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		Seachem Flourite Black 7kg / 15.4lbs Availability: Usually ships the next business day Item Code: SC5235 List Price: $32.99 You Save: 14.00 (42%) Your Price: $18.99 + $6.00* Price Range:   Qty:   Additional shipping charges apply* Details Write a review Email To Friend Avg. Customer Review (1) reviews

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Flourite™ 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 aquarium environment. Flourite™ 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™ is not chemically coated or treated and will not alter the pH of the water. Although pre-washed, it should be rinsed before use to remove residual dust. Dust can also be minimized by filling tank slowly and dispersing water so that the Flourite™ bed is not disturbed. Slight initial cloudiness is normal and will clear rapidly (2–12 hours). This bag is sufficient for about a 5 cm (2 inch) deep bed in a typical 40 L (10 gallon) tank. Recommended use is 1 kg (2 lbs) for approximately each 200 cm2 (31 in2) of tank bottom at a depth of 5 cm (2 in). Although planted aquariums are often considered to be too difficult for the beginning hobbyist, we believe that planted aquaria are actually ideal for the beginner. With the right substrate the beginner can have a successful aquarium with a minimum of maintenance. As the beginner becomes more comfortable in the hobby they will feel inclined to experiment a bit and thus build on the solid foundation they have already established. It won`t always be necessary to dose your aquarium with each of the products in the Flourish line, but as an example, we have developed one possible dosing regimen using all of our plant products. This is by no means the only way to dose your aquarium; it is merely a suggestion. Your dosing regimen will depend greatly on a variety of factors, including lighting, initial water quality, how heavily stocked your aquarium is, substrate selection, and types of plants; so don`t be surprised if getting the results you want takes a little experimentation. Concentration of nutrients in Flourite™: Aluminum: 10210 Barium: 124 Calcium: 195 Cobalt: 6 Chromium: 13 Copper: 17 Iron: 18500 Potassium: 2195 Magnesium: 2281 Manganese: 64 Sodium: 223 Nickel: 12 Vanadium: 15 Zinc: 29 Units=mg/kg, source: Plasma Emission Spectrometer, EPA Method 3050, Univ. of Georgia Chemical Analysis Lab Customer Reviews Write a review 7 of 7 people found the following review helpful: Excellent! Black Flourite by JJ Experience Level: Intermediate Posted on 9/22/2007 from SAINT PAUL, MN UNITED STATES Comments: Very good substrate. Color is black to grayish black. 3mm size and will not affect pH. Be sure to wash before using. I needed six bags to fill my 55 gal about 3 inches. Yes, I would recommend this product to my friends. Was this review helpful to you?         Similar Items   Product: List Price: Our Price: Rating: Item Code: Description: Aquarium Pharmaceuticals First Layer Pure Laterite 20oz $11.99 $7.99 Write a review AP1413 Aquarium Pharmaceuticals First Layer Pure Laterite 20oz Caribsea African Cichlid Mix Congo River 20lb $24.99 $20.99