{"product_id":"florida-crushed-coral-15-lb","title":"Florida Crushed Coral 15 lb","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"557\" data-end=\"894\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"557\" data-end=\"582\"\u003eFlorida Crushed Coral\u003c\/strong\u003e is a \u003cstrong data-start=\"588\" data-end=\"634\"\u003enatural aragonite-based aquarium substrate\u003c\/strong\u003e designed to \u003cstrong data-start=\"647\" data-end=\"701\"\u003eraise and stabilize pH and carbonate hardness (KH)\u003c\/strong\u003e. Its coarse texture and buffering ability make it an excellent choice for \u003cstrong data-start=\"776\" data-end=\"841\"\u003eAfrican cichlid aquariums, brackish tanks, and marine systems\u003c\/strong\u003e, or anywhere harder, more alkaline water is desired.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"896\" data-end=\"1145\"\u003eThis 15 lb bag is ideal for \u003cstrong data-start=\"924\" data-end=\"954\"\u003emedium to larger aquariums\u003c\/strong\u003e or for aquarists who want to use crushed coral in \u003cstrong data-start=\"1005\" data-end=\"1044\"\u003efilters, sumps, or mixed substrates\u003c\/strong\u003e. 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Crushed coral naturally buffers water, increasing pH and hardness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2341\" data-end=\"2458\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2341\" data-end=\"2382\"\u003eQ: Is this good for African cichlids?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2382\" data-end=\"2385\"\u003eA: Yes. Its ideal for African cichlids that prefer hard, alkaline water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2460\" data-end=\"2599\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2460\" data-end=\"2519\"\u003eQ: Can I use this in my filter instead of as substrate?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2519\" data-end=\"2522\"\u003eA: Absolutely. Many aquarists place it in media bags inside filters or sumps.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2601\" data-end=\"2701\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2601\" data-end=\"2632\"\u003eQ: Is this safe for plants?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2632\" data-end=\"2635\"\u003eA: Its not recommended for plants that prefer soft, acidic water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2703\" data-end=\"2812\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2703\" data-end=\"2743\"\u003eQ: How long does the buffering last?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2743\" data-end=\"2746\"\u003eA: It provides long-term buffering and slowly dissolves over time.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tropical Treasures Wyo LLC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53034105340117,"sku":null,"price":15.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0670\/4545\/8133\/files\/3720_f61f2640-271b-4ef4-b160-8caa8beabf57.jpg?v=1769175289","url":"https:\/\/tropicaltreasureswyo.com\/products\/florida-crushed-coral-15-lb","provider":"Tropical Treasures Wyo LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}