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8.8lbs. Fluval Plant and Shrimp Stratum

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$14

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Petco has 8.8lbs. Fluval Plant and Shrimp Stratum on sale for $14.14. Select free store pickup or free same day delivery where stock permits where stock permits.

Thanks Community Member nmichener for sharing this deal

Features:
  • Encourages strong plant growth that'll make your aquarium look like a lush garden
  • Specifically designed to encourage strong plant growth
  • Porous structure allows for rapid colonization of beneficial nitrifying bacteria
  • Ideal pH level for most plants, tropical fish, and shrimp commonly found in planted aquariums
  • Provides newborn shrimp with a safe haven from predators
  • Won't discolor your water and even helps control organic discoloration when used with natural driftwood

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  • Reviews:
    • This product receives 4.6 Stars out of 5 Stars based on over 200 Customer Reviews.
  • Refer to Petco Return Policy

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Written by nmichener
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Petco has 8.8lbs. Fluval Plant and Shrimp Stratum on sale for $14.14. Select free store pickup or free same day delivery where stock permits where stock permits.

Thanks Community Member nmichener for sharing this deal

Features:
  • Encourages strong plant growth that'll make your aquarium look like a lush garden
  • Specifically designed to encourage strong plant growth
  • Porous structure allows for rapid colonization of beneficial nitrifying bacteria
  • Ideal pH level for most plants, tropical fish, and shrimp commonly found in planted aquariums
  • Provides newborn shrimp with a safe haven from predators
  • Won't discolor your water and even helps control organic discoloration when used with natural driftwood

Editor's Notes

Written by SlickDealio | Staff
  • Reviews:
    • This product receives 4.6 Stars out of 5 Stars based on over 200 Customer Reviews.
  • Refer to Petco Return Policy

Original Post

Written by nmichener

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Model: Fluval 12694 Plant and Shrimp Stratum for Freshwater Fish Tanks, 8.8 lbs. – Aquarium Substrate for Strong Plant Growth, Supports Neutral to Slightly Acidic pH

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this stuff is great for propagating plants!
Available at slightly lower price from PetSmart and for store pickup.

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Apr 11, 2024
383 Posts
Joined May 2004
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buyitused
Apr 11, 2024
383 Posts
this stuff is great for propagating plants!
Apr 11, 2024
131 Posts
Joined Nov 2010
Apr 11, 2024
PA_Kubo
Apr 11, 2024
131 Posts
Available at slightly lower price from PetSmart and for store pickup.
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Apr 11, 2024
96 Posts
Joined May 2016
Apr 11, 2024
ferminferoshi
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Apr 11, 2024
96 Posts
$13 in Amazon.
Apr 11, 2024
72 Posts
Joined Jun 2014
Apr 11, 2024
chris.todd.1991
Apr 11, 2024
72 Posts
Quote from PA_Kubo :
Available at slightly lower price from PetSmart and for store pickup.
Yupp! Thanks, just picked up 2 bags at a bit under $20 total after rewards worship
Apr 11, 2024
54 Posts
Joined Nov 2016
Apr 11, 2024
TravelingT
Apr 11, 2024
54 Posts
Quote from buyitused :
this stuff is great for propagating plants!
Yup. Bought 4!!!
Apr 12, 2024
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huge
Apr 12, 2024
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Quote from ferminferoshi :
$13 in Amazon.
Link?
Apr 12, 2024
629 Posts
Joined May 2007
Apr 12, 2024
DarthSidius
Apr 12, 2024
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Quote from buyitused :
this stuff is great for propagating plants!
Ooh I would love to learn more. Do you have a link or summary of your process to propagate using this?

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Apr 12, 2024
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androssking
Apr 12, 2024
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Quote from huge :
Link?

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00JMABYUO looks to be sold by petco
Last edited by LannieQ April 11, 2024 at 08:50 PM.
Apr 12, 2024
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Mithinco
Apr 12, 2024
458 Posts
Woah! A shrimp related deal! How rare. Shrimp are easy pets to care for, highly recommended!
Apr 12, 2024
73 Posts
Joined Nov 2014
Apr 12, 2024
armadillocommander
Apr 12, 2024
73 Posts
I used this substrate for 4 years, great for plant growth and propagation!
Apr 12, 2024
383 Posts
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Apr 12, 2024
buyitused
Apr 12, 2024
383 Posts
Quote from DarthSidius :
Ooh I would love to learn more. Do you have a link or summary of your process to propagate using this?
I think every plant is different, but I always had trouble getting tissue cultures to root and they do great in this. it's a lot like perlite but because its a mineral it has nutrients for a plant that perlite and other substrates do not.

the last time I bought some of this it was for a thai constellation tissue culture.
Apr 12, 2024
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m00tknife
Apr 12, 2024
120 Posts
So the last time I bought this stuff (or what I think is the same stuff), I rinsed it for what seemed like an hour, and yet it still seemed to kick up some blackish/brownish silt? Does anyone know if I'm doing something wrong?
Apr 12, 2024
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awdawg
Apr 12, 2024
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Quote from m00tknife :
So the last time I bought this stuff (or what I think is the same stuff), I rinsed it for what seemed like an hour, and yet it still seemed to kick up some blackish/brownish silt? Does anyone know if I'm doing something wrong?
It will let off that silt pretty much no matter what. It's basically volcanic dirt pressed into small pellets. The more it's rinsed and agitated the more it breaks up and makes a mess. If anything a light rinse to get ride of excess dust. Then place in aquarium, put a plate or something on the bottom and pour the water into the plate to minimize agitation. Then let things settle or your filter pad can help decloud.
Apr 12, 2024
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jlumby
Apr 12, 2024
522 Posts
Quote from buyitused :
I think every plant is different, but I always had trouble getting tissue cultures to root and they do great in this. it's a lot like perlite but because its a mineral it has nutrients for a plant that perlite and other substrates do not.

the last time I bought some of this it was for a thai constellation tissue culture.
Just dip in this, then plant in soil or a different process although?

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Apr 12, 2024
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buyitused
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Quote from jlumby :
Just dip in this, then plant in soil or a different process although?
this is a substrate, so it serves the same purpose as soil. the advantage is you're unlikely to get gnats to take up residency and it is very airy for the roots.

this product is effectively a bunch of very small rocks in a bag.

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