Add a warm and inviting ambiance to your aquatic biotope with WIO Florabed Artist Cocoa. This unique florabed is made from 100% natural clay and provides a complete nutrient supply of macro and microelements for long-term growth and beauty of your aquatic plants.

Florabed Artist Cocoa is an exceptional substrate that offers a warm and inviting atmosphere to your aquarium. Inspired by the rich and fertile substrates found in tropical forests and wetlands, it provides a natural source of nutrients for aquatic plants, promoting long-term growth and beauty. Made from 100% natural clay raw materials and available in both Thick and Fine grain sizes, it is suitable for all aquarium depths including deep public aquariums.

In addition to its nutrient-rich composition, Florabed Artist Cocoa offers a bio-filtering function that enhances microbial colonization, reducing the buildup of harmful substances and promoting a healthy ecosystem for your fish and other aquatic animals.

Key Points

• Active substrate with pH buffering and binding of harmful substances
• Optimal florabed ready-to-use for aquatic flora
• 100% natural clay-based engineered substrate with bio-filtering function
• Clearwater formula — no discoloring effect
• Provides complete nutrient supply of macro and microelements for plants
• Designed for any water depth, including deep public aquariums
• Extreme long-term use of 10+ years — does not crumble over time

Characteristics

• Color: Cocoa Brown
• Grain: Thick (2–5 mm) and Fine (0.1–2 mm)
• Texture: Porous clay substrate
• Material: 100% natural engineered clay-based substrate
• Nutrients: Nitrogen, Phosphorus, Potassium, Iron, Calcium, Magnesium, Sodium, Zinc, Boron, Copper, Nickel, Chromium, Selenium, Manganese, Molybdenum, Cobalt, Fluorine, Iodine, Vanadium

Availability at Cuboid Nature Aquarium

• Thick grain — 1.5 kg bag
• Fine grain — 1.5 kg bag

Usage

• No need to rinse before use — ready to use straight out of the bag
• Spread the substrate evenly in the tank to achieve the desired thickness
• Wet the substrate before planting to help it settle and create a stable base for your aquatic plants
• For easy planting of small foreground plants, add the Fine grain version on top of the Thick grain version
• Pour water gently over a hard surface to avoid disturbing the substrate and plants
• During the initial setup period the aquarium water may turn cloudy — this is normal; simply turn on the filter and the cloudiness will disappear within a few hours

Available from Cuboid Nature Aquarium — Authorized Retailer for WIO.