{"product_id":"aqua-natural-aquarium-substrate-laterite","title":"Aqua Natural Aquarium Substrate - Volcanic Laterite","description":"\u003cp\u003eVolcanic Laterite is a rich, mineral-based substrate designed to support healthy aquatic plant growth. It can be used alone or as a fertile base beneath substrates such as AquaEarth, Scoria, or Iron Sand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMineral-rich planted aquarium substrate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProvides a fertile base for aquatic plants\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCan be used alone or beneath another substrate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuitable for freshwater aquariums, paludariums and tropical terrariums\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eDirections\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRinse in a bucket or sieve to remove the smallest particles. Do not over-wash.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSome red clay will continue to be released during rinsing; this is normal.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdd the laterite to the aquarium and fill slowly to avoid disturbing it. Placing a plastic bag over the substrate while filling can help diffuse the water flow.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFill until the water is approximately 3 - 4 cm above the substrate to make planting easier.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLevel the surface or create gradients using a scraper or ruler.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlant the aquarium, misting plants regularly so they do not dry out.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSlowly fill the aquarium to the desired level.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStart the filtration system and allow several days for remaining clay particles to settle or be filtered out.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eCare and Attention\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe water-conditioning properties will naturally decrease over time.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNot suitable for strong burrowing fish.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDo not use with aquarium gravel vacuum cleaners.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eHow Much Substrate Do I Need?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMultiply the aquarium or habitat length by its width and desired substrate depth, usually 5-10cm.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDivide the result by 1000.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe result is the approximate weight required in kilograms.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExample:\u003c\/strong\u003e 60cm x 30cm x 5cm = 9000. Divided by 1000, this equals approximately 9kg of substrate.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Aqua Natural","offers":[{"title":"3 litre Bag","offer_id":71139955179773,"sku":"LAT001","price":49.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"6 litre Bag","offer_id":71139955212541,"sku":"LAT002","price":95.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0828\/6879\/7693\/files\/IMG_3719.jpg?v=1786689517","url":"https:\/\/tankterrarium.com.au\/products\/aqua-natural-aquarium-substrate-laterite","provider":"Tank Terrarium Australia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}