Pure Water Pebbles African Cichlid Aquarium Substrate, Malawi Mix, 20-lb Bag

• 100% natural substrate simulates a cichlid’s natural rift lake environment; contains no dyes so it won’t foul your water clarity.
• Looks great in both indoor tanks and outdoor ponds; large pellet size provides ample living space for beneficial microbes and anchoring for plants.
• Aids the filtering process by increasing the surface area available for nitrifying bacteria to colonize.
• Also helps reduce harmful nitrate, maintain proper pH and enhance buffering capacity, along with providing essential inorganic elements.
• Malawi Mix granules measure 3.5-5 mm; also includes trace elements and critical nutrients needed to maintain ideal tank water quality.

Use a minimum of 1-lb Pure Water Pebbles African Cichlid Substrate per gallon of fresh water. Set up a filtering system and allow it to circulate. During the first month introduce no more than 1 inch of substrate per 5 gallons of fresh water.