Fluval Plant & Shrimp Stratum

Fluval Plant & Shrimp Stratum Collected from the mineral-rich foothills of Mount Aso Volcano in Japan, Fluval Stratum makes an ideal alternative substrate for planted aquariums and those featuring shrimp. Product Features Encourages strong plant growth – roots easily penetrate and spread throughout substrate to obtain key nutrients Porous structure allows for rapid colonization of beneficial nitrifying bacteria Helps support neutral to slightly acidic pH – ideal for most plants, tropical fish and shrimp normally kept in planted aquariums Provides newborn shrimp with a refuge from predators until they are large enough to emerge Will not discolor water and helps control organic discoloration when natural driftwood is present For use in freshwater aquariums Looking for more? Shop aquarium substrates here.