Fluval Stratum Plant & Shrimp Substrate – 8 kg

Fluval Stratum Plant & Shrimp Substrate – 8 kg

Fluval Stratum is a premium aquarium substrate for planted tanks and shrimp aquariums, made from mineral-rich volcanic soil. Its lightweight, porous structure creates an excellent foundation for healthy plant roots while helping support biological activity throughout the substrate.

Designed specifically for freshwater planted aquariums, Fluval Stratum provides a natural-looking base that encourages strong root development and helps create stable conditions for aquatic plants and shrimp.

Key Features

• Mineral-rich volcanic aquarium soil
• Designed for planted aquariums and shrimp tanks
• Encourages strong plant root growth
• Porous structure provides excellent root penetration
• Helps support beneficial biological activity
• Promotes a neutral to mildly acidic pH
• Ideal for many popular freshwater aquarium plants
• Suitable for freshwater shrimp
• Natural dark appearance enhances plant and livestock colors
• Excellent choice for aquascaping and planted tank layouts
• Can be used as the primary substrate in planted aquariums
• 8 kg / 17.6 lb bag

Ideal for Planted Aquariums

The porous granules provide a loose structure that allows aquarium plant roots to spread easily through the substrate. This makes Fluval Stratum particularly suitable for rooted plants such as Cryptocoryne, Echinodorus, stem plants and many popular aquascaping species.

Its dark coloration also provides a clean, natural background that helps green, red and colorful aquatic plants stand out visually.

Suitable for Shrimp Aquariums

Fluval Stratum is also designed for freshwater shrimp aquariums. Its porous surface provides a large area for microorganisms and biofilm to develop, creating a natural grazing environment for shrimp.

The substrate's tendency to support neutral to mildly acidic water conditions makes it especially useful in planted shrimp setups where stable water parameters are important.

Why Choose Fluval Stratum?

For aquarists building a planted tank, aquascape or shrimp aquarium, Fluval Stratum provides a versatile substrate that combines natural aesthetics with a structure designed to support plant growth.

It works especially well in:

• Planted aquariums
• Aquascapes
• Shrimp tanks
• Nano planted tanks
• Nature-style aquariums
• Freshwater community tanks with live plants

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