Description
Fluval BIO-STRATUM Substrate for Planted Aquariums 3 Sizes
Collected from the foothills of Mount Aso volcano, the Fluval Stratum substrates include a powerful mix of nutrients and minerals to help nurture healthy plant growth and ideal water conditions.
Fluval Bio-Stratum is infused with dormant Bioactive Beneficial Bacteria that, once in contact with water, are activated to break down waste and kick-start the nitrogen cycle. Bio-Stratum rapidly helps reduce ammonia to help stabilise water conditions in new aquariums.
Ideal for planted, aquascaped aquariums, Fluval Bio-Stratum is a porous, non-compacting, lightweight 1-3mm powder granule which allows the finest and most delicate roots to easily penetrate and spread throughout. The unique curing and heat treatment process helps extend soil life and ensures no parasites are present.
Stimulates Strong Plant Growth
Stratum substrates contain a proprietary mix of powerful nutrients, minerals and trace elements exclusively available to plants that ensures their healthy development, growth and vibrant colours. Stratum granules are non-compacting and lightweight, which allows roots to easily develop and access the nutrients locked within them.
Maintains Ideal Water Parameters for Planted Aquariums
Supporting a neutral to slightly acidic pH, Stratum substrates are ideal for live plants as well as tropical fish and shrimp commonly kept in planted aquariums. Stratum granules provide a natural way to soften water and reduce carbonate hardness (regular KH testing is recommended), all without staining or discolouring aquarium water.
- Promotes healthy plant development, vigorous growth and vibrant colour
- Infused with dormant beneficial nitrifying bacteria
- Rapidly reduces ammonia levels to help stabilise water conditions in new aquariums
- Lightweight 1-3mm powder format granules are non-compacting
- Allows even the finest and most delicate plant roots to easily penetrate throughout substrate
- Porous granules promote extensive bacterial colonisation
- Substrate acts as an additional source of biological filtration for improved water quality
- Includes a powerful mix of plant-friendly nutrients, minerals and trace elements
- Helps support a neutral to slightly acidic pH – Ideal for live plants
- Softens water naturally, reducing carbonate hardness
- Will not stain water and helps control organic discoloration
- Unique curing and heat treatment process helps extend soil life and ensures no parasites are present
- Ideal for use in smaller freshwater aquariums or as a top layer in larger tanks
- Available in 3 sizes to suit a range of aquariums; 2kg, 4kg & 8kg
In stock orders placed before 2pm will be despatched on the same working day (not including palletised items, pond plants or fibreglass ponds).
Pre-orders are shipped once we have the stock available and will be shipped using the service chosen at checkout.
All services are working day services and do not include delivery on Saturdays and Sundays or public holidays as standard. Deliveries are usually Monday to Friday only, although some Royal Mail items may be delivered on weekends as standard if the service is available in your area.
| SERVICE | SPEND | COST |
| Packet/Courier items | ||
| Royal Mail (2-3 days) | £0.00-£49.99 | £2.99 |
| Royal Mail Next Day (1-2 days) | £0.00-£49.99 | £4.99 |
| Parcelforce 24 (1 day) | £0.00-£49.99 | £7.99 |
| Parcelforce 24 (1 day) | £50 and up | FREE |
| Pallets (booked in) | aquariums / bulky items | |
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Pallets Standard (3-5 days) |
- | FREE |
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Pallets Express (1-2 days) |
- | £39.99 |
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| *EXCLUDED ITEMS | extra delivery fees apply: | |
| Fibreglass Ponds (booked in) | ||
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Zone 1 (7-10 days) |
- | £79.99 |
| Zone 2 (7-14 days) | - | £149.99 |
| Zone 3 (7-21 days) | - | £249.99 |
| Pond Plants (direct from grower) |
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| All pond plants (3-10 days) | one-off fee regardless of order size/value | £5.99 |
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