Description
Fluval Plant & Shrimp Stratum Aquarium Substrate
Create a thriving planted aquarium with Fluval Plant & Shrimp Stratum, a premium volcanic soil substrate specially developed for aquatic plants and shrimp habitats. Its porous structure promotes strong root growth while helping maintain ideal water conditions for shrimp, tropical fish, and planted aquascapes.
Features & Benefits:
- Promotes strong plant growth – nutrient-rich volcanic substrate encourages healthy root development
- Ideal for shrimp tanks – helps maintain water conditions preferred by freshwater shrimp
- Supports beneficial bacteria – porous structure increases biological filtration capacity
- Helps maintain stable pH – encourages slightly acidic conditions ideal for planted aquariums
- Natural aquascape appearance – dark substrate enhances plant and fish colours
- Gentle on delicate species – smooth granules safe for shrimp and bottom dwellers
Care & Usage Tips:
- Use as a base substrate for planted aquariums and shrimp tanks
- Add carefully to minimise clouding during setup
- Avoid excessive disturbance once established
- Pair with quality lighting and fertilisers for optimal plant growth
Specifications:
- Suitable for: Freshwater planted aquariums and shrimp tanks
- Material: Volcanic soil substrate
- Function: Plant growth support & biological filtration enhancement
- Ideal for: Aquascaping, shrimp keeping, and tropical planted setups
- Available sizes: 2kg, 4kg, and 8kg bags
Enhance your aquascape naturally with Fluval Plant & Shrimp Stratum – the perfect foundation for healthy plants, vibrant shrimp, and stable aquarium conditions.
Click & Collect
Livestock will only be bagged once you arrive, or if you contact us in advance to request it ready beforehand.
Local Delivery
Order anything from our in-store range and have it delivered right to you.
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Minimum spend: £50
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Delivery from £15 - £30
- Range 0-25 miles from store
Distances are measured “as the crow flies”, not by road.
Once your order is placed, we’ll be in touch to arrange a suitable delivery date and time.
Please note, delivery may take a little longer as we often group orders together to build an efficient delivery run.
Important: If you’re ordering a large aquarium, please ensure someone is available to help unload the van on arrival.
Dry Goods Delivery
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DX Express: 1 working day, same-day dispatch before noon 0-75kg
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Express Pallet: 1–3 working days 75-500kg
If you'd like to add more items to an existing order that hasn't yet been dispatched, please place a Click & Collect order and leave a note asking us to combine the orders.
Please note: We currently only dispatch parcels Wednesday to Friday.
Pre-Order
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Livestock Delivery
Thursday Delivery – £24
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Dispatched Wednesday afternoon
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Delivered Thursday before 1pm
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Order by Wednesday 12 noon
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Minimum spend: £50
Friday Delivery – £24
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Dispatched Thursday afternoon
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Delivered Friday before 1pm
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Order by Thursday 12 noon
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Minimum spend: £50
Saturday Delivery – £29
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Dispatched Friday afternoon
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Delivered Saturday before 1pm
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Order by Friday 12 noon
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Minimum spend: £50
📦 Want to Add to an Existing Order?
No problem! Just place a Click & Collect order and leave a note asking us to link it with your original one (as long as it hasn’t been dispatched yet).
🛒 Dry Goods Now Included!
You can now include dry goods in your livestock delivery – perfect for topping up supplies in one go.
❄️ Please note: We can’t send frozen food with livestock – please order frozen items separately.
⚠️ Delivery Exclusions
Unfortunately, we’re unable to deliver livestock to the following postcodes:
Scotland & Isles:
AB30–AB56, DD8–DD10, DG3–DG9, DG12–DG14, FK17–FK21, KA18–KA19, KA26–KA30, PA20–PA38, PA80, PH3–PH40
Cornwall Isles: TR21–TR25
All of the following postcodes are excluded:
BT, HS, IM, IV, JE, KW
Plus Channel Islands and Shetland Islands
Payment & Security
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