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- Condition
- New
- Color
- Stratum
- Size
- 8.8 lb (Pack of 1)
- Dimensions
- 3 x 8 x 15 in; 8.82 lb
- Weight
- 4 kg
- Item Form
- Granules
- Item Type Name
- HAGEN PLANT&SHRIMP STRATUM 4KG
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Features 5
- PROMOTES ROBUST PLANT GROWTH: Fluval Plant and Shrimp Stratum encourages strong root development by allowing plant roots to easily penetrate and spread throughout the substrate, helping aquatic plants absorb key nutrients for healthy growth
- SUPPORTS BENEFICIAL BACTERIA: The light, porous structure provides an ideal surface for beneficial nitrifying bacteria to colonize, helping support biological filtration and a healthy freshwater aquarium environment
- HELPS MAINTAIN IDEAL WATER CONDITIONS: Designed to support a neutral to slightly acidic pH range, making it ideal for planted aquariums with live aquatic plants, tropical fish, shrimp, and other freshwater species
- IDEAL FOR SHRIMP HABITATS: Creates a natural refuge for newborn shrimp, providing shelter and protection until they are large enough to safely explore the aquarium
- MADE FOR FRESHWATER PLANTED AQUARIUMS: Will not discolor water and helps manage organic discoloration commonly associated with natural driftwood; Includes one 8.8 lb bag of Fluval Plant and Shrimp Stratum aquarium substrate
Description
Fluval Stratum is the ideal aquarium substrate for stimulating the growth of aquatic plants in freshwater aquariums. Plant roots easily penetrate and spread throughout the substrate, allowing live aquarium plants to obtain a variety of key, readily available nutrients that will make them flourish. The addition of Fluval Plant Micronutrients will ensure a full complement of essential macro and micro. The substrate's light, non-compacting, porous structure is also highly beneficial to nitrifying bacteria, which rapidly colonize the vast porous surface, providing optimal aquarium water quality for real plants. Fluval Stratum's inherent properties will help support a neutral to slightly acidic pH, ideal for most plant species and species of tropical fish or shrimp normally kept in planted aquariums. Fluval Stratum also provides new aquarium shrimp with the ideal refuge, allowing them to escape predation until they are large enough to emerge into the shrimp tank. This highly attractive substrate will not discolor water and helps control organic discoloration usually present when natural driftwood aquarium décor is used. For more fish tank accessories check out the other Fluval products including Fluval aquariums, aquarium filters, filter media, aquarium heaters, aquarium air pumps, aquarium lights, fake plants, aquarium thermometer, fish food, aquarium gravel, planted aquarium tools, fish tank decorations and aquarium stands. Fluval has a wide variety of products that are perfect for your pet fish, shrimp, or betta fish to enjoy in any large fish tank, small fish tank, freshwater tank or in a saltwater tank. The Fluval Plant and Shrimp Stratum is the perfect substrate for planted aquariums and is available in multiple sizes; available as a 4.4 lb. bag, an 8.8 lb. bag and a 17.6 lb. bag.
Specs 21
| Brand | Fluval |
|---|---|
| Item Weight | 4 kg |
| Item Form | Granules |
| Number of Packs | 1 |
| Unit Count | 140.8 Ounce |
| Product Dimensions | 3 x 8 x 15 inches; 8.82 pounds |
| Manufacturer recommended age | 1 month and up |
| Item model number | 12694 |
| Department | Unisex-Adult |
| Manufacturer | Rolf C. Hagen (USA) Corp. |
| Brand Name | Fluval |
| UPC | 015561126946 |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 46 |
| Item Highlight | Freshwater Planted Tank Substrate for Strong Plant Growth and Shrimp Habitats - Supports Neutral to Slightly Acidic pH |
| Item Type Name | HAGEN PLANT&SHRIMP STRATUM 4KG |
| Model Number | 12694 |
| Manufacturer Part Number | 12694 |
| Pet Type | Fish |
| Target Species | Fish |
| Allergen Information | Nut Free |
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Top Amazon Reviews
Great product, great price
Color: Stratum
Size: 8.8 Pound (Pack of 1)
Pros: • There’s no other product which plants like more than this • Great price, especially compared to pet stores • No odor, fish like it, it looks good and natural, and the water stays clear after installment Cons: • It can be challenging to install, here’s what I recommend. Wash it lightly only once, and pour it into aquarium. Put a piece of aluminum foil over it, and slowly fill aquarium with water. Move the water around a bit (enough to disturb the surface of the substrate, but not the deeper layer), it will get brown, then remove the water. This will ensure that all small particles on the surface layer are removed. Put the piece of aluminum foil over the substrate again and fill. The water will be slightly cloudy, but after about a day with a filter it will clear. Be especially careful if you notice any brown in the water, because if it falls on plant leaves it will encourage algae growth Overall, a great product. This is the best product for growing aquarium plants, if set up correctly, it will make growing plants easy
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Reviewed in the United States on September 27, 2026 by Lazaro
Water does get clearer by the day once set up
Color: Stratum
Size: 8.8 Pound (Pack of 1)
