{"product_id":"af-natural-substrate","title":"AF Natural Substrate","description":"AF Natural Substrate is a nutrient-rich clay and peat-based substrate for\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e aquascaping and planted aquariums. The readily available micronutrients and\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e the plant food contained in it creates a fertile and similar environment to that\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e present in Nature, ideal for the support and long-term growth of plants.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e AF Natural Substrate is very suitable for the development of a healthy root system\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e and helps aquatic plants thrive. Peat and clay have a capacity\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e natural cation exchange (CEC) which will also absorb all excess nutrients\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e from the water, and at the same time will make them available to the plants through the\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e roots, or will release them back into the water if they become scarce. \u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFeatures and Benefits: Carefully selected peat creates excellent\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e conditions for the root system, and supplies the plants with all the minerals and\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e necessary trace elements. Clay improves the structure and acts as a base,\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e thus giving an excellent consistency. Clay, like peat, provides a layer\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e natural for the accumulation of excess nutrients, and maintains ionic balance\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e in the tank. The micronutrient content was supplemented under the supervision of the\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e laboratory to ensure that the aquatic plants have plenty of\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e trace elements, while the chemical balance remains stable. AF Natural Substrate is rich\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e of micronutrients, therefore for the first three months Aquaforest does not recommend the use of\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e fertilizers containing micronutrients, unless the plants show obvious\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e signs of deficiency,\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e 10 L of AF Natural Substrate should be sufficient for a 200 L aquarium\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e with a base measuring 100x40 cm. The substrate could lower and stabilize \u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ethe pH of the water, so it is recommended to use dedicated tests.","brand":"AQUAFOREST","offers":[{"title":"7.5 L","offer_id":40030246142061,"sku":"","price":27.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0555\/6453\/3869\/files\/C706B8A0-69D5-492E-9C27-15939BDB868F.jpg?v=1766576587","url":"https:\/\/animal-instinct.it\/en\/products\/af-natural-substrate","provider":"Animal.Instinct","version":"1.0","type":"link"}