{"title":"Gravel \u0026 Substrates","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"tropica-substrate","title":"Tropica Substrate","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTropica Substrate\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSee how to use substrate when planning a new aquarium. A thin layer under the gravel ensures optimal growth in the future to come!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA concentrate, used under gravel when planning the aquarium\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEnsures healthy and long-term growth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIs neutral and does not affect the KH or pH value of the water\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe substrate absorbs nutrients and makes them available for plant roots\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow to use the product\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePlant Growth Substrate is laid in a 1 cm thick layer on the bottom of the aquarium, when the aquarium is built. The table below provides recommended Plant Growth Substrate amounts for a number of standard aquarium sizes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\t\t\t\t\t\u003cspan class=\"jet-listing-dynamic-terms__prefix\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tropica","offers":[{"title":"1L","offer_id":52583982596434,"sku":"1L_11594_1","price":8.75,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"2.5L","offer_id":52583982629202,"sku":"2_5L_11594_2","price":15.5,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1008\/0465\/7490\/files\/958.jpg?v=1769649958"},{"product_id":"tropica-aquarium-soil-3l","title":"Tropica Aquarium Soil 3L","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTropica Aquarium Soil 3L\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAquarium Soil is used for planning a new aquarium. It is a complete bottom layer, which can be used without any other types of bottom layer – see how to use it here.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAquarium Soil is a complete bottom layer, which can be used without any other types of bottom layer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe grain size of 2-3 mm makes it easy for planting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAquarium Soil ensures proper growth and stimulates red colours\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow to use the product\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAquarium Soil ensures good and active growth from the beginning, and boosts the red plant shades.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt is a complete substrate, which can be used without any other types of bottom layer.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAquarium Soil is further an active bottom layer that lowers the pH value and slightly affects the water chemistry.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWe recommend that you change 25-50% of the water min. twice a week during the first 4 weeks after establishing the aquarium.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHow do I calculate the quantity of Soil or Soil Powder needed for my tank?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMeasure your tank’s length and width in cm, for example 90 x 60 cm.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConsider the thickness of the bottom layer you want, e.g. 8 cm.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMake the layer thicker towards the rear wall for a great visual effect!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe calculation to do is length x width x layer divided by 1000.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn our example, 90 x 60 x 8\/1000 = 43,2 L Soil\/Soil Powder needed.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\t\t\t\t\t\u003cspan class=\"jet-listing-dynamic-terms__prefix\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tropica","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52584598765906,"sku":"default_12222_1","price":29.5,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1008\/0465\/7490\/files\/960.jpg?v=1769673562"},{"product_id":"marina-aquarium-gravel-tri-colour-2kg","title":"Marina Aquarium Gravel Tri Colour 2kg","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"background: white;text-align: start;margin: 0cm 0cm 14.6pt 0cm\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.5pt;font-family: 'Helvetica',sans-serif;color: #333232\"\u003eHagen – Marina Aquarium Gravel – Tri-Colour Blue 2kg\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"background: white;text-align: start;margin: 0cm 0cm 14.6pt 0cm\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.5pt;font-family: 'Helvetica',sans-serif;color: #333232\"\u003eCreate a colourful aquascape in your aquarium with Marina Decorative Gravel. The gravel is epoxy-coated, which makes the gravel inert and prevents any adverse effects on water chemistry. Research shows that epoxy-coated gravel provides an optimum surface for the colonization of beneficial bacteria, which in turn provide biological filtration for clear and healthy water. The gravel is dust free and is available in a wide variety of colours. Suitable for freshwater aquariums only. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\t\t\t\t\t\u003cspan class=\"jet-listing-dynamic-terms__prefix\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Marina","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52584616984914,"sku":"default_12220_1","price":8.5,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1008\/0465\/7490\/files\/MARINA2KGTRI-COLOURBLUEGRAVEL.png?v=1772978594"},{"product_id":"marina-aquarium-gravel-rainbow-2kg","title":"Marina Aquarium Gravel Rainbow 2kg","description":"\u003cp style=\"background: white;text-align: start;margin: 0cm 0cm 14.6pt 0cm\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.5pt;font-family: 'Helvetica',sans-serif;color: #333232\"\u003eHagen – Marina Aquarium Gravel – Rainbow 2kg\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"background: white;text-align: start;margin: 0cm 0cm 14.6pt 0cm\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.5pt;font-family: 'Helvetica',sans-serif;color: #333232\"\u003eCreate a colourful aquascape in your aquarium with Marina Decorative Gravel. The gravel is epoxy-coated, which makes the gravel inert and prevents any adverse effects on water chemistry. Research shows that epoxy-coated gravel provides an optimum surface for the colonization of beneficial bacteria, which in turn provide biological filtration for clear and healthy water. The gravel is dust free and is available in a wide variety of colours. Suitable for freshwater aquariums only.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"background: white;text-align: start;margin: 0cm 0cm 14.6pt 0cm\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.5pt;font-family: 'Helvetica',sans-serif;color: #333232\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\t\t\t\t\t\u003cspan class=\"jet-listing-dynamic-terms__prefix\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Marina","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52584617017682,"sku":"default_12203_1","price":8.5,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1008\/0465\/7490\/files\/Marina-Aquarium-Gravel-Rainbow-2kg.jpg?v=1769673990"},{"product_id":"marina-aquarium-gravel-pink-2kg","title":"Marina Aquarium Gravel Pink 2kg","description":"\u003cp style=\"background: white;text-align: start;margin: 0cm 0cm 14.6pt 0cm\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.5pt;font-family: 'Helvetica',sans-serif;color: #333232\"\u003eHagen – Marina Aquarium Gravel – Pink 2kg\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"background: white;text-align: start;margin: 0cm 0cm 14.6pt 0cm\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.5pt;font-family: 'Helvetica',sans-serif;color: #333232\"\u003eCreate a colourful aquascape in your aquarium with Marina Decorative Gravel. The gravel is epoxy-coated, which makes the gravel inert and prevents any adverse effects on water chemistry. Research shows that epoxy-coated gravel provides an optimum surface for the colonization of beneficial bacteria, which in turn provide biological filtration for clear and healthy water. The gravel is dust free and is available in a wide variety of colours. Suitable for freshwater aquariums only. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\t\t\t\t\t\u003cspan class=\"jet-listing-dynamic-terms__prefix\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Marina","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52584617050450,"sku":"default_12222_1","price":8.5,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1008\/0465\/7490\/files\/Marina-Aquarium-Gravel-Pink-2kg.jpg?v=1769673991"},{"product_id":"marina-aquarium-gravel-jellybean-2kg","title":"Marina Aquarium Gravel JellyBean 2kg","description":"\u003cp style=\"background: white;text-align: start;margin: 0cm 0cm 14.6pt 0cm\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.5pt;font-family: 'Helvetica',sans-serif;color: #333232\"\u003eHagen – Marina Aquarium Gravel – JellyBean 2kg\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"background: white;text-align: start;margin: 0cm 0cm 14.6pt 0cm\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.5pt;font-family: 'Helvetica',sans-serif;color: #333232\"\u003eCreate a colourful aquascape in your aquarium with Marina Decorative Gravel. The gravel is epoxy-coated, which makes the gravel inert and prevents any adverse effects on water chemistry. Research shows that epoxy-coated gravel provides an optimum surface for the colonization of beneficial bacteria, which in turn provide biological filtration for clear and healthy water. The gravel is dust free and is available in a wide variety of colours. Suitable for freshwater aquariums only. