---
product_id: 50246708
title: "Natural substrate"
brand: "jbl"
price: "€ 384.20"
currency: EUR
in_stock: null
reviews_count: 13
url: https://www.desertcart.nl/products/50246708-natural-substrate
store_origin: NL
region: Netherlands
---

# Porous structure for nutrient storage Gentle round granules for sensitive fish Maintains crystal-clear water Natural substrate

**Brand:** jbl
**Price:** € 384.20
**Availability:** ❌ Out of Stock

## Summary

> 🌿 Elevate your aquarium’s ecosystem with nature’s perfect substrate!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Natural substrate by jbl
- **How much does it cost?** € 384.20 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Currently out of stock
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.nl](https://www.desertcart.nl/products/50246708-natural-substrate)

## Best For

- jbl enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted jbl brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Fish-Friendly Granules:** Rounded grains protect delicate barbels of bottom-dwellers
- • **Versatile & Ready to Use:** Available in multiple sizes, perfect for all freshwater aquarium setups
- • **Eco-Safe & Pollutant-Free:** No harmful substances released, ideal for fish, invertebrates, and plants
- • **Nutrient-Rich Porous Base:** Optimizes plant growth with natural nutrient storage and release
- • **Crystal-Clear Aquarium Water:** Prevents algae by supporting beneficial soil bacteria and filter function

## Overview

JBL Manado 25L is a premium natural substrate designed for freshwater aquariums, featuring a porous structure that stores and releases nutrients to promote vigorous plant growth. Its round granules are gentle on sensitive fish, while supporting beneficial bacteria to maintain crystal-clear water and prevent algae. Safe for all aquatic life stages, it enhances both plant health and water quality for a thriving aquatic environment.

## Description

Full description not available

## Features

- Optimal plant care through porous structure and nutrient storage function: substrate for freshwater aquariums
- Vigorous plant growth, prevents algae: effective settlement of beneficial soil bacteria and ideal root growth thanks to natural pore structure. Support for the filter. Crystal-clear water
- Ideal for fish, invertebrates and plants: no unwanted pollutants released into the water. Round-shaped granule grains are gentle on sensitive barbels of bottom-dwellers
- High storage capacity: the natural substrate absorbs the surplus nutrients and releases them when required
- Contents: substrate Manado. Available in various sizes

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| Product Dimensions | 50 x 43 x 13.7 cm; 17 kg |
| Item model number | 6702500 |
| Breed Recommendation | Medium Breeds |
| Pet Life Stage | All Life Stages |
| Flavor | Fish |
| Item Form | Granule |
| Size | 25 l (Pack of 1) |
| Volume | 1 Litres |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Quantity | 1 |
| Storage Information | Store in a dry and cool place |
| Special features | Natural substrate with nutrient buffer and gentle on sensitive barbels |
| Specific Uses | Aquarium Plant Growth |
| Batteries required | No |
| Batteries Included | No |
| External Testing Certification | Não aplicável |
| Item Weight | 17 kg |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** JBL
- **Flavour:** Fish
- **Age range (description):** All Life Stages
- **Item form:** Granule
- **Specific uses for product:** Aquarium Plant Growth

## Images

![Natural substrate - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/91YOSZ9K46L.jpg)

## Available Options

This product comes in different **Size Name** options.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5.0 out of 5 stars







  
  
    Great substrate base
  

*by A***Y on Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 19 March 2018*

This works very well as a substrate base and is excellent value. I tend to mix in a little extra such as Dennerle Deponit or one of the JBL options and get great results. Unfortunately I can not fairly comment on using it on it's own because I never have thinking I'd rather add something at the start than have to add after the planting is finished.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ 4.0 out of 5 stars







  
  
    Read the item description
  

*by .***. on Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 9 October 2022*

I probably read the description wrong but this isn't aqua soil in anyway shape or form it's there to absorb nutrients from the soil and slowly release it into the water column. Looks good if that's hat you want it for. Never used it so can't say much more.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5.0 out of 5 stars







  
  
    Very good but for mee too light when it's used on ...
  

*by G***G on Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 10 April 2018*

Very good but for mee too light when it's used on it's own and it's hard to keep your plant in place without additional plant weight.

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*Store origin: NL*
*Last updated: 2026-01-25*