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Fluval Bio Stratum Aquarium, 8.8 lbs.
Description
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How do you keep your aquarium looking fresh and clean without constantly doing water changes? Say hello to Fluval Bio Stratum Aquarium! This amazing product is infused with beneficial 'bioactive' bacteria that breaks down waste and kickstarts the nitrogen cycle. With just one use, it rapidly reduces ammonia levels and helps stabilize water conditions in new aquariums. Plus, it keeps established aquariums healthy too!Bio-Stratum isn't just an additional source of filtration, it's also a substrate that promotes bacterial colonization for enhanced water quality. Its smaller powder format granules are porous and non-compacting, making them ideal for use in smaller freshwater aquariums or as a top layer in larger tanks. What's more, its unique curing and heat treatment process ensures that no parasites are present, so you can rest easy knowing that your fish are safe.
- - Infused with dormant bioactive beneficial bacteria that breaks down waste and kicksart the nitrogen cycle
- - Rapidly reduces ammonia levels to help stabilize water conditions in new aquariums
- - Acts as an additional source of filtration for improved water quality
- - Non-compacting, porous substrate ideal for small freshwater aquariums or top layer in larger tanks
- - Unique curing and heat treatment process to ensure no parasites are present
- - Supports neutral to slightly acidic pH levels for happy fish
Specifications
| SKU | 3582579 |
|---|---|
| Primary Brand | Fluval |
| Days to Ship | Ships Next Business Day |
| Weight | 8.8 LBS |
Additional Features
| Primary Color | Green |
|---|---|
| Personalized Item flag | No |
| Size | Medium |
Recommended depth : 1.18 - 1.57 in (3-4 cm).
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ElephantNoseFish
2 years ago
Do Not Wash , to avoid murky water and it can disturb the stratum. On the other ...
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Plantlady7
1 year ago
I followed the directions and my water wouldn’t go clear. I let it settle and 2 ...
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Bio Stratum Noice
Amatuer Fish Guy
No, I do not recommend this product.
Ammonia spike
Tony4452
No, I do not recommend this product.
Absolutely terrible
carnage107
No, I do not recommend this product.
Fluval Biostratum Works Well
Roman1441
No, I do not recommend this product.
Fantastic!
spyspy
No, I do not recommend this product.
Extremely disappointed
Plantlady7
No, I do not recommend this product.
Great substrate
StevanH
No, I do not recommend this product.
Love this product
Andimcgrew
Yes, I recommend this product.
Questions
Will shrimp work with this substrate? I see the red bag is for shrimp, just wondering if this one will be an issue.
Does this substrate leach Phosphates like CaribSea Eco Complete Black Planted Substrate? That stuff created a nightmare of green slime algae in my new FW 75g. (I’ve professionally kept fish tanks for decades. At one point I had twin 145-g RR Oceanic’s.)
How much should I use for a 10 gallon planted tank?
Is this good to use for Leopard Geckos?? As it is a loose substrate I worry about buying it; can it cause impaction like other loose substrates?
- I wouldn’t recommend this for a gecko enclosure
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The other one that's red on the bag I no you can put under the gravel can you do that with this one to
- I’ve put this one under the gravel with no issues.
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