{"product_id":"jbl-manado-dark","title":"JBL Manado Dark Aquarium Gravel Substrate Planted Fish Tank Aquascaping Decor","description":"\u003ch2\u003eJBL Manado Dark Aquarium Substrate – 3L, 5L \u0026amp; 10L\u003c\/h2\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eCreate a natural foundation for a healthy planted freshwater aquarium with \u003cstrong\u003eJBL Manado Dark\u003c\/strong\u003e. 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