JBL PROFLORA AquaBasis Plus 2.5L
Product Overview
JBL PROFLORA AquaBasis Plus is a ready-to-use long-term nutrient substrate designed for new freshwater aquariums. This depot substrate provides essential nutrients directly to plant roots, encouraging strong root formation and healthy, vigorous growth. With a minimum effectiveness of up to 3 years, it forms the ideal foundation for lush planted aquariums.
Key Features
- Ready-to-use nutrient substrate for planted freshwater aquariums
- Contains essential nutrients including iron, minerals and trace elements
- Clay pellets act as nutrient storage, absorbing excess nutrients and releasing them as needed
- Does not contain phosphate or nitrate (algae-promoting nutrients)
- Provides long-term effectiveness for a minimum of 3 years
- No mixing required – simply layer beneath aquarium gravel
Benefits
- Promotes rapid plant rooting and strong root development
- Ensures long-term nutrient availability at root level
- Supports healthy, vibrant plant growth
- Helps maintain biological balance in planted aquariums
- Creates an ideal base layer for aquascaping projects
Specifications
- Volume: 2.5L
- Type: Long-term nutrient depot substrate
- Suitable for: Freshwater planted aquariums
- Coverage: Suitable for approximately 100L aquarium (approx. 80 x 35 x 40 cm)
- Recommended base layer thickness: Approx. 2 cm
- Top layer requirement: 4 cm washed gravel (2–3 mm grain size)
- Duration of effectiveness: Minimum 3 years
Compatibility
- Use beneath a 2–3 mm washed gravel layer (do not use larger gravel sizes)
- Suitable for freshwater planted aquariums
- Can be combined with JBL Ferropol or Ferrotabs for leaf fertilisation
- Ideal when used alongside a CO₂ system such as JBL PROFLORA CO₂ systems for enhanced plant growth
Package Contents
- 1 x JBL PROFLORA AquaBasis Plus 2.5L