{"product_id":"fluval-bio-stratum-plant-shrimp-substrate-8-8-lb-4-kg","title":"Fluval Bio-Stratum Plant \u0026 Shrimp Substrate 8.8 lb (4 kg)","description":"\u003cp data-end=\"338\" data-start=\"250\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"396\" data-start=\"374\"\u003eFluval Bio-Stratum\u003c\/strong\u003e is an advanced \u003cstrong data-end=\"446\" data-start=\"412\"\u003eactive volcanic soil substrate\u003c\/strong\u003e designed to support \u003cstrong data-end=\"552\" data-start=\"467\"\u003evigorous plant growth, strong root development, and healthy biological filtration\u003c\/strong\u003e. Unlike standard substrates, Bio-Stratum actively encourages the growth of \u003cstrong data-end=\"662\" data-start=\"628\"\u003ebeneficial nitrifying bacteria\u003c\/strong\u003e, helping establish and maintain a stable aquarium ecosystem.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"965\" data-start=\"725\"\u003eIt gently buffers water toward a \u003cstrong data-end=\"780\" data-start=\"758\"\u003eslightly acidic pH\u003c\/strong\u003e, making it an excellent choice for \u003cstrong data-end=\"871\" data-start=\"816\"\u003eshrimp, live plants, and soft-water freshwater fish\u003c\/strong\u003e. 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