JBL Manado Natural Aquarium Substrate – 3L, 5L, 10L & 25L

Create a natural foundation for a healthy freshwater aquarium with JBL Manado. This porous brown substrate supports strong plant root development, provides an ideal surface for beneficial bacteria and stores surplus nutrients to release them again when required.

Why Choose JBL Manado?

• Supports healthy plant growth – The natural porous structure encourages strong root development and helps activate the aquarium's soil flora.
• Stores valuable nutrients – Acts as a nutrient buffer by absorbing surplus nutrients and releasing them again when plants require them.
• Supports beneficial bacteria – The porous structure provides an excellent surface for useful bacteria to colonise, supporting biological filtration.
• Gentle on bottom-dwelling fish – Rounded granules are suitable for fish with sensitive barbels as well as invertebrates.
• Water-neutral natural granulate – Does not release unwanted pollutants into the aquarium water.

Available Sizes

3 Litres
5 Litres
10 Litres
25 Litres

Product Details

Brand: JBL
Product: Manado
Colour: Brown
Type: Natural Freshwater Aquarium Substrate
Suitable For: Fish, invertebrates and aquarium plants

How Much Do I Need?

For approximately a 5cm substrate depth, JBL recommends using the following calculation:

Aquarium length (cm) x aquarium width (cm) ÷ 200 = litres of JBL Manado required.

Contents: 1 x JBL Manado Natural Substrate in your selected 3L, 5L, 10L or 25L size.

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