{"product_id":"fluval-stratum-plant-shrimp-substrate-8-kg","title":"Fluval Stratum Plant \u0026 Shrimp Substrate – 8 kg","description":"\u003ch2 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eFluval Stratum Plant \u0026amp; Shrimp Substrate – 8 kg\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFluval Stratum\u003c\/strong\u003e is a premium \u003cstrong\u003eaquarium substrate for planted tanks and shrimp aquariums\u003c\/strong\u003e, 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDesigned specifically for \u003cstrong\u003efreshwater planted aquariums\u003c\/strong\u003e, Fluval Stratum provides a natural-looking base that encourages strong root development and helps create stable conditions for aquatic plants and shrimp.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMineral-rich volcanic aquarium soil\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDesigned for \u003cstrong\u003eplanted aquariums and shrimp tanks\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEncourages \u003cstrong\u003estrong plant root growth\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePorous structure provides excellent root penetration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHelps support beneficial biological activity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePromotes a \u003cstrong\u003eneutral to mildly acidic pH\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIdeal for many popular freshwater aquarium plants\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuitable for \u003cstrong\u003efreshwater shrimp\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNatural dark appearance enhances plant and livestock colors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExcellent choice for \u003cstrong\u003eaquascaping and planted tank layouts\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCan be used as the primary substrate in planted aquariums\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e8 kg \/ 17.6 lb bag\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIdeal for Planted Aquariums\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe porous granules provide a loose structure that allows aquarium plant roots to spread easily through the substrate. This makes \u003cstrong\u003eFluval Stratum\u003c\/strong\u003e particularly suitable for rooted plants such as Cryptocoryne, Echinodorus, stem plants and many popular aquascaping species.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts dark coloration also provides a clean, natural background that helps green, red and colorful aquatic plants stand out visually.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSuitable for Shrimp Aquariums\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFluval Stratum is also designed for \u003cstrong\u003efreshwater shrimp aquariums\u003c\/strong\u003e. Its porous surface provides a large area for microorganisms and biofilm to develop, creating a natural grazing environment for shrimp.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe substrate's tendency to support \u003cstrong\u003eneutral to mildly acidic water conditions\u003c\/strong\u003e makes it especially useful in planted shrimp setups where stable water parameters are important.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy Choose Fluval Stratum?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor aquarists building a \u003cstrong\u003eplanted tank, aquascape or shrimp aquarium\u003c\/strong\u003e, Fluval Stratum provides a versatile substrate that combines natural aesthetics with a structure designed to support plant growth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt works especially well in:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlanted aquariums\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAquascapes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShrimp tanks\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNano planted tanks\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNature-style aquariums\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFreshwater community tanks with live plants\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eProduct Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"group TyagGW_tableContainer\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"TyagGW_tableWrapper flex flex-col-reverse w-fit\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"w-fit min-w-(--thread-content-width)\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"last:pe-10\"\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"last:pe-10\"\u003eDetails\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProduct\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFluval Stratum\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eType\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVolcanic planted aquarium substrate\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e8 kg \/ 17.6 lb\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSuitable For\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFreshwater planted aquariums \u0026amp; shrimp tanks\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003epH Influence\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNeutral to mildly acidic\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePrimary Use\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAquatic plant rooting \u0026amp; aquascaping substrate\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Biotope","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54486158147950,"sku":null,"price":70.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1013\/1361\/0094\/files\/fluval-stratum-8kg-supplier-catalog-biotope_dfcdbc97-4338-468b-83e2-e5573e941e60.jpg?v=1787098274","url":"https:\/\/biotopelb.com\/products\/fluval-stratum-plant-shrimp-substrate-8-kg","provider":"Biotope","version":"1.0","type":"link"}