--- product_id: 12883510 title: "Fluval 12694 Plant and Shrimp Stratum for Freshwater Fish Tanks, 8.8 lbs." brand: "fluval" price: "376.78 DT" currency: TND in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.tn/products/12883510-fluval-12694-plant-and-shrimp-stratum-for-freshwater-fish-tanks store_origin: TN region: Tunisia --- # 8.8 lbs nutrient-rich substrate Shrimp-safe shelter zones Maintains neutral to slightly acidic pH Fluval 12694 Plant and Shrimp Stratum for Freshwater Fish Tanks, 8.8 lbs. **Brand:** fluval **Price:** 376.78 DT **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 🌿 Elevate your aquarium’s ecosystem — where plants thrive and shrimp survive! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Fluval 12694 Plant and Shrimp Stratum for Freshwater Fish Tanks, 8.8 lbs. by fluval - **How much does it cost?** 376.78 DT with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.tn](https://www.desertcart.tn/products/12883510-fluval-12694-plant-and-shrimp-stratum-for-freshwater-fish-tanks) ## Best For - fluval enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted fluval brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **pH-Optimized Environment:** Supports thriving tropical fish, plants, and shrimp with ideal pH balance - • **Shrimp Nursery Safe Haven:** Protects newborn shrimp from predators until they mature - • **Root-Friendly Porous Texture:** Enables effortless root penetration for lush plant growth - • **Crystal Clear Water Assurance:** Prevents discoloration even with natural driftwood décor - • **Rapid Beneficial Bacteria Colonization:** Boosts aquarium health with fast nitrifying bacteria growth ## Overview Fluval 12694 Plant and Shrimp Stratum is an 8.8 lb premium freshwater aquarium substrate designed to promote vigorous aquatic plant growth and provide a safe habitat for newborn shrimp. Its porous structure accelerates beneficial bacteria colonization, maintaining optimal water quality and a neutral to slightly acidic pH ideal for tropical fish and plants. This substrate prevents water discoloration, even with natural driftwood, making it the top choice for planted aquariums seeking a balanced, vibrant ecosystem. ## Description Fluval Stratum is the ideal aquarium substrate for stimulating the growth of aquatic plants in freshwater aquariums. Plant roots easily penetrate and spread throughout the substrate, allowing live aquarium plants to obtain a variety of key, readily available nutrients that will make them flourish. The addition of Fluval Plant Micronutrients will ensure a full complement of essential macro and micro. The substrate's light, non-compacting, porous structure is also highly beneficial to nitrifying bacteria, which rapidly colonize the vast porous surface, providing optimal aquarium water quality for real plants. Fluval Stratum's inherent properties will help support a neutral to slightly acidic pH, ideal for most plant species and species of tropical fish or shrimp normally kept in planted aquariums. Fluval Stratum also provides new aquarium shrimp with the ideal refuge, allowing them to escape predation until they are large enough to emerge into the shrimp tank. This highly attractive substrate will not discolor water and helps control organic discoloration usually present when natural driftwood aquarium décor is used. For more fish tank accessories check out the other Fluval products including Fluval aquariums, aquarium filters, filter media, aquarium heaters, aquarium air pumps, aquarium lights, fake plants, aquarium thermometer, fish food, aquarium gravel, planted aquarium tools, fish tank decorations and aquarium stands. Fluval has a wide variety of products that are perfect for your pet fish, shrimp, or betta fish to enjoy in any large fish tank, small fish tank, freshwater tank or in a saltwater tank. The Fluval Plant and Shrimp Stratum is the perfect substrate for planted aquariums and is available in multiple sizes; available as a 4.4 lb. bag, an 8.8 lb. bag and a 17.6 lb. bag. ## Features - Promotes Robust Plant Growth: Stratum fosters vigorous plant development by facilitating easy root penetration and nutrient absorption, aiding in the acquisition of vital nutrients essential for growth - Facilitates Rapid and Beneficial Colonization: Its porous structure enables swift colonization of beneficial nitrifying organisms, fostering a healthy aquatic environment crucial for the well-being of aquarium inhabitants - Maintains Optimal pH Levels: Designed to sustain a neutral to slightly acidic pH range, ideal for supporting the growth of various plants, tropical fish, and shrimp commonly found in planted aquarium setups - Offers Shelter for Newborn Shrimp: Stratum provides a safe haven for newborn shrimp, offering protection from potential predators until they reach a size where emerging into the main aquarium is viable - Preserves Water Quality: Ensures water clarity by preventing discoloration and effectively manages organic discoloration, especially in the presence of natural driftwood, while being specifically formulated for use in freshwater aquariums ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Asin | B00JMABYUO | | Best Sellers Rank | #1 in Aquarium Gravel | | Date First Available | July 18, 2014 | | Department | Unisex-Adult | | Item Model Number | 12694 | | Manufacturer | Rolf C. Hagen (USA) Corp. | | Manufacturer Recommended Age | 1 month and up | | Product Dimensions | 3 x 8 x 15 inches; 8.82 pounds | ## Product Details - **Brand:** Fluval - **Item Form:** Granules - **Item Weight:** 4 kg - **Number of Packs:** 1 - **Unit Count:** 140.8 Ounce ## Images ![Fluval 12694 Plant and Shrimp Stratum for Freshwater Fish Tanks, 8.8 lbs. - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61xuz5C1O9L.jpg) ## Available Options This product comes in different **Color, Size** options. ## Questions & Answers **Q: I never received my package** A: Fluval sent me the wrong size bag one time but when you contact them! They are excellent in correcting it . **Q: Will this work in small pots in my tank. I have a gravel tank and a sand tank. Not sure if im ready to go all the way.