Bio-Midnight Pearl 2.26kg (Bio-substrate)

 What is Bio Substrate ?

Bio substrate is a specialized aquarium substrate designed to promote the growth of beneficial bacteria and create a healthy, stable environment for aquatic plants, fish, and invertebrates. It often contains essential nutrients like iron and minerals that enhance plant growth and maintain stable water parameters.

Key Benefits:

• Promotes Plant Growth: Rich in nutrients that help aquatic plants thrive, especially root-feeding plants.
• Supports the Nitrogen Cycle: Encourages the growth of beneficial bacteria, which helps break down waste and maintains stable water conditions.
• Maintains pH and Water Hardness: Often buffers pH to a slightly acidic to neutral level (ideal for many tropical fish and shrimp), and helps in stabilizing water hardness.
• Aesthetic Appeal: Its fine, natural sand texture and color can mimic natural habitats, enhancing the overall look of the aquarium.
• Safe for Bottom Dwellers: Smooth texture prevents injury to bottom-feeding fish like Corydoras, loaches, and shrimp.

Uses:

• Planted Aquariums: Perfect for aquascapes or tanks with live plants, as it provides nutrients and stability for healthy root growth.
• Shrimp and Nano Tanks: Bio substrate sand is ideal for shrimp setups, as it promotes the growth of biofilm, which shrimp love to graze on.
• Fish Tanks: Can be used in tropical, freshwater, and community aquariums to create a natural look while promoting water stability.

Maintenance:

• Regular vacuuming of the surface is recommended to prevent waste buildup. Since it's sand, you need to be gentle to avoid disturbing the substrate too much, especially in planted tanks.
• Over time, the nutrients in bio substrate sand may deplete, so additional fertilization (liquid or root tabs) may be needed, especially for heavily planted tanks.

Compatibility:

• Suitable for fish that prefer soft substrates, such as Corydoras, loaches, and most bottom-dwelling species.
• Perfect for shrimp tanks, especially for species like Caridina or Neocaridina, which benefit from the water stability it offers.

Additional Tips:

• When first adding bio substrate sand to the tank, rinse it gently to remove dust, though it often comes pre-washed.
• It’s ideal to cap it with another layer of fine gravel if you want to minimize disturbance during cleaning.

This substrate helps create a biologically active and stable aquarium environment, making it a great choice for both beginners and advanced hobbyists focusing on planted or shrimp tanks.

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