Enhance your aquarium or aqua terrarium with a premium selection of fine substrates designed to support healthy aquatic life and vibrant plant growth. These decorative substrates are carefully crafted from natural ground materials without artificial additives, ensuring a safe and toxin-free environment for fish, invertebrates, and plants alike.
- Optimal grain sizes: hese substrates provide excellent root anchorage and a comfortable surface for bottom-dwelling species such as cory catfish and armored catfish.
- Promotes vigorous plant growth: when combined with nutrient-rich bases like JBL AquaBasis or JBL AquaBasis plus, these substrates prevent sludge infiltration and allow plants to absorb essential nutrients effectively.
- Fish and invertebrate friendly: fine granite sand and natural granules are gentle on sensitive barbels and do not release unwanted pollutants into the water, creating a healthier habitat.
- Visual enhancement: substrates with no light reflections help shy or easily stressed animals feel more comfortable, showcasing their full, natural coloration for a stunning aquarium display.
- Compatibility with heating systems: select substrates with coarser granulation are well suited for undergravel heating cables, while finer substrates are recommended without undergravel heating to ensure proper water circulation.
Usage Instructions:
Rinse the substrate thoroughly with tap water to remove any transit abrasion. For optimal plant growth, apply the substrate over a nutrient base at a depth of approximately 6-8 cm. Calculate the required amount using the formula: aquarium length (cm) × width (cm) ÷ 140 = kg substrate for a 5 cm layer thickness.
Rinse the substrate thoroughly with tap water to remove any transit abrasion. For optimal plant growth, apply the substrate over a nutrient base at a depth of approximately 6-8 cm. Calculate the required amount using the formula: aquarium length (cm) × width (cm) ÷ 140 = kg substrate for a 5 cm layer thickness.
Whether furnishing freshwater or marine aquariums and terrariums, these substrates provide a decorative and functional foundation that supports aquatic life, enhances natural aesthetics, and contributes to a balanced ecosystem.
Grain Sizes
River - 0.8mm
White - 0.2 - 0.6 mm
Snow - 0.1 - 0.6 mm
Grey - 0.2 - 0.6 mm
Dark - 0.2 - 0.6 mm
Orange - 0.2 - 0.6 mm
Red - 0.2 - 0.6 mm
