{"product_id":"biotope-substrate-for-malawi-and-tanganyika","title":"Biotope Substrate for Malawi and Tanganyika Aquarium – Natural Sinking Gravel 10kg","description":"\u003cp\u003eCreate an authentic, naturally stable home for your African Cichlids with \u003cb\u003eBiotope Substrate for Malawi and Tanganyika\u003c\/b\u003e. Expertly formulated to mimic the rift lake bed environment, this premium sand-and-gravel substrate naturally buffers water chemistry by raising pH and maintaining essential general\/carbonate hardness (GH\/KH). Its smooth, rounded grain structure protects delicate bottom-dwelling cichlids and sand-sifters from gill damage while providing essential surface area for beneficial nitrifying bacteria. Safe, non-toxic, and pre-washed for effortless tank setup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eQuick Reference \u0026amp; Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRequirement \/ Specification\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetails\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eTarget Aquarium Environment\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLake Malawi \u0026amp; Lake Tanganyika African Cichlid Biotope Aquariums\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eGrain Size \u0026amp; Texture\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFine to Medium (0.7mm – 1.2mm), smooth rounded grains\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eWater Chemistry Impact\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNaturally buffers pH (8.0–8.6) and maintains optimal GH\/KH hardness\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eSafety Feature\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNon-toxic, free of artificial dyes, safe for sand-sifting species\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003ePre-Treatment\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTriple-washed (light rinse recommended before placement)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"Back to Nature","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56652994052436,"sku":"3000201","price":37.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1052\/5828\/7444\/files\/Malawi_1.webp?v=1785683109","url":"https:\/\/www.tropicalmarineaquatic.com\/products\/biotope-substrate-for-malawi-and-tanganyika","provider":"Tropical Marine Aquatic","version":"1.0","type":"link"}