Creates black-water conditions.
Ideal for acid water loving fish and plants.
- Encourages spawning & increases disease resistance.
- Enhances colour and appetite.
- Encourages healthy plant growth and helps to suppress algae.
- Suitable for tropical freshwater.
250ml bottle treats up to 2500 litres
WHAT IS A BLACKWATER BIOTOPE
Blackwater aquariums are something most aquarists have seen before, but few have tried.
The dark water, scarce planting, and leaf litter are not for everyone, but can make for a beautiful aquarium, when properly set up, while being perfect for anyone who likes to recreate natural habitats
An aquarium with water so dark most plants cannot thrive and fish are practically invisible may sound senseless to some, but there can be many reasons to invest in this type of tank.
Most aquarists know many popular aquarium fish actually dwell in stained, soft, and acidic waters, and attempting to recreate these habitats can be a fun and challenging project.
It can also be beneficial for the fish, especially if caught in the wild; being in a more natural environment without bright lighting helps keep their stress levels down and can be crucial when trying to breed some species.
There are many different blackwater biotopes that can be recreated in an aquarium; even if you’re not interested in copying nature exactly, you can still produce a wonderful aquascape by combining different elements.