{"product_id":"florida-crushed-coral-40-lb","title":"Florida Crushed Coral 40 lb","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"567\" data-end=\"876\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"567\" data-end=\"592\"\u003eFlorida Crushed Coral\u003c\/strong\u003e is a \u003cstrong data-start=\"598\" data-end=\"644\"\u003enatural aragonite-based aquarium substrate\u003c\/strong\u003e designed to \u003cstrong data-start=\"657\" data-end=\"711\"\u003eraise and stabilize pH and carbonate hardness (KH)\u003c\/strong\u003e. The larger \u003cstrong data-start=\"724\" data-end=\"737\"\u003e40 lb bag\u003c\/strong\u003e is ideal for \u003cstrong data-start=\"751\" data-end=\"812\"\u003elarge aquariums, full substrate builds, or multiple tanks\u003c\/strong\u003e, especially where hard, alkaline water conditions are required.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"878\" data-end=\"1179\"\u003eIts coarse texture makes it perfect for \u003cstrong data-start=\"918\" data-end=\"978\"\u003eAfrican cichlid aquariums (Malawi, Tanganyika, Victoria)\u003c\/strong\u003e, as well as \u003cstrong data-start=\"991\" data-end=\"1022\"\u003ebrackish and marine systems\u003c\/strong\u003e. 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Crushed coral naturally buffers water, increasing pH and KH.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2368\" data-end=\"2495\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2368\" data-end=\"2409\"\u003eQ: Is this good for African cichlids?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2409\" data-end=\"2412\"\u003eA: Absolutely. Its ideal for African cichlids that thrive in hard, alkaline water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2497\" data-end=\"2638\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2497\" data-end=\"2556\"\u003eQ: Can I use this in my filter instead of as substrate?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2556\" data-end=\"2559\"\u003eA: Yes. Many aquarists use crushed coral in media bags inside filters or sumps.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2640\" data-end=\"2749\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2640\" data-end=\"2680\"\u003eQ: How long does the buffering last?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2680\" data-end=\"2683\"\u003eA: It provides long-term buffering and slowly dissolves over time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2751\" data-end=\"2866\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2751\" data-end=\"2789\"\u003eQ: Is this safe for planted tanks?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2789\" data-end=\"2792\"\u003eA: Its not recommended for plants or fish that prefer soft, acidic water.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tropical Treasures Wyo LLC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53034108911829,"sku":null,"price":37.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0670\/4545\/8133\/files\/3720_a5ba85e0-3471-4544-9b4b-81441ddc64d2.jpg?v=1769175350","url":"https:\/\/tropicaltreasureswyo.com\/products\/florida-crushed-coral-40-lb","provider":"Tropical Treasures Wyo LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}