Plant Iron Sand 4.5kg

The ultimate substrate for exceptional plant growth- sourced from the sub-tropical islands of Australia.

Iron Sand is rich in iron and other minerals for powerful plant growth.

It's iron rich properties will promote exceptional plant growth which until now has only been available by using iron additives.

It's black shimmering texture is captivating and forms the perfect canvas for accentuating the colours of your fish.

Can be used in fresh water and marine tanks. Won't affect pH, GH, kH, TDS or other water parameters. Safe for use with fish and other aquatic life.

Instructions:

Do not wash product before use - AquaIron is pre-washed.
Use in an empty aquarium only. 

Product will cloud and clog filters if added to an established tank incorrectly, extreme care must be taken and majority of water removed before adding.
Evenly spread over the base of the aquarium.

Slowly fill the aquarium with water. Laying a small plate or bag on the sand and pouring the water over this will prevent stirring up the sand.
Fill to about 3-4cm above the Iron Sand, this makes for easier planting.

Begin planting your aquarium. Make sure you spray your plants with water until the planting is complete.

Once planting is completed, fill the aquarium to the desired level. Using a bag or container to disperse the water will reduce clouding.

Allow a few hours to pass abefore starting your filter, to prevent any iron sand getting stuck to your impeller as it is slightly magnetic.

Keeping filters or pumps too close to Iron Sand may affect your impeller.

HOW TO USE

1. Depending on your plants, you may choose to add fertilizers or additives in the empty aquarium. For extra vitality use in conjunction with Oliver Knott AquaEarth, Laterite and Scoria.

2. Plant Iron Sand is pre-washed and only requires minimal rinsing. Evenly spread over aquarium base.

3. Use a scraper or ruler to level the surface, or if desired create gradients with the Plant Iron Sand.

4. Slowly fill your aquarium with water until the water level is about 3-4cm (1-2in) above the Plant Iron Sand. This makes planting easier.

5. Begin planting your aquarium. Make sure you spray your plants with water until the planting process is completed.

6. Once the aquarium is planted, slowly fill your tank to the desired level.

7. Power up your filter system and allow the water to clear over the next few hours.

CARE AND ATTENTION

• Use Plant Iron Sand for freshwater and marine aquariums, paludarium and tropical terrariums.

• Can safely be used with burrowing fish or use with aquarium vacuum cleaners.

• Due to the rich iron properties of Plant Iron Sand the sand is slightly magnetic. Using filters or pumps in or too close to the sand may affect the impeller.