Seachem Flourite Black Sand

Seachem Flourite Black Sand

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Premium natural sand for the planted aquarium

Good for the life of the aquarium

Flourite® Black Sand is a specially fracted stable porous clay gravel for the natural planted aquarium. Its appearance is best suited to planted aquaria, but may be used in any freshwater aquarium environment. Flourite® Black Sand is most effective when used alone as an integral substrate bed, but it may be mixed with other gravels. Gravel modifiers such as laterite are not necessary. Flourite® Black Sand is not chemically coated or treated and will not alter the pH of the water. Flourite® Black Sand is good for the life of the aquarium and need not be replaced.

Although it is pre-washed, because Flourite® Black Sand is a natural product, it may become dusty in transit and require rinsing before use to remove any residual dust.

When adding water to aquarium, fill slowly to avoid disturbing Flourite® Black Sand substrate bed. Place a bowl in the aquarium and add water directly to the bowl, allowing water to overflow softly on to the gravel bed. Initial cloudiness is normal. To remove cloudiness, use mechanical filtration (such as filter floss). Use Clarity™ to accelerate clearing.

FAQs
What is aquarium gravel?

Aquarium gravel is a type of small, round stones or pebbles that are used as a substrate in a fish tank. The substrate is the layer of material that covers the bottom of the tank and provides a surface for plants, decorations, and other items to be placed on.

Aquarium gravel is typically made from a variety of materials, such as natural stone, ceramic, or plastic. It is available in a range of colours and sizes to suit different types of tanks and decorating styles.

In addition to providing a decorative element in a fish tank, aquarium gravel also serves several important functions. It provides a surface for beneficial bacteria to grow, which helps to break down waste and maintain good water quality in the tank. It also provides a place for fish to dig and hide, which can help to reduce stress and improve their overall well-being.

When choosing aquarium gravel, it's important to consider the size and type of fish you are keeping, as well as the overall design and appearance of the tank. Some types of gravel may be too large or sharp for certain types of fish, while others may be too small or fine and may be ingested by the fish. It's also important to wash the gravel thoroughly before adding it to the tank to remove any dust or debris that may be present.
Can it be mounted on suction cups and are there cut outs on the filter case to install these by?

No, the M Bioflow does not have any suction cups to hold the filter to the aquarium. There are no holes on the filter designed to hold such suction clips.

Payment Methods

We accept all major Credit and Debit cards, and these are processed via a third party payment gateway called Opayo. 

We also accept payments via PayPal, PayPal credit, Clearpay and Klarna which are both pay in 4 interest-free instalments. 

Also, you can pay using Android and Apple Pay if you are using a compatible device. 

Your payment information is processed securely. We do not store credit card details nor have access to your credit card information.

Security

When speaking to one of our team, we will never ask you for your bank details, passwords or any private information. We will only ever ask for your order number followed by either your postcode, email address or phone number to verify we are talking to the person named on the account. 

When creating an account on our website, we ask that you use a unique password, this will help keep all your online accounts safe. If you are visiting our website via a smartphone we suggest you use the strong password and store it securely on your phone. 

Our website is run on Visual Soft, which means all your data is stored securely on their servers. 

Next Day Shipping cut off is at Noon/12:00pm

Orders after that time will be processed the next working day

 

Please Note: Certain ponds, aquariums, all pond plants, and all livestock are excluded from free delivery.

The blue highlighted area on the map below is where we deliver on our own vehicle. Unfortunately, if you are not in one of these postcode zones we are unable to deliver certain items such as plants, small glass items and selective other products.

 

delivery-zone

We offer a few different delivery options depending on the size and value of your order.

Certain orders over £50 qualify for free mainland UK (excludes Northern Ireland, Pond Plants, and livestock) delivery which will arrive within 3-5 working days of the order being processed.

 

Orders Below £50 in Mainland UK will be charged a standard delivery fee of £5.99.

Pond Plant and Tropical/Marine/Pond Livestock will be charged a delivery fee of £19.99.

Additional Shipping Charges

For any orders that do not include Aquariums, the below is charged:

Next Working Day Parcel Delivery to Mainland UK - £7.99 OR £2.99 if the order is over £50 (excludes Northern Ireland)

Standard Parcel Delivery to Northern Ireland £8.99

Standard Parcel Delivery to Scottish Highlands & Islands £9.99

Standard Parcel Delivery to Jersey & Guernsey £12.99

 

For all Aquarium, Medium - Extra Large Terrarium/Vivarium/Paludarium deliveries (Excluding biOrbs & Smaller Aquariums), the below is charged:

You must be present for delivery and please check your item before signing for delivery.

