Flora Mano Base Planting Substrate - Black

Available in red or black, Colombo Mano Base provides a natural substrate perfect for use as a top layer in any aquarium. Unlike solid gravel, Mano Base is open and light, both in terms of particles and structure. This open form enables rapid and mass colonisation by beneficial bacteria, which are vital for water quality stability.

The open structure also allows optimal rooting of aquarium plants and excellent water circulation. Colombo Mano Base is made from natural clay sources, giving it a beautiful natural aesthetic perfect for your aquarium. The clay particles are rounded and relatively soft, making them safe for bottom dwellers preventing any potential damage to their soft barbels.

Like clay, Mano Base can store excess nutrients when they are present in the water, and release these nutrients when the levels drops. Thus Mano Base enables optimal plant growth and helps reduces algae blooms.