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Seachem Flourite Sand

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$8.05 $12.99 In stock

Category: Aquarium Substrate

Flourite is a specially fracted stable porous clay gravel for the natural planted aquarium. Its appearance is best suited to planted aquaria, but may be used in any freshwater aquarium environment. Flourite® is most effective when used alone as an integral substrate bed, but it may be mixed with other gravels. Gravel modifiers such as laterite are not necessary. Flourite is not chemically coated or treated and will not alter the pH of the water. Flourite is good for the life of the aquarium and need not be replaced.

Set-up

Although it is pre-washed, because Flourite Sand is a natural product, it may become dusty in transit and require rinsing before use to remove any residual dust.

When adding water to aquarium, fill slowly to avoid disturbing Flourite substrate bed. Place a bowl in the aquarium and add water directly to the bowl, allowing water to overflow softly on to the gravel bed (a sheet of bubblewrap works great too). Initial cloudiness is normal. To remove cloudiness, use mechanical filtration (such as filter floss). Use Clarity to accelerate clearing.

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Customer Reviews (5.0 / 5 · 4 reviews)

Sofia ★★★★★

My crypts have rooted much faster in this clay-based sand compared to the inert gravel I used before. The dark speckled color really makes the green leaves pop, and it doesn't seem to compact too much when I push plant roots down.

Ellie ★★★★★

I was worried the sand might cloud the water too much, but after a gentle rinse it settled beautifully and my plants rooted into it almost immediately. The stable porous grains hold their shape perfectly without breaking down over time.

Olivia M. ★★★★★

The porous texture of this clay gravel really helps my plant roots take hold without compacting too much. It settled quickly after rinsing, and the sand actually stays in place when my corydoras dig around. Water stayed clear the next day, which was a relief.