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funkman262

Senior Member
Posts: 1,133
Registered: July 2010
Location: Tampa, Florida

Seachem Flourite Black Sand

Reviews	Views	Date of last review
4	13393	Thu September 13, 2012

Recommended By	Average Price	Average Rating
100% of reviewers	None indicated	9.0

Description:	Flourite is a unique gravel specifically designed for the planted aquarium. Essential nutrients are already in the gravel, so no supplements are needed. It can be mixed with other gravel or used alone. For best results at least half of the substrate mixture should be of Flourite. For freshwater use only.
Keywords:	Seachem Flourite Black Sand

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funkman262

Senior Member

Registered: July 2010
Location: Tampa, Florida
Posts: 1133

Review Date: Thu November 11, 2010

Would you recommend the product? Yes | Price you paid?: None indicated | Rating: 9

Positive aspects of the product (pros):	Love the black color, easy to maintain, provides/holds nutrients
Cons:	Price, not locally available

I began using this sand when I switched over to a planted tank. I love the black sand because it contrasts well with the green plants and it really helps to make the fish pop. I don't even vacuum the poop off of the sand because it just blends right in and my plants eventually use it as fertilizer. Only complaint is I had to order it online and it could be a bit expensive.

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Cliff

Moderator

Registered: January 2010
Location: Saskatchewan, Canada
Posts: 20090

Review Date: Mon November 15, 2010

Would you recommend the product? Yes | Price you paid?: None indicated | Rating: 9

Positive aspects of the product (pros):	Quality
Cons:	none really

I found this to be a very good product. Easy to wash, and the plants seem to do better in it. Its not as black as I would like it, but it still looks really good.

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CassieLEO

Sweet Peas Mommy

Registered: November 2010
Location: MA
Posts: 1861

Review Date: Sat February 5, 2011

Would you recommend the product? Yes | Price you paid?: None indicated | Rating: 10

Positive aspects of the product (pros):	Extremely good stuff
Cons:	Nothing

Everything about this product is fabulous. My plants grew like crazy and my corys love rooting around in it.

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MandyK

Senior Member

Registered: May 2012
Location: Kentucky
Posts: 1740

Review Date: Thu September 13, 2012

Would you recommend the product? Yes | Price you paid?: None indicated | Rating: 8

Positive aspects of the product (pros):	Great for plants and fish
Cons:	Seems to gather a powdery substance on the surface

I would recommend this to anyone who is serious about growing plants in their aquarium.