Fluval Plant and Shrimp Stratum Aquarium Planting Substrate, Dark Brown

Encourages strong plant growth - roots easily penetrate and spread throughout substrate to obtain key nutrients 

Porous structure allows for rapid colonization of beneficial nitrifying bacteria

Helps support neutral to slightly acidic pH - ideal for most plants, tropical fish and shrimp normally kept in planted aquariums

Provides newborn shrimp with a refuge from predators until they are large enough to emerge

Will not discolor water and helps control organic discoloration when natural driftwood is present