Enhance Your Aquatic Ecosystem with Aqueon Plant and Shrimp Aquarium Substrate - 5lb Review

I love the look. But planting is not easy. With perfectly round pieces, it's difficult to hold the roots in place without destroying the surrounding space...

I have 2 aquariums that are developing very well. Keeps the pH stable. I tried Fuval Stratum and everything I added died. So I went back and my new shrimp are alive and well.

I bought this soil because I found it unique and best suited to my plants, I grew it from seed and the shape and looseness allowed me to move it everywhere where there were bare spots and roots, took root perfectly and is easy to care for.

I bought 4 bags of 32.5 gallons of Fluval Flex, as you can see it wasn't enough. The water is cloudy but should clear within 24 hours. The pellets are a bit lighter, in my opinion some plants didn't want to stay! Hope will come true in the long run. Buy 3 more discounted bags, buy 3 get 1 free.

Easy to clean. Doesn't degrade over time - I've used the same substrate for years. Simply rinse and reuse. I also like the color - dark brown and natural looking. First of all, it is necessary to rinse the dust, but it is minimal. I am convinced that it maintains good water flow and oxygenation in the substrate. Living plants are healthy - they last and don't sprout. It might not be the best choice for thin-rooted plants like hairgrass or baby tears, but it's great for most uses. I have stem…