*** Update Week 2. I wanted to share the progress of use of fluval shrimp stratum. As week by week went on water is crystal clear. You may want to add two bags if you want plants since the pellets are so light my plants wouldn’t stay in the stratum. They would float right up to surface of water. Any time you add landscape the pellets will give off a dust or float. Don’t be alarmed, the dust settles back down quickly. So instead of getting another bag, I used plant anchors. They seem to be happy with plant anchors thus far. My PH was a bit high so I had to correct that before adding any fish. So it’s ready to add fish now and I can’t wait. I think it looks great with the landscape. I’m not done with my landscaping I still have the other corner to work. I have a couple of itty bitty baby tetra neons in there you can’t see them. They’re hiding, but if you make a little well in the pellets they like to hide in it. They don’t seem bothered by the stratum at all. I highly recommend this stuff, but best I to get two bags of whatever size you get, to get about 3 inches so your roots to plants will take to it easier is very light weight. Or do plant anchors. I bought this with the anticipation to set my tank up as a planted fresh water aquarium. Live plants apparently love this stuff and that it’s a good substrate for shrimp if you want to have any. Many reviews have complaints about cloudiness of water. I did this as a whole new tank setting up. I don’t recommend if you have fish already in yours. You treat it like you’re setting up a new one laying your landscape in, Anyway, I didn’t pre rinse. I don’t feel it’s necessary it only just makes the pellets soggy. The first day yes water will appear black and muddy. Let your filter do the work!! You may have to change your bio max bag out to a new one it does work. I have to get a new bio max filter since it worked hard to get this water cleared up since set up. First day, dark, black cloud. I even thought did I mess it it up? I should have taken a picture to show comparison and I forgot. Don’t be impatient or think you did something wrong. Just be patient let your filter do the work!! 5 hours later, a light cloudiness. I Next day, crystal clear water. You need patience for this! It’s not immediate. It may take anywhere from 6 hours-48 hours. It took 48 hours for mine to clear up. I need to clean off outside of my tank glass. I didn’t use the lay the bag over the pellets with a small bowl to fill tank with water method. I did just straight in with water pouring very slowly and softly. Water will fizz at first and it’s normal. And then I added the necessary water treatments to make it safe for fish for tap water, since I used tap water. Now I can’t wait until I set up the rest of my landscaping and add fish. I’ll post updates on when it’s done being set up.
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Reviewed in the United States on June 27, 2022 by Amazon Customer
A Great Choice for a Planted Aquarium
Color: Stratum
Size: 8.8 Pound (Pack of 1)
I knew this substrate was good because I had already seen many recommendations, so I decided to buy it for my 10-gallon aquarium. So far, it has been a great success with my plants. I like how it looks in the aquarium, and I have noticed that my plants have adapted well. I’m happy with this purchase and would choose it again.
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Reviewed in the United States on July 31, 2026 by Yudianys Freire
Such a good aquatic
Color: Stratum
Size: 8.8 Pound (Pack of 1)
This is a great product. The black makes the plants pop and looks great. It provides the perfect nutrients to keep plants healthy and grow. It does take overnight to settle after filling with water and it can make the water brown and cloudy if you mess around with it a lot. The cheapest I’ve ever gotten it as well
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Reviewed in the United States on September 19, 2026 by Christina Rogers
Perfect Soil for Planted Tank. Don't Pre-Rinse
Color: Stratum
Size: 4.4 Pound (Pack of 1)
This stuff is great, little pricey but you get what you pay for. I thought it would be messy but the small balls hold up well provided you don't crush them. Shrimp and fish health are not affected by it and boy does it look good in the tank. Plants love it and fish prefer it, especially when compared to bright gravels... The 1st picture was when I first started the tank with the soil and 2nd pic is 3 months later. I've had other tanks with sand/gravel...this soil makes a difference! Big tip: Place a small lid or use a paper towel to block water flow when initially filling up your tank. Minimize your splashing. Also I highly suggest you DO NOT pre-rinse this soil. I know the directions say so but don't do it. Big mess and unnecessary. As long as you don't pour big buckets of water on the soil your tank will clear up quickly. If you are going for a natural planted tank this is your soil.
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Reviewed in the United States on December 16, 2025 by Jeffrey K.
Cheap but quality
Color: Stratum
Size: 17.6 Pound (Pack of 1)
I bought this freshwater substrate for my aquarium setup and I’m really happy with it so far. It instantly improved the look of my tank and gave it that natural, clean “riverbed” feel I was going for. It was easy to rinse and didn’t cloud the water too badly once I set it up properly. My plants also seem to be doing better since using it, and everything feels more stable and natural for the fish. The texture is nice not too sharp, not too fine and it spreads evenly across the tank, which made aquascaping a lot easier than I expected. It really upgraded the overall appearance of my aquarium and made it look more professional. Overall, I’m very satisfied with this substrate and would definitely recommend it to anyone setting up a freshwater tank or upgrading their aquascape.
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Reviewed in the United States on March 31, 2026 by Sheela mae cuevas
Recommend
Color: Stratum
Size: 8.8 Pound (Pack of 1)
Works greats, helps a bunch with plants rotting. Doesn’t look bad in tank even with not rinsing it off it wasn’t too dusty. I recommend buying!
Reviewed in the United States on August 9, 2026 by Odessa Hootman
Perfect for shrimp tanks and planted aquariums
Color: Stratum
Size: 8.8 Pound (Pack of 1)
This substrate has been amazing for my shrimp tank. My shrimp are breeding like crazy and my aquatic plants are growing really well too. The tank looks healthy and stable, and the substrate gives it a nice natural appearance. It was easy to work with and didn’t cause any issues in my setup. Definitely worth it if you’re building a planted shrimp tank. Highly recommend!
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Reviewed in the United States on May 20, 2026 by Alicia K