{"product_id":"colombo-mano-base-black","title":"Colombo Mano Base Black","description":"\u003cp\u003eColombo Mano Base Black is a porous, natural clay substrate for planted aquariums. Its rounded 1-2mm grains provide a surface for beneficial bacteria and allow plant roots to spread through the substrate.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eChoose your bag size\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e5L:\u003c\/strong\u003e one 5-litre bag, approximately 4kg of substrate.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e10L:\u003c\/strong\u003e one 10-litre bag, with a minimum substrate weight of 8kg.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis listing is for the black substrate. Natural bag weights can vary; choose by the stated volume. The larger bag provides twice the substrate volume.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSetting up your aquarium\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRinse the substrate three times before use to remove dust.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFor long-term plant nutrition, Colombo NutriBase can be placed underneath Mano Base. NutriBase is sold separately.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpread Mano Base to a depth of at least 5cm, sloping it higher towards the back if desired.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdd enough water to cover the substrate, arrange your hardscape and plant the aquarium. Keep plants moist while working.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFill slowly, using a plate or sieve to reduce disturbance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe porous clay can store nutrients from the water and release them for plant use. Continue an appropriate plant-feeding routine after setup.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Colombo","offers":[{"title":"5L","offer_id":40162167816273,"sku":"A5010023","price":14.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"10L","offer_id":58292880146814,"sku":"A5010025","price":20.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0561\/9308\/9617\/products\/Colombo_20Mano_20Base_20Black.jpg?v=1767887253","url":"https:\/\/aquaessentials.co.uk\/products\/colombo-mano-base-black","provider":"Aqua Essentials","version":"1.0","type":"link"}