Volcanic Substrate for Aquariums - Vio Habit

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Vio Habit Volcanic Substrate for Aquariums is the perfect base to create a healthy and aesthetically pleasing aquatic environment. Available in three sizes (fine 3-6 mm, medium 6-12 mm, and coarse 12-20 mm) and two colors (Reddish and Natural), this substrate is designed to improve aquarium structure and promote vigorous growth of plants. floors.

Features and Benefits:

  1. Stable Base for Structures:

    • Firm Support: Provides a stable base for stone structures and wooden roots, ideal for aquascaping and natural aquariums.
    • Non-Slip: The volcanic rocks hook together, creating a secure base that does not shift.
  2. Circulation and Oxygenation:

    • Porous Structure: Ensures excellent water circulation at the bottom of the aquarium, providing oxygen and nutrients to the roots of the plants.
    • Nutrient Supply: The porosity of the substrate allows the efficient penetration of nutrients and essential minerals such as iron, boron and manganese.
  3. Plant Growth:

    • Healthy Roots: Provides a prolonged supply of nutrients and minerals, ensuring vigorous plant growth.
    • Water Circulation: The porous structure of the substrate favors optimal oxygenation and water circulation, essential for the development of plants.
  4. Natural and Safe:

    • Natural Product: Made from natural volcanic rock, it is safe and non-toxic for aquarium inhabitants.
    • Algae Prevention: Promotes the colonization of beneficial bacteria that help prevent the appearance of harmful algae such as cyanobacteria.
    • Treatment: This substrate has received a treatment, without the use of chemicals, to ensure that it is completely safe for use in environments with animals. 

Recommended Uses:

  • Aquascaping: Ideal for creating aquatic landscapes full of fantasy or imitating natural habitats.
  • Base Substrate: Perfect for natural aquariums and as a base for decorative stone and wood structures.
  • Nutrient Circulation: Improves water circulation and the distribution of essential nutrients in the aquarium.

Sizes and Presentations:

  • Available Sizes:
    • Fino: 3-6 mm
    • Medium: 6-12 mm
    • Thickness: 12-20 mm
  • Available Colors:
    • Reddish
    • Natural
  • Available Packaging:
    • 9-liter bag
    • 15-liter bag

Guide to Making Concrete with Volcanic Substrate:

  1. Preparation of the Materials:

    • Vio Habit Volcanic Substrate: Necessary amount according to the volume of the aquarium.
    • Cement and Water: To obtain a workable mixture.
  2. Step by Step Instructions:

    • Step 1: Place the volcanic substrate in a large container or wheelbarrow.
    • Step 2: Add cement in the recommended proportion (1 part cement for every 4 parts volcanic substrate).
    • Step 3: Mix the dry ingredients until you get a uniform color.
    • Step 4: Add water gradually while mixing until you obtain a homogeneous and workable consistency.
    • Step 5: Pour the mixture into the mold or work area, distributing it evenly.
    • Step 6: Smooth the surface with a trowel to obtain a smooth and uniform finish.
    • Step 7: Allow the concrete to cure properly before subjecting it to loading or stress.

Weight of Volcanic Substrate:

  • Approximate Density: 0.85 kg/L
  • Weight of the 9 Liter Bag: Approximately 7.65 kg
  • Weight of the 15 Liter Bag: Approximately 12.75 kg

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How much stone do I need?

How much stone do I need for the ground?

For shot and gravel song:
• ± 80kg per m², based on a 5cm layer.*For granulometries> 32mm a thicker layer is necessary.• Saca consumption: 1000kg = 0.625m³.
• Covering capacity: ± 12.5m² with a layer of 5 cm.

For pine cortex:
• ± 70L per m², based on a 5cm layer.
• Saca consumption: 1000L = ± 1m³ = ± 600kg
• Covering capacity: ± 14m² with a layer of 5 cm.

For volcanic, slate and chamota:
• ± 50kg per m², based on a 5cm layer.
• Saca consumption: 1000kg = ± 1m³
• Covering capacity: ± 20m² with a layer of 5 cm

How much stone do I need to fill a gabion?

Density of ± 1,650kg by 1m³.

The calculation is very simple to understand with an example, if you have a 100x50x30 cm gav. You have to make the following accounts:
1x0.5x0,3 = 0.15m³
0.15x1,650 = 247.50kg. stone.
*It is always good to calculate an extra 5%, since the gavions when filling them are a little and always enters some more stone than in the theoretical calculations.

Clarifications

ATTENTION!

Granulometries are sizes of sizes

Real sizes can vary slightly, since when talking, for example, 60-80mm stone, it means that the stones pass through a square mesh of 80x80mm. and do not go through a 60x60mm.
This 80x80 mesh can pass a 100mm stone. long and 65mm. wide so there may be a percentage of stones greater than 80 and less than 60mm.

Broken stones

On the other hand, in the stones of more than 60mm. There is a percentage of up to 10% stones that can be broken during classification, washing, loading and downloading, today we have no machinery that avoids those breaks.

In the photos you can see, only real products are seen, broken pieces have been removed.

Dust and sand in products

This product is not washed, so it contains dust, sand and even traces of other products due to processing and transport. This is not a problem when using it; The stone will be washed alone over time or can throw water before using it.