In nature, aquatic plants flourish where the river or lake bottom provides a regular supply of the minerals and organic substances necessary for the vitality of the plants, and where its texture allows the plants to root strongly.
FloraBase is a patented, scientifically formulated substrate produced from natural volcanic ash-based soil, sintered with other minerals into a soft, porous, granular structure. FloraBase contains all of the nutrients required by plants for proper development, guaranteeing ideal (natural) conditions for lasting plant growth. Its soft, porous,granular structure is easily penetrated by growing roots, positively anchoring plants to the substrate while providing immediate access to all of the nutrients.
The porous structure also allows plant nutrients to be released to the surrounding water so that no additional Root nutrients need to be added for at least 6 months. FloraBase is an excellent filter media when combined with an under-gravel filter. The unique structure of the FloraBase granule enables it to actively absorb floating substances, removing cloudiness from the aquarium water.
FloraBase will also act as a pH buffer, maintaining a stable pH between 6.5 and 7.0, which is ideal for almost all aquatic plants.
Each 5.4 kg / 12 lb. bag of FloraBase will provide the right quantity of substrate for a 40 liter / 10 gal. aquarium.
