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Colombo Nutri Base 5L

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$10.34 $14.99 In stock

Category: Aquarium Substrate

Plant nutrient substrate, the ideal media for your root plants. We advise to cap nutrient media with a thin layer of gravel.

  • The ideal nutrient base bed for all types of aquarium plants.
  • The open structure of the nutrient rich base maximises water flow through the bed.
  • Colombo Nutri Base contains all the important nutrients and minerals for optimal plant growth.



A 5L bag is sufficient for a base of 60x30cm.

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Customer Reviews (5.0 / 5 · 4 reviews)

Jason ★★★★★

I was worried about disturbing the cap when planting stem plants, but this nutrient base stays put nicely. The open structure seems to let roots spread freely, and everything from my swords to the crypts has responded well in just a few weeks.

Lily W. ★★★★★

My lotus and crypts have taken off since switching to this substrate — the root systems are noticeably denser than what I saw with the previous soil. I capped it with a thin layer of gravel like suggested, and the water stayed clear right from the start.

Owen D. ★★★★★

The 5L bag lasted through two rescapes and my crypts finally stopped melting. I capped it with a thin layer of gravel like the instructions said, and the roots have spread deep without clouding the water.

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