CaribSea Eco-Complete Planted Aquarium Substrate Red 20lb

Product details

CaribSea Eco-Complete Planted Aquarium Substrate Red 20lb (00771) is a mineral-based planted aquarium substrate designed to support rooted aquatic plants. Use it as the bottom layer in freshwater aquariums to help anchor plants while providing a nutrient-rich environment for plant growth. Because it is intended for planted systems, it’s commonly chosen when you want a ready-to-use substrate rather than plain gravel or sand.

Features:

• Mineralogically complete substrate formulated to supply mineral nutrients for aquatic plants, including iron, calcium, magnesium, potassium, sulfur, and additional trace elements.
• Iron-rich design intended to help eliminate the need for laterite in many planted setups.
• Nitrate and carbonate free, helping avoid long-term increases to pH or carbonate hardness.
• No artificial dyes, paints, or chemical coatings.
• Contains live heterotrophic bacteria to support biological processing of fish waste, helping establish a natural balance for new aquarium cycling.
• Packed in Liquid Amazon buffered “Black Water” solution for immediate organic water conditioning.
• High macroporosity supports healthy roots and bacterial efficiency.
• Red substrate grain provides a planted-aquarium appearance while functioning as a root-supporting layer.

Specifications:

• Net weight: 20 lb
• Typical grain size: 3.0 mm to 6.0 mm
• Average density: 54 pounds per cubic foot