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8.8lbs. Fluval Plant and Shrimp Stratum

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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.

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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.
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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

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

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Apr 12, 2024
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jlumby
Apr 12, 2024
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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?
Apr 12, 2024
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jlumby
Apr 12, 2024
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Quote from buyitused :
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.
Interesting ty. Do you happen to also know if berry bush cuttings might root well in this? Do all plants enjoy rooting in this more than typical soil? Or only a specific type that prefers this to soil? Ive been doing a lot of water rootings and then soil, haven't tried this yet as you can tel. Ty
Apr 12, 2024
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FGBallz
Apr 12, 2024
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$14.14 at Amazon as well...

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00JMAB...yp_imgToDp
Apr 12, 2024
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buyitused
Apr 12, 2024
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Quote from jlumby :
Interesting ty. Do you happen to also know if berry bush cuttings might root well in this? Do all plants enjoy rooting in this more than typical soil? Or only a specific type that prefers this to soil? Ive been doing a lot of water rootings and then soil, haven't tried this yet as you can tel. Ty
I don't know but google could probably help you. i have never done that.

FYI I got a blackberry bush at lowes on clearance for $10 and it's fkin HUGE this year.
Apr 12, 2024
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skipadedodah
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?
You don't rinse it. Put it in, put a large bowl or tray over the substrate and add water in a way that does not stir up the media. Then, put in your filters to clear up the cloud in the water.

I have a back up filter, or rather a filter to small to turn over my tank that I filled with just filter pad and topped with some filter floss (the stuff that is in pillows) and ran it for a week. Threw away the floss and was ready to go.
Apr 12, 2024
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hongsc
Apr 12, 2024
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I currently using this substrate. I had some issues with my planted monte carlo. I couldn't get it rooted, so they floated, died off. I only had a few leaves left. Ironically, it's thriving as a floating plant. I have dozens of it that grew roots now. I have Java fern and Anubais that's doing well that I put into grooves of the spider wood and between lava rocks. Anyone recommend easy to grow plants that work well with this soil that shrimps like? I already planted Rotala, which is working quite well at the moment. But I have limited space since it's a nano tank.
Apr 12, 2024
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hongsc
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?
This stuff is dusty. By doing what you did you made it worse. I would just add it to your tank and do not disturb it, when filling it with water. Use a paper towel, ziplock bag or similar, so it won't hit your substrate directly. It should be fine. If you pour water directly in without it, it will create a mess, plants might be uprooted....

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Apr 13, 2024
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androssking
Apr 13, 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?
Usually there is no rinsing required for volcanic substrates. Add, plant, and fill with water.
Apr 15, 2024
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androssking
Apr 15, 2024
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Quote from hongsc :
I currently using this substrate. I had some issues with my planted monte carlo. I couldn't get it rooted, so they floated, died off. I only had a few leaves left. Ironically, it's thriving as a floating plant. I have dozens of it that grew roots now. I have Java fern and Anubais that's doing well that I put into grooves of the spider wood and between lava rocks. Anyone recommend easy to grow plants that work well with this soil that shrimps like? I already planted Rotala, which is working quite well at the moment. But I have limited space since it's a nano tank.
It seems like you're doing well with the plants. In the future, you may want to use the dry start method for carpeting plants like Monte Carlo. Give it a web search, it allows the carpet to root before adding all the water
Apr 15, 2024
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Apr 15, 2024
Nukeler
Apr 15, 2024
463 Posts
Quote from hongsc :
I currently using this substrate. I had some issues with my planted monte carlo. I couldn't get it rooted, so they floated, died off. I only had a few leaves left. Ironically, it's thriving as a floating plant. I have dozens of it that grew roots now. I have Java fern and Anubais that's doing well that I put into grooves of the spider wood and between lava rocks. Anyone recommend easy to grow plants that work well with this soil that shrimps like? I already planted Rotala, which is working quite well at the moment. But I have limited space since it's a nano tank.
You need to dry start Monte Carlo. 3-4 week dry start to root
Jun 22, 2024
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D12598
Jun 22, 2024
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Just bought 4 8.8lb bags. Always wanted to try this out since nothing grows in my tank. I have eco complete and did roottabs
Sep 1, 2024
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FrankN3279
Sep 1, 2024
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Do you put gravel over the top of this?
Sep 1, 2024
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Applel7511
Sep 1, 2024
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Quote from FrankN3279 :
Do you put gravel over the top of this?
You can. But after plants and water is already in the tank. Also never gravel vac or agitae the substrate. Some fishes like loaches will also mix up the substrate also.

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