** A: Yes it's the size of regular gravel just softer like compressed dirt balls. I put them in small glass bowls and put plants in it. **Q: How many of the 8.8lbs do I need to get 1.5 inches of substrate in a tank that has a 20x12 foot print?** A: 20x12 foot print is the footprint of a 10 gallon tank. I used a 8.8lb to get 2" easily. You should be fine getting 1 x 8.8lb bag. **Q: Hi, is this substrate safe for all types of shrimp? Thank you** A: Fluval Plant and Shrimp is pH neutral, therefore with correct water pH is safe for all types of shrimp. It's also vey good for aquatic plants that are needed to create a proper environment for shrimp. ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Water does get clearer by the day once set up *by on Reviewed in the United States June 27, 2022* *** UpdateWeek 2. I wanted to share the progress of use of fluval shrimp stratum. As week by week went on water is crystal clear. You may want to add two bags if you want plants since the pellets are so light my plants wouldn’t stay in the stratum. They would float right up to surface of water. Any time you add landscape the pellets will give off a dust or float. Don’t be alarmed, the dust settles back down quickly.So instead of getting another bag, I used plant anchors. They seem to be happy with plant anchors thus far. My PH was a bit high so I had to correct that before adding any fish. So it’s ready to add fish now and I can’t wait. I think it looks great with the landscape. I’m not done with my landscaping I still have the other corner to work. I have a couple of itty bitty baby tetra neons in there you can’t see them. They’re hiding, but if you make a little well in the pellets they like to hide in it. They don’t seem bothered by the stratum at all. I highly recommend this stuff, but best I to get two bags of whatever size you get, to get about 3 inches so your roots to plants will take to it easier is very light weight. Or do plant anchors.I bought this with the anticipation to set my tank up as a planted fresh water aquarium. Live plants apparently love this stuff and that it’s a good substrate for shrimp if you want to have any. Many reviews have complaints about cloudiness of water. I did this as a whole new tank setting up. I don’t recommend if you have fish already in yours.You treat it like you’re setting up a new one laying your landscape in,Anyway, I didn’t pre rinse. I don’t feel it’s necessary it only just makes the pellets soggy. The first day yes water will appear black and muddy. Let your filter do the work!! You may have to change your bio max bag out to a new one it does work.I have to get a new bio max filter since it worked hard to get this water cleared up since set up.First day, dark, black cloud. I even thought did I mess it it up? I should have taken a picture to show comparison and I forgot. Don’t be impatient or think you did something wrong.Just be patient let your filter do the work!!5 hours later, a light cloudiness. INext day, crystal clear water.You need patience for this! It’s not immediate. It may take anywhere from 6 hours-48 hours. It took 48 hours for mine to clear up.I need to clean off outside of my tank glass.I didn’t use the lay the bag over the pellets with a small bowl to fill tank with water method. I did just straight in with water pouring very slowly and softly.Water will fizz at first and it’s normal. And then I added the necessary water treatmentsto make it safe for fish for tap water, since I used tap water.Now I can’t wait until I set up the rest of my landscaping and add fish. I’ll post updates on when it’s done being set up. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Excellent *by on Reviewed in the United States July 24, 2026* So far my plants are thriving in this. Looks great, the plants like it, great price, no real oder, what's not to like? My plants are growing really well. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A Great Choice for a Planted Aquarium *by on Reviewed in the United States July 31, 2026* I knew this substrate was good because I had already seen many recommendations, so I decided to buy it for my 10-gallon aquarium. So far, it has been a great success with my plants. I like how it looks in the aquarium, and I have noticed that my plants have adapted well. I’m happy with this purchase and would choose it again. ## Frequently Bought Together - Fluval 12694 Plant and Shrimp Stratum for Freshwater Fish Tanks, 8.8 lbs. – Aquarium Substrate for Strong Plant Growth, Supports Neutral to Slightly Acidic pH - Aqua Natural Sugar White Sand 10lb Substrate for aquascaping, Aquariums, vivariums and terrariums - majoywoo Natural Coral Driftwood for Aquarium Decor Fish Tank Decorations, Assorted Driftwood Branch 6-10" 3 Pcs, Reptile Decor… --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.tn/products/12883510-fluval-12694-plant-and-shrimp-stratum-for-freshwater-fish-tanks](https://www.desertcart.tn/products/12883510-fluval-12694-plant-and-shrimp-stratum-for-freshwater-fish-tanks) --- *Product available on Desertcart Tunisia* *Store origin: TN* *Last updated: 2026-09-10*