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Gravel modifiers such as laterite are not necessary.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFlourite® Dark is not chemically coated or treated and will not alter the pH of the water. Flourite® Dark is good for the life of the aquarium and need not be replaced.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Seachem","offers":[{"title":"3.5kg","offer_id":30183139770447,"sku":null,"price":475.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true},{"title":"7kg","offer_id":30183139803215,"sku":null,"price":824.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0248\/1491\/1567\/files\/28185_10.jpg?v=1754050760"},{"product_id":"flourite-black","title":"Flourite Black","description":"\u003cp\u003eFlourite® Black 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® Black 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® Black is not chemically coated or treated and will not alter the pH of the water. Flourite® Black is good for the life of the aquarium and need not be replaced\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Seachem","offers":[{"title":"3.5kg","offer_id":30183141933135,"sku":null,"price":569.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true},{"title":"7kg","offer_id":30183141965903,"sku":null,"price":988.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0248\/1491\/1567\/files\/Seachem-Flourite-Black-3.5kg-510x510.jpg?v=1753089033"},{"product_id":"onyx-sand","title":"Onyx Sand","description":"\u003cp\u003eOnyx Sandâ„¢ is a naturally dark gray sand that perfectly complements and enhances the appearance of any aquarium. It supports optimal KH levels for freshwater planted aquariums. Although ideally suited to planted aquaria, it may be used in any aquarium environment. Onyx Sandâ„¢ 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. Onyx Sandâ„¢ is not chemically coated or treated, and as a carbonate rich sand, it has a slight buffering capacity that may raise pH by 0.1 - 0.5 pH units (depending on source water characteristics). 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This allows the care of even sensitive species that are rather difficult to keep in the aquarium. Of course, Deponit-Mix does not contain any additional phosphates and nitrates – nutrients that can promote algae in excessive concentrations – and it is covered by the aquarium gravel as the bottom layer. Many years of practical experience show: Deponit-Mix effectively prevents algae plagues. The combination of depot nutrients, trace elements and clay minerals, which regulate the nutrient balance, always gives the aquatic plant roots the right amount of nutrients. Humic-rich natural peat slightly acidifies the soil and makes plant nutrients more available. Clay minerals, humus substances and soil bacteria are already active in the slightly moistened deponite mix. The bacteria are supplied with oxygen through the two holes in the lid. Also unique are the white activator beads, which provide full microorganism power right at the start like a bacterial filling station. 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Except for the white activator beads, Deponit-Mix Black has the same excellent performance as its lighter colored sister product.\n\u003cdiv class=\"single-product__description--additional\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"single-product__specifications\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"is-style-underlined\"\u003eSpecification\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"single-product__specifications--wrapper\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"single-product__specifications--item\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"headline\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eProduct information\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"data\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"data__item\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"is-style__bold\"\u003eProduct name\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDeponit-Mix Black 10in1, 2.4 kg\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"data__item\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"is-style__bold\"\u003eArticle number\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1350\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"data__item\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"is-style__bold\"\u003eWater Type\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFreshwater\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"single-product__specifications--item\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"headline\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDimensions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"data\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"data__item\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"is-style__bold\"\u003eWidth\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e160 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"data__item\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"is-style__bold\"\u003eDepth\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e160 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"data__item\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"is-style__bold\"\u003eHeight\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e170 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"single-product__specifications--item declaration\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"headline\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDeclaration\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"data\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"data__box\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCulture substrate for ornamental plants in aquariums using rock (basalt, lava), organic soil material from raised bog peat (H3-H5), clay minerals\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrganic matter:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eproduct contains little organic matter; pH value (CaCl\u003csub\u003e2\u003c\/sub\u003e): 7.4; salt content: 0.66 g\/l (KCl\/l)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNet mass:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003esee product packaging\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDistributor:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eDennerle GmbH, Industriestrasse 4, D-66981 Münchweiler, Germany\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"data__box\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSource materials:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003erock (basalt 75%, lava), organic soil material from raised bog peat (H\u003csub\u003e3\u003c\/sub\u003e-H\u003csub\u003e5\u003c\/sub\u003e), clay minerals (bentonite).