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JBL Manado
Natural substrate for freshwater aquariums

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  • 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
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Successful plant care
The natural substrate activates the soil flora and is ideal for plant care. The nutrient buffer with battery effect (releases nutrients until it is depleted and can be reloaded through new fertilisation) is water-neutral and rounded.
Use
Rinse briefly before use with lukewarm tap water to remove any abrasion caused in transit.

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JBL Manado 1,5 l

Art. no.:
6702100
EAN Code:
4014162670212
Content:
1,5 l
Graining:
0,5-2 mm
Volume packaging:
1.8 l
Gross weight:
1040 g
Net weight:
1020 g
Weight factor:
1000
Packaging dimensions (l/h/w):
300/30/200 mm

Properties

Animal species: Armored catfish, Arowana, Axolotl, Barbels, Bettas, Bichirs/reedfish, Blowfish, Catfish, Cichlids (South America), Clawed frogs, Clawed shrimps, Crayfish, Crustaceans, Danions, Discus, Dwarf crayfish, Dwarf shrimps, Flowerhorn, Gill maggots, Goldfish, Gouramis, Guppy, Juvenile fish, Killifish, Livebearers, Loaches, Mussels, Newts, Panchaxes, Rainbowfish, Snails, Spiny eels, Terrapins, Tetra, Tropical terrapin, Veiltails, Water turtles, blood parrot cichlids, freshwater butterflyfish
Animal size: For all animal sizes
Animal age group: All aquarium fish
Volume habitat: 8-10 L (20-25cm)
Material: Expanded clay
Colour: red / brown

Electronic label / illuminant

Mercury: No
Dimmable: No

Technical Data

Height:300 mm
Length:200 mm
Width:25 mm

JBL Manado 3 l

Art. no.:
6702200
EAN Code:
4014162670229
Content:
3 l
Graining:
0,5-2 mm
Volume packaging:
3.9 l
Gross weight:
2065 g
Net weight:
2040 g
Weight factor:
1000
Packaging dimensions (l/h/w):
320/40/310 mm

Properties

Animal species: Armored catfish, Arowana, Axolotl, Barbels, Bettas, Bichirs/reedfish, Blowfish, Catfish, Cichlids (South America), Clawed frogs, Clawed shrimps, Crayfish, Crustaceans, Danions, Discus, Dwarf crayfish, Dwarf shrimps, Flowerhorn, Gill maggots, Goldfish, Gouramis, Guppy, Juvenile fish, Killifish, Livebearers, Loaches, Mussels, Newts, Panchaxes, Rainbowfish, Snails, Spiny eels, Terrapins, Tetra, Tropical terrapin, Veiltails, Water turtles, blood parrot cichlids, freshwater butterflyfish
Animal size: For all animal sizes
Animal age group: All aquarium fish
Volume habitat: 12-25 L (30-40cm)
Material: Expanded clay
Colour: red / brown

Electronic label / illuminant

Mercury: No
Dimmable: No

Technical Data

Height:310 mm
Length:300 mm
Width:33 mm

JBL Manado 3 l

Art. no.:
6711100
EAN Code:
4014162671110
Content:
3 l
Graining:
0,5-2 mm
Volume packaging:
3.9 l
Gross weight:
2065 g
Net weight:
2040 g
Weight factor:
0
Packaging dimensions (l/h/w):
320/40/310 mm

Properties

Animal species: Armored catfish, Arowana, Axolotl, Barbels, Bettas, Bichirs/reedfish, Blowfish, Catfish, Cichlids (South America), Clawed frogs, Clawed shrimps, Crayfish, Crustaceans, Danions, Discus, Dwarf crayfish, Dwarf shrimps, Flowerhorn, Gill maggots, Goldfish, Gouramis, Guppy, Juvenile fish, Killifish, Livebearers, Loaches, Mussels, Newts, Panchaxes, Rainbowfish, Snails, Spiny eels, Terrapins, Tetra, Tropical terrapin, Veiltails, Water turtles, blood parrot cichlids, freshwater butterflyfish
Animal size: For all animal sizes
Animal age group: All aquarium fish
Volume habitat: 12-25 L (30-40cm)
Material: Expanded clay
Colour: red / brown

Electronic label / illuminant

Mercury: No
Dimmable: No

Technical Data

Height:310 mm
Length:300 mm
Width:33 mm

JBL Manado 5 l

Art. no.:
6702300
EAN Code:
4014162670236
Content:
5 l
Graining:
0,5-2 mm
Volume packaging:
6.5 l
Gross weight:
3431 g
Net weight:
3400 g
Weight factor:
1000
Packaging dimensions (l/h/w):
375/60/290 mm

