Will this break down into mush after a year or two like other planted tank substrates?

I have multiple tanks where I've used potting soil that have been up 2 years. I've never used ferts either. Skip this junk and go true soil.

how long does it take for it to buffer the pH in the tank?

I purchased Fluval Stratum from a local pet store, who recommended it because of my tap water's parameters: 7.8 PH, 150 GH, and 180 KH. I added this substrate to my new tank in the evening. The next morning my PH was 6.2, maybe even lower. My test strips only go down to 6.2 PH. My GH 0, and KH 0. I have been testing the water for the past week and PH is 6.8 one day and back down to 6.2 the next. GH bounces between 0 and 25, and KH bounces between 0 and 40. I did an 80% water change two evenings ago but the next day, the water dropped back down to PH 6.2, GH 0, KH 0. This substrate was so expensive, that I hesitate to remove it and start over, but I will if water changes don't remedy the situation. Glad my fish are still in my old tank or they would probably be dead. My situation seems drastically different from other people's experience. If you purchase Fluval Stratum, I would put it in a bucket with some of your water and test it for a few days, before putting it in your tank and getting your tank all set up and planted.

I have a hard time keeping shrimp, will this help?

It's a good substrate for shrimp

Will hard decorations or rocks on top of this substrate crush it?

Not at all with my experience its the best substrate I ever use my plants look so healthy when I used it I definitely recommend it

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R**N

Original product in premium packed condition

Finally found original product in premium packed condition at best price. The product is always great.

13.10.2022

S**T

Bang for the buck

Works for my planted tank well enough. I didn't find discernible difference from pricier brands with granules of same size. Bang for the buck.

6.01.2020

S**Z

Best for Shrimps

Best Substrate for Shrimps and plants nutrients rich volcanic soil

10.03.2019

R**N

Five Stars

Best to buy for planted tank. So good and great for shirmps

1.11.2018

A**A

Good substrate

The product is ideal for Planted tanks, highly nutritious. Its been only 20 days since I planted, n my plants hv grown big enough. But I found it a bit hard to plant, as the grains r very light, n the newly planted roots tend to come off! Regarding the shipping, it was awfully slow..Else it's a good substrate to get ur tank going

16.09.2018

P**A

Product is good proper quantity

Very nice product

16.08.2020

A**.

Superb

Plants are doing great

7.11.2018

S**Y

Overall happy with the product. Thankyou

The bag should be available in 9kg variant also for better creation of landscape as the quantity comes little handy while covering a large & dense base of soil.

22.08.2020

A**R

Recouvert de gravier, ne trouble pas l'eau du tout. Il faut verser l'eau lentement. A voir après au niveau de la pousse des plantes.

27.11.2022

C**F

Recommend this item.

26.01.2026

Z**.

My absolute favourite substrate so far. Has all the nutrients you need, no more annoying pucks that degrade and make a mess under gravel. Also keeps pH at optimal level and my plants and shrimp thrived. Have purchased a few times now and tanks run well with this stuff. Also holds up pretty good over time.

19.11.2025

C**S

topkwaliteit duur maar goed

11.02.2026

N**E

rien à dire à recommander

9.03.2024

Brand	Fluval
Item Weight	8.07 Kilograms
Item Form	Granules
Manufacturer	Rolf C Hagen Corp
UPC	015561126953
Global Trade Identification Number	00015561126953
Country of Origin	India
Item model number	12695
Product Dimensions	30.48 x 11.43 x 48.26 cm; 8.07 kg
ASIN	B00JMA9S52

Fluval Plant and Shrimp Stratum, 8 Kg

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