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\t\t\t\t\t\u003cspan class=\"jet-listing-dynamic-terms__prefix\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Marina","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52584617083218,"sku":"default_12231_1","price":8.5,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1008\/0465\/7490\/files\/Marina-Aquarium-Gravel-JellyBean-2kg.jpg?v=1769673992"},{"product_id":"marina-aquarium-gravel-blue-2kg","title":"Marina Aquarium Gravel Blue 2kg","description":"\u003cp style=\"background: white;text-align: start;margin: 0cm 0cm 14.6pt 0cm\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.5pt;font-family: 'Helvetica',sans-serif;color: #333232\"\u003eHagen – Marina Aquarium Gravel – Blue 2kg\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"background: white;text-align: start;margin: 0cm 0cm 14.6pt 0cm\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.5pt;font-family: 'Helvetica',sans-serif;color: #333232\"\u003eCreate a colourful aquascape in your aquarium with Marina Decorative Gravel. The gravel is epoxy-coated, which makes the gravel inert and prevents any adverse effects on water chemistry. Research shows that epoxy-coated gravel provides an optimum surface for the colonization of beneficial bacteria, which in turn provide biological filtration for clear and healthy water. The gravel is dust free and is available in a wide variety of colours. Suitable for freshwater aquariums only.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"background: white;text-align: start;margin: 0cm 0cm 14.6pt 0cm\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.5pt;font-family: 'Helvetica',sans-serif;color: #333232\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\t\t\t\t\t\u003cspan class=\"jet-listing-dynamic-terms__prefix\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Marina","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52584617148754,"sku":"default_12190_1","price":8.5,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1008\/0465\/7490\/files\/Marina-Aquarium-Grave-Surf-2kg.jpg?v=1769673993"},{"product_id":"marina-aquarium-gravel-black-2kg","title":"Marina Aquarium Gravel Black 2kg","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.5pt;font-family: 'Helvetica',sans-serif;color: #333232\"\u003eHagen – Marina Aquarium Gravel – Black 2kg\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"background: white;text-align: start;margin: 0cm 0cm 14.6pt 0cm\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.5pt;font-family: 'Helvetica',sans-serif;color: #333232\"\u003eCreate a colourful aquascape in your aquarium with Marina Decorative Gravel. The gravel is epoxy-coated, which makes the gravel inert and prevents any adverse effects on water chemistry. Research shows that epoxy-coated gravel provides an optimum surface for the colonization of beneficial bacteria, which in turn provide biological filtration for clear and healthy water. The gravel is dust free and is available in a wide variety of colours. Suitable for freshwater aquariums only. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\t\t\t\t\t\u003cspan class=\"jet-listing-dynamic-terms__prefix\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Marina","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52584617181522,"sku":"default_12220_1","price":8.5,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1008\/0465\/7490\/files\/Marina-Aquarium-Gravel-Black-2kg.jpg?v=1769673994"},{"product_id":"fluval-plant-shrimp-stratum","title":"Fluval Plant \u0026 Shrimp Stratum","description":"\u003cp class=\"a-size-large a-spacing-none\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan id=\"productTitle\" class=\"a-size-large product-title-word-break\"\u003eFluval Plant \u0026amp; Shrimp Stratum\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEncourages strong plant growth – roots easily penetrate and spread throughout substrate to obtain key nutrients\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePorous structure allows for rapid colonization of beneficial nitrifying bacteria\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHelps support neutral to slightly acidic pH – ideal for most plants, tropical fish and shrimp normally kept in planted aquariums\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProvides newborn shrimp with a refuge from predators until they are large enough to emerge\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWill not discolor water and helps control organic discoloration when natural driftwood is present\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFor use in freshwater aquariums \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Fluval","offers":[{"title":"2kg","offer_id":52585074229586,"sku":"2kg_13472_1","price":15.5,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"4kg","offer_id":52585074262354,"sku":"4kg_13472_2","price":28.5,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1008\/0465\/7490\/files\/12693_packaging-1.webp?v=1771531382"}],"url":"https:\/\/petpalace.ie\/collections\/gravel-substrates\/gravel-\u0026-substrates.oembed","provider":"Pet Palace","version":"1.0","type":"link"}