A payment link will be sent to you if redelivery is required.

Next Working Day Pallet Delivery - £20

2 Hour Booking Slot Pallet Delivery - £20

Pallet Delivery to Northern Ireland - £45

Saturday and OptiClear 90 & 120 Delivery - £60

Pallet Delivery to Isle of Wight (PO30 and Above) and Scottish Highlands (AB, PH, IV1-36, IV, KW1-14, KY, PA21-41) - £45

Pallet Delivery to the Scottish Isles (KA27-28, PA60-90, ZE, JE, GY, IM, IV40-56, KW15-17, PH42-44, PA20, PA42-49) - £120

Pallet Delivery to Outer Hebrides (HS) - £140

Pond's over 1000 litres will be a curb side pallet delivery.

Aquariums over 125 litre will be a curb side pallet delivery.

The couriers we use are Royal Mail, DX, APC, and UPN.

 

 

Standard Delivery

£5.99 delivery under £50

Free delivery over £50 (some products excluded)

3-5 Working Days

Delivered Monday-Friday

End-to-end tracking
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Northern Ireland Standard Delivery

£15.99 delivery 

3-4 Working Days

Delivered Monday-Friday

Mainland UK End-to-end tracking

Third Party couriers in Northern Ireland
Order on Receive order by end of
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Tuesday Friday
Wednesday Monday
Thursday Tuesday
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Next Day Delivery

Cut off is Noon/12:00pm

£7.99 deliveries under £50

£2.99 deliveries over £50

Delivered Monday-Friday

End-to-end tracking

Orders received after cut off will be processed on the next working day
Order on Receive order by end of
Monday Tuesday
Tuesday Wednesday
Wednesday Thursday
Thursday Friday
Friday Monday

 

 

Saturday Delivery

Cut off is Noon/12:00pm

£9.99 for all deliveries

Delivered Saturday Only

End-to-end tracking
Order on Receive order by end of
Monday Saturday
Tuesday Saturday
Wednesday Saturday
Thursday Saturday
Friday Saturday

 

 

Livestock Delivery

Cut off is Noon/12:00pm

All order sizes £19.99

Delivered Wednesday-Friday

End-to-end tracking

Orders received after cut off will be processed on the next working day
Order on Receive order by end of
Monday Wednesday
Tuesday Wednesday
Wednesday Thursday
Thursday Friday
Friday Wednesday

 

 

Plant Delivery

Cut off is Noon/12:00pm

All order sizes £19.99

Delivered Wednesday-Friday

End-to-end tracking

Orders received after cut off will be processed on the next working day
Order on Receive order by end of
Monday Wednesday
Tuesday Wednesday
Wednesday Thursday
Thursday Friday
Friday Wednesday

 

 

Standard Curb Side Pallet Delivery

Cut off is Noon/12:00pm

3 Working Days

Delivered Monday-Friday

End-to-end tracking
Order on Receive order by end of
Monday Thursday
Tuesday Friday
Wednesday Monday
Thursday Tuesday
Friday Wednesday

 

 

Next Day Curb Side Pallet Delivery

Cut off is Noon/12:00pm

3 Working Days

£20.00 for all deliveries

Delivered Monday-Friday

End-to-end tracking

Orders received after cut off will be processed on the next working day
Order on Receive order by end of
Monday Tuesday
Tuesday Wednesday
Wednesday Thursday
Thursday Friday
Friday Monday

 

 

Saturday Curb Side Pallet Delivery

Cut off is Noon/12:00pm

£60.00 for all deliveries

Orders received after cut off will be processed for the following Saturday

Delivered Saturday Only

End-to-end tracking
Order on Receive order by end of
Monday Saturday
Tuesday Saturday
Wednesday Saturday
Thursday Saturday
Friday Saturday

 

 

Northern Ireland Curb Side Pallet Delivery

£45 delivery 

2-3 Working Days

Delivered Monday-Friday

End-to-end tracking
Order on Receive order by end of
Monday Wednesday
Tuesday Thursday
Wednesday Friday
Thursday Monday
Friday Tuesday