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| 1-Question. What is African Cichlid Substrates? |
Answer: Our African Cichlid Substrates come in a wide range of sizes, texture, and color for you
to choose from. We carry both DRY and Bio-Activ Live® types of gravel, stones, pebbles, rocks
and sand.
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| 2-Question. Where do the African Cichlid Substrates come from? |
Answer: Our African Cichlid Substrates come from river and lake basins from all over the world.
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| 3-Question. What are the benefits of using our African Cichlid Substrates? |
Answer: Use them in your aquariums and ponds to make the floor bottom look great. It provides
living space for beneficial microbes and anchoring for plants. It also helps with the filtering process
of the water in your aquarium tank or pond by increasing the surface area available for nitrifying
bacteria to colonize.
Bio-Activ Live® - African Cichlid Substrates
• Contains live bacteria to quickly stabilize your tank
• Immediately removes nitrogenous waste
(Ammonia, Nitrite and helps remove Nitrate)
• Restores natural organic balance
• This product is natural not artificial, prevents bio-fouling
• Contains live Heterotrophic and Autotrophic bacteria to provide a proper inorganic balance
• Contains live Chemolithotrophic bacteria
• All Bacteria are preserved in their natural live state
• Provides Rift Lake environment perfect for African Cichlid
DRY - African Cichlid Substrates
• Reduces harmful nitrate
• Maintains proper pH for the life of the aquarium
• Provide enhanced buffering capacity
• Provides essential inorganic elements such as strontium, cobalt, zinc and Molybdenum
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| 4-Question. What are the essential elements of African Cichlid Substrates? |
Answer:
Our African Cichlid Substrate essential trace elements are as follows:
Bio-Activ Live® - African Cichlid Substrates
Zinc Sulphate, Calcium Chloride, Manganese Chloride, Cobalt Chloride, Copper Sulphate, Sodium
Molybdate, Strontium Chloride, Nickel Chloride, Potassium Bromide, Sodium Silicate.
DRY - African Cichlid Substrates
Zinc Sulphate, Calcium Chloride, Manganese Chloride, Cobalt Chloride, Copper Sulphate, Sodium
Molybdate, Strontium Chloride, Nickel Chloride, Potassium Bromide, Sodium Silicate.
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| 5-Question. Will it maintain proper ph in my aquarium? |
Answer:Our African Cichlid substrates will maintain the range of pH levels needed to maintain
a healthier aquarium for your cichlid pet fish. African Cichlids prefer alkaline water conditions with
a pH levels 7.0 or higher. The pH level ranges for our African Cichlid Substrates are as follow:
Bio-Activ Live® - African Cichlid Substrates
Natural White- Live Cichlid Sand 7.8 – 8.6pH
Natural Black- Live Cichlid Sand 7.8 – 8.6pH
Rift Lake Substrates - Live Cichlid Gravel 7.8 – 8.6pH
DRY - African Cichlid Substrates
Malawi Mix - Dry Cichlid Stones 7.8 – 8.6pH
Rift Lake Gravel – Dry Cichlid Gravel 7.8 – 8.6 pH
Rift Lake Sand – Dry Cichlid Sand 7.8 – 8.6 pH
Rift lake Mix - Live Cichlid Sand 7.8 – 8.6 pH
These values are approximate ranges. The pH levels will vary depending upon the time of the year
that our substrates are collected. The water levels from the river or lake basins that we collect our
substrates from may rise or fall through out the different seasons in the year. This will make the
water levels either more or less salty.
African Cichlids will eat just about anything you feed them and they can adjust to a wide range of
pH levels. Where you need to be careful is not to make any sudden changes to the ph levels and
water temperature. This will shock them and may even make them more susceptible to disease.
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| 6-Question. What colors do the African Cichlid Substrates come in? |
| 7-Question. Why use our Live Cichlid Substrates in my aquarium? |
Answer: Our Live African Cichlid Substrates contains natural live bacteria to quickly stabilize your tank.
These natural live bacteria dramatically speed up the "Nitrogen Cycle" and create a healthy environment
quicker. A major benefit is that it immediately removes nitrogenous waste making it so that you don't
have to add additional chemicals over time thus reducing your overall maintenance work and cost.
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| 8-Question.
Are the African Cichlid Substrates natural? |
Answer: Yes, our African Cichlid Substrates are 100% Natural. Our natural substrates are great
material to help purify your fish tank water. These all natural substrates help to bring out the colors
in your fish and the back ground color of your aquarium. We can supply any amount of quantity
needed for your project. To find a distributor near you click on this link:
www.naturesocean.com/locator/
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| 9-Question. Where can African Cichlid Substrates be purchased? |
| 10-Question. How do I clean my African Cichlid Substrates? |
Answer: To clean the cichlid substrates in your aquarium DO NOT use soap or any toxic product
that could kill your fish. We recommend using an instant siphon gravel cleaner. You can get the
one that has 6' tubing or longer and a control valve with on/off switch to control your siphoning
speed.
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| 11-Question. Who uses African Cichlid Substrates? |
Answer: Our African Cichlid Substrates are nontoxic and looks great at the bottom of any aquarium
large or small. People that use our cichlid substrates are cichlid lovers, new comers to the aquarium
hobbies, and those looking to breed cichlids can use our cichlid substrates combined with our
aquarium rocks to provide the necessary holes and caverns for cichlid egg spawning. African Cichlid
Substrates should only be used with fish that need and tolerate a higher pH.
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| 12-Question. What are some other recommended products for my Cichlid Aquarium? |
Answer: Our Nature's Rocks® can be added to your freshwater aquariums to provide a more natural
look for your fish environment. Our rocks are all a natural stone and will not alter the chemistry of
your fish tank. They are also great for saltwater aquariums, ponds, terrariums, gardens, landscape
designs and architectural surfaces.
To find out more information click this link: www.naturesrock.com
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| 13-Question. Will cichlids dig in African Cichlid Substrates? |
Answer: Our African Cichlid Substrate is ideal for stimulating the natural tendency of African cichlids to dig and nest.
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| 14-Question. Will African Cichlid Substrates cloud the aquarium water? |
Answer: African Cichlid Substrate can cause a temporary cloudiness during the addition of water.
This will slowly settle out of the water column within 24 – 48 hours and is not hazardous to your fish.
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| 15-Question. Will African Cichlid Subtrates cut my fish's mouth? |
Answer: African Cichlid Substrate will not damage the mouths of the aquarium inhabitants. The
substrate has rounded edges to prevent any damage from speed occurring.
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