\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMinor components:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e84 mg\/l phosphate P\u003csub\u003e2\u003c\/sub\u003eO\u003csub\u003e5\u003c\/sub\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e(CAL method), 1,064 mg\/l potassium K\u003csub\u003e2\u003c\/sub\u003eO (CAL method), 182 mg\/l magnesium Mg (CaCl\u003csub\u003e2\u003c\/sub\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003emethod)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInformation for proper storage:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eStore in a dry place. Protect from sun, heat and frost. Shelf life unlimited if stored properly.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInstructions for proper use:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eSee information on the packaging; Contains boron and zinc in quantities relevant for plant cultivation. Application only in soil-independent processes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Dorry Pets","offers":[{"title":"2.4kg","offer_id":45135827632437,"sku":"","price":525.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":false},{"title":"4.8kg","offer_id":45135827665205,"sku":"","price":795.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0248\/1491\/1567\/files\/1350_1200.png?v=1684490674"},{"product_id":"dennerle-scapers-soil","title":"Dennerle Scapers Soil","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"single-product__description\"\u003eScaper's Soil is an active substrate specially developed for aquariums. It creates a slightly acidic, soft water that most animals and plants from tropical areas love. Scaper's Soil is ideal for planted aquariums, especially aquascaping, and shrimp aquaria. Scaper's Soil is made from 100% natural raw materials. Made from a variety of carefully selected natural soils, it provides all the vital minerals and trace elements that aquarium plants need on a daily basis. The irregularly shaped grains with a diameter of 1 to 4 mm make the soil look particularly natural. Its loose structure allows optimal soil aeration, plant roots can grow in well. Scaper's Soil provides the perfect basis for healthy, vigorous plant growth and magnificent colors. Mosses also benefit from it and show it through compact growth and lush green leaves. The deep black coloration creates an intense, vivid contrast to the bright green of the plants. Scaper's Soil effectively prevents annoying algae growth for 3 reasons: Through the special nutrient formula – so the nutrients primarily benefit the plants, but not the algae. Through the nutrient buffer function: like a battery, excess nutrients are absorbed from the free water and only released back to the plants when needed. Through the powerful promotion of plant growth – because well growing aquatic plants are the strongest opponents of algae. Scaper's Soil has active ion exchange properties. Thus it lowers the pH value and stabilizes it in the slightly acidic range (approx. pH 6.0 – 6.5). At the same time, it reduces the carbonate hardness – depending on the source water to up to almost 0 °d KH – and thus makes the water significantly softer. It also serves as a natural source of valuable humic and fulvic acids without coloring the water. In this way, Scaper's Soil creates water values that numerous tropical aquarium plants and fish are accustomed to from their natural habitats. Soft, slightly acidic water, for example, is ideal for most South American ornamental fish such as neon tetras, angelfish or discus. Scaper's Soil, despite the soft water, is also safe to use in combination with CO\u003csub\u003e2\u003c\/sub\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003efertilization, as the pH value is stabilized by the Soil. Scaper's Soil provides crystal clear water and healthy living conditions. The porous surface provides the ideal substrate for the settlement of important cleaning bacteria. Thus, the entire substrate becomes a giant bio-filter. It thus creates optimal conditions for effective, biological self-purification and thus for the best water quality. At the same time, the Soil binds numerous pollutants directly from the water. The granules are double-fired and therefore water-stable even in the long term. ALSO FOR SHRIMPS Its pH and KH lowering properties as well as its excellent filtration performance make Scaper's Soil the optimal substrate for keeping and breeding shrimp species that require soft, slightly acidic water, such as Crystal Red and Red Bee. Scaper's Soil is due to the long-term stable grains excellent to use in combination with bottom filters, as they are often used for shrimp keeping. The water is thereby adjusted even faster to the ideal values and the filter performance is increased. Due to its loose but stable structure, the substrate is optimally supplied with oxygen, so that no foci of decay can form. Its highly porous surface forms an excellent settlement substrate for important microorganisms, which especially baby shrimps need for their development. The color and pattern of the shrimps show up excellently on Scaper's Soil. Especially white, red or yellow shrimp literally shine against the deep black background.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInfo about Andosol:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eScaper's Soil has a particularly growth-promoting effect due to its content of natural Andosol. The term is composed of the Japanese an do, which means \"black soil\", and the Latin sol for \"soil\". Andosols develop preferably in mountainous, rainy regions on the basis of mineral-rich volcanic ashes. The soils are characterized by a dark brown to pitch-black color. They are particularly rich in vital nutrients, minerals and trace elements. At the same time, they have a high content of valuable humic and fulvic acids. 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Flourite Red is not chemically coated or treated and will not alter the pH of the water. Flourite Red is good for the life of the aquarium and need not be replaced. Set-up - Although it is pre-washed, because Flourite Red 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 Red 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. Initial cloudiness is normal. To remove cloudiness, use mechanical filtration (such as filter floss). 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