I actually asked Seachem that very question and the extremely detailed response that I got boiled down to the fact that even shrimp require trace amounts of copper in their diet (which fish food does contain) and that the amounts present in Flourite is harmless to all inverts. I am an old dog trying to learn some new tricks... It’s practically red clay substrate rich in iron my friend breed cherries using that substrate. Seachem Flourish is also rich in gluconate iron, manganese, calcium, magnesium, potassium, inositol, choline B12, biotin, and other factors that we know to be very beneficial for aquatic plants. by Tai95 » Thu Mar 16, 2006 1:59 pm, Post Seachem Fluorite is a very popular planted tank substrate. From our experience, the level of potassium in a planted aquarium, with or without shrimp (most of the planted aquariums here have amanos or ornamental shrimp), can be maintained from 8ppm to 80ppm or even higher with no problems. Seachem is a good company and I don't have any reason to believe otherwise. I haven't used flourite, but have heard it is a decent substrate. Flourite is most effective when used alone as an integral substrate bed, but it may be mixed with other gravels. I've sent an e-mail to Seachem and am waiting on there response. That is true. Thanks in advance. The substrate is the source of nutrients for the plants. Flourite® Black Sand is a specially fracted stable porous clay gravel for the natural planted aquarium. Joined Sep 9, 2012 Messages 904 Reaction score 9 Points 0 Location Melbourne, Australia Country Australia Display Name Olivia Nov 13, 2012 #1 Is it safe to use with shrimp? I prefer other baked clay substrates, but truthfully because others have been successful with them. wow that is good to know, sorry to hear about the shrimp, Seachem should really claim that it is coral safe I guess rather than reef safe, or at least put a … Its appearance is best suited to planted aquaria, but may be used in any freshwater aquarium environment. Will, 1) Boss Aquaria and Newbreed Aquatics sell Salty Shrimp products. Check out my Substrate Calculator to figure out how many bags you would need for your aquarium. by Kenshin » Thu Mar 16, 2006 1:08 am, Post Neither really contribute anything specifically to the shrimp, so it's really up to you. Fluval Plant and Shrimp Substrate; Seachem Fluorite Black Sand; Seachem Fluorite. My tank currently has Seachem Red Flourite Substrate. Seachem Flourite. ... can I just scoop out my old substrate after emptying the tank and temporarily putting the shrimp in a bucket with old water, ... Report Save. Seachem Flourite 15.4 lbs. $39.99. The only issue I can see is that you are using R/O. Many algae killers contain copper sulphate and there is a warning on these that they are not safe for crustaceans. Overall Impressions of Seachem Flourite: If it is just copper ion, then I believe it would pose a toxic/fatal problem for shrimps and other organisms. Seachem briefs this substrate with “Flourite® is a specially fracted, stable porous clay gravel for the natural planted aquarium.”. Regular price From $32.97 Caribsea Samurai Soil 9 lbs. Seachem Flourite Black tốt cho tuổi thọ hồ và không cần phải thay thế trong quá trình sử dụng. I did find that a few people here use it with no problems. Seachem Flourite 3.5kg Planted Aquarium Fish Tank Substrate Nano Shrimp Scape | eBay The great thing about fluval stratum is that it can shelter the baby shrimps better than seachem flourite. It contains a rich assortment of important macro elements, trace elements, and other essential nutrients. Its appearance is best suited to planted aquaria, but may be used in any freshwater aquarium environment. Flourite® DARK is most effective when used alone as an integral substrate … Home › shop › SHRIMP › Seachem Flourite Black Sand 7kg. In our product range you can find the two Seachem substrates Flourite Black and Flourite Black Sand. Thanks for your questions, and we certainly understand your concerns in using Flourish with your shrimp. level 2. It contains only the highest quality ingredients including shrimp, squid, and fish. If there is copper in this is must be in an insoluable state and not is something like copper sulphate which is very soluable. Seachem Flourite Black Sand 7kg. Southern California Aquatic Plant Enthusiasts, *Threads by members offering Discounts/club Donations, Hardware/Substrates for Planted Aquariums, SCAPE - Southern California Aquatic Plants Enthusiasts, If this is your first visit, be sure to Flourite® is most effective when used alone as an integral substrate bed, but it may be mixed with other gravels. Seachem Flourite is sold in several colors: red, plain (labeled as just ‘Flourite’ – it has a slight red tint), black, and black sand. FAQ: Is the potassium sulfate in Seachem Flourish Potassium™ safe for shrimp? Thread starter Olivia97; Start date Nov 13, 2012; O. Olivia97 New member. FAQ: I see that Seachem Flourish® contains copper. No doubt about it. However, new posts are not allowed at this point. Also included in Shrimp Flakes is Seachem GarlicGuard™ as an attractant and appetite stimulant. (Flourite Black is a gravel with a grain of approx. Wouldn't this be deadly to shrimp? This is an archived forum with lots of information. 0.5 to 2 mm, Black Sand is a sand with a grain of under 1 mm). If it is 0 TDS R/O DI you will want to remineralize or cut 50/50ish with aged/treated talent water. I believe the copper found in Flourite is copper sulfate which is not harmful and is utilized by plants. It plays an essential role in the eco-system of your planted aquarium. Regular price $37.00 ... Fluval Plant and Shrimp Stratum. A: It is possible to experience an excess of particles/dust from this product due to frictional action in packaging and shipping. Question: Is flourite safe? I hope this helps. Flourite is a specially fracted stable porous clay gravel for the natural planted aquarium. that would be about 85 mg of copper in the tank. As such, I find it more suitable for a shrimp tank, especially if you want a shrimp colony to thrive. Seachem Flourite is a well known substrate for planted tanks, with a fairly well-established track record. ĐẤT NỀN ĐEN PH CAO SEACHEM FLOURITE BLACK là lớp đất sét thô xốp cho môi trường ổn định và chất lượng, phù hợp nhất với bể thủy sinh và bất kỳ môi trường hồ nước ngọt nào. I have had Flourite black and mixed sand on top of it for my cories (that promptly went to the bottom). Sure is! Seachem Flourish trace introduces a broad range of these trace elements which are essential for plant health and growth . After looking at the contents of flourite it contains 17mg/kg of copper. Flourite is a specially fracted stable porous clay gravel for the natural planted aquarium. Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for Seachem Flourite DARK 7kg Planted Aquarium Fish Tank Substrate Shrimp Nano at the best online prices at ebay! This is a great question. THE forum on the internet dedicated to freshwater shrimp and other aquatic invertebrates! I watched them carefully and no one lost barbels, but when I rescaled the tank and switched to finer grain sand, they really really became more active and they’ve already spawned again and I have at least one Sterbai baby in a year and a half vs 1 in 4.5 yrs. by Tai95 » Wed Mar 15, 2006 7:30 pm, Post by badflash » Thu Mar 16, 2006 10:20 am, Post without any problems. Post Even though some small particles washed away, the product is completely viable and will still offer the same benefit. I was planning on using Flourite as a substrate and keeping shrimp in these tanks to keep algae at bay. This will be a pretty big investment for me, and I don't want to make any foolish mistakes. I am using Flourite myself in my shrimp tanks (close to a year now) - RCS, snowball shrimps, green shrimps, and Rusty Macro. Regular price $37.97 CaribSea Eco-Complete Planted Aquarium Substrate. Is the substrate okay for them? It has a broad spectrum of crucial trace elements, vitamins, and amino acids. Flourite is most effective when used alone as an integral substrate bed, but it may be mixed with other gravels. Seachem Flourish is a baseline plant supplement which is also safe for tanks that contain shrimps. Flouri On top of that, it makes your shrimp and fish safe. Seachem Flourish fertilizer is also shrimp safe. However, seachem flourite is neutral and will not lower the pH of your tank. Seachem Flourite Substrate safe for shrimp? Flourite requires a bit more time to settle before the cloudiness disappears because it is a clay-based product. Flourite is sold in 7 kg bags. Copper composition in this fertilizer is almost non-existent (0.0001%), it contains magnesium, calcium, iron as well as other vital elements needed by aquatic plants and animals. yes, it is all I have ever used (capped with fine gravel or sand) and my Amanos do fine. All of our products were designed specifically for use in tanks with fish and invertebrates; therefore, when used as directed, Flourish is completely safe for your shrimp, as the copper contained within the product is in a very trace amount. Flourite Dark, 7 kg / 15.4 lbs Flourite Dark is a specially fracted stable porous clay gravel for the natural planted aquarium. I was just trying to make sure that is was absolutely safe. As far as being good for shrimp, the flourite black granules are a little large than your average sand, which might promote a slightly denser growth of bacteria and microfilm(which shrimp like), however, I can't say if this is true one way or the other. Its appearance is best suited to planted aquaria but may be used in any freshwater aquarium environment. Without doing so there will not be enough minerals in the water to allow your shrimp to replenish their shells after molt. I've just set up a greenhouse and plan on growing my own plants. Seachem states they are not inert substrates, so in theory they should be good. Its appearance is suited to planted aquaria, but may be used in any freshwater aquarium environment. But how & what we store it … Thinking to add some Cherry Shrimp( red, yellow, blue, black) and Amano down the road. It is true that in large amounts copper can be toxic to aquatic animals, and invertebrates like shrimp and snails can be particularly sensitive. Flourite® DARK Premium natural gravel for the planted aquarium Good for the life of the aquarium Overview Flourite® DARK is a specially fracted stable porous clay gravel for the natural planted aquarium. Yes, Flourish® is safe to use with shrimp. by Tai95 » Fri Mar 17, 2006 8:31 am, Powered by phpBB® Forum Software © phpBB Limited. They contains a broad spectrum of all the important components needed in marine and freshwater fish diets: protein, fat, carbohydrates, vitamins and minerals. Overview. Seachem Fluorite vs Eco-Complete for a planted shrimptank and how to properly change substrate? I searched the forums and couldn't find an answer. All of them are breeding and living very happily. I sent Seachem an E-mail about the copper in Flourite and this is what they had to say. Flourite Dark is most effective when used alone as an integral substrate bed, but it may be mixed with other gravels. Add to cart. Flourite® substrates are ores with a rich mineral composition and are not chemically coated. Flourite® Premium natural gravel for the planted aquarium Good for the life of the aquarium Find a Dealer Overview Flourite® is a specially fracted stable porous clay gravel for the natural planted aquarium. I'm no pro when it comes to the ins and outs of shrimps but when I used macropore in my shrimp tank the water stayed crystal clear which I been told in the past, shrimp don't like the super clear water and prefer water with tinnitus (I think it's called) and purigen and macropore removes it … Another point, which I could add is that it helps to keep water parameters and many over things. 5000 posts, Officially addicted to SCAPE! Trace elements are depleted through utilization ( i.e being used) , oxidation and precipitation and so it is essential that trace elements are kept topped up . If I used 5kg of Flourite per 10gal. 1 in stock. Seachem Flourite. Its appearance is best suited to planted aquaria, but may be used in any freshwater aquarium environment. 2) Rainwater itself is safe to use. All non-painted aquarium substrates need considerable rinsing before use. check out the. Hi sketch804! Thanks for the replies. Description; Product Description. As their names suggest, both substrates are black, and they only differ in grain size.