top pour aquarium
Reviewed in Belgium on December 22, 2023
Color: StratumSize: 4.4 Pound (Pack of 1)Style: SubstrateVerified Purchase
Je vais maintenant essayer pour des boutures de plantes vertes
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Jeanmaire Alexis
5.0 out of 5 stars Bon substrat
Reviewed in France on October 6, 2023
Color: StratumSize: 4.4 Pound (Pack of 1)Style: SubstrateVerified Purchase
Bon substrat pour aquarium malgré la difficulté que certaines billes ont a couler
Les plantes se développent bien dedans et les crevettes ont l'air de s'y plaire
Globalement je recommande
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