Jan 27, 2022 · To answer "what else should you know", I'll share my experience with Fluval Stratum: I bought Stratum for my first planted tank after 37 years of keeping fish, about three years ago. I also …

May 20, 2023 · If you end up doing it, I recommend putting the fluval stratum into meshbags (for dryers with plastic zippers), that way the substrate you use for capping stays on top and nothing mixes.

I literally poured the stratum directly from the bag to a coriander, rinsed without touching the stratum with my hands, only gently shook the coriander back and forth for a minute, and poured it directly from the …

Jan 15, 2024 · I hear a lot of talk about how fluval stratum is a pretty light substrate. People complain all the time about using it to plant because their plants keep floating. If you still have and use fluval …

My plants hate this shit WITH the fluval stratum under it lol For context their black florite version is to die for if you like black and don't mind smaller than pictured pieces. 10/10 worth the price.

Jun 10, 2023 · Fluval Stratum is my go-to aquasoil for my planted aquariums. Unlike the ADA Amazonias, Stratum has a less intense impact on pH and ammonia levels, so you can add it to …

Nov 22, 2022 · We recommend a thick layer of stratum (so the plants can grow in and get their nutrients) and a thin layer of sand (so the plants have a better grip when planted). We had an aquarium with a …

Oct 27, 2022 · Absolutely ruined my aquarium by adding sand on top of Fluval Stratum. Anyone have any advice for getting it out of my aquarium?

May 27, 2022 · Question about mixing substrates. Fluval stratum, sand, and river rock. Also general advice.

Mar 8, 2018 · First, Fluval Stratum is barely denser than water. Trying to root your plants in this substrate is like trying to plant a tank filled with styrofoam peanuts. This point is regularly missed in …