Properties

Animal species: Armored catfish, Arowana, Axolotl, Barbels, Bettas, Bichirs/reedfish, Blowfish, Catfish, Cichlids (South America), Clawed frogs, Clawed shrimps, Crayfish, Crustaceans, Danions, Discus, Dwarf crayfish, Dwarf shrimps, Flowerhorn, Gill maggots, Goldfish, Gouramis, Guppy, Juvenile fish, Killifish, Livebearers, Loaches, Mussels, Newts, Panchaxes, Rainbowfish, Snails, Spiny eels, Terrapins, Tetra, Tropical terrapin, Veiltails, Water turtles, blood parrot cichlids, freshwater butterflyfish
Animal size: For all animal sizes
Animal age group: All aquarium fish
Volume habitat: 25-45 L (40-50cm)
Material: Expanded clay
Colour: red / brown

Electronic label / illuminant

Mercury: No
Dimmable: No

Technical Data

Height:375 mm
Length:290 mm
Width:47 mm

JBL Manado 10 l

Art. no.:
6702400
EAN Code:
4014162670243
Content:
10 l
Graining:
0,5-2 mm
Volume packaging:
13.4 l
Gross weight:
6845 g
Net weight:
6800 g
Weight factor:
1000
Packaging dimensions (l/h/w):
410/85/385 mm

Properties

Animal species: Armored catfish, Arowana, Axolotl, Barbels, Bettas, Bichirs/reedfish, Blowfish, Catfish, Cichlids (South America), Clawed frogs, Clawed shrimps, Crayfish, Crustaceans, Danions, Discus, Dwarf crayfish, Dwarf shrimps, Flowerhorn, Gill maggots, Goldfish, Gouramis, Guppy, Juvenile fish, Killifish, Livebearers, Loaches, Mussels, Newts, Panchaxes, Rainbowfish, Snails, Spiny eels, Terrapins, Tetra, Tropical terrapin, Veiltails, Water turtles, blood parrot cichlids, freshwater butterflyfish
Animal size: For all animal sizes
Animal age group: All aquarium fish
Volume habitat: 45-96 L (50-80cm)
Material: Expanded clay
Colour: red / brown

Electronic label / illuminant

Mercury: No
Dimmable: No

Technical Data

Height:400 mm
Length:385 mm
Width:70 mm

JBL Manado 25 l

Art. no.:
6702500
EAN Code:
4014162670250
Content:
25 l
Graining:
0,5-2 mm
Volume packaging:
29.5 l
Gross weight:
17090 g
Net weight:
17000 g
Weight factor:
1000
Packaging dimensions (l/h/w):
500/137/430 mm

Properties

Animal species: Armored catfish, Arowana, Axolotl, Barbels, Bettas, Bichirs/reedfish, Blowfish, Catfish, Cichlids (South America), Clawed frogs, Clawed shrimps, Crayfish, Crustaceans, Danions, Discus, Dwarf crayfish, Dwarf shrimps, Flowerhorn, Gill maggots, Goldfish, Gouramis, Guppy, Juvenile fish, Killifish, Livebearers, Loaches, Mussels, Newts, Panchaxes, Rainbowfish, Snails, Spiny eels, Terrapins, Tetra, Tropical terrapin, Veiltails, Water turtles, blood parrot cichlids, freshwater butterflyfish
Animal size: For all animal sizes
Animal age group: All aquarium fish
Volume habitat: 120-360 L (80-120cm)
Material: Expanded clay
Colour: red / brown

Electronic label / illuminant

Mercury: No
Dimmable: No

Technical Data

Height:500 mm
Length:430 mm
Width:120 mm
FAQ
What grain size does JBL Manado have?

The grain size is 0.5-2 mm.

Why does foam form on the water surface after I add JBL Manado?

Even if remote diagnoses are extremely difficult here, the formation of foam on the water surface is an indication of too many organic components, particularly protein, which foams as a result of the water agitation. This would have to be confirmed by taking samples, though. As JBL manado is free of organic substances, one can be quite sure that it is not the cause of the foam.

Why does the TH (total hardness) go up after I have added JBL Manado?

Should the TH still remain too high despite several water changes, this is an indication that JBL Manado hasn’t been cleaned thoroughly enough. Please carry out a daily water change of at least 70% for about 4-5 days. The cleansing process should then be complete.

Is it necessary to add an additional nutrient substrate such as JBL AquaBasis under JBL Manado, or do JBL Manado’s properties enable it to do without?

JBL Manado itself doesn’t contain any fertilizer. JBL Manado is, however, able to absorb nutrients (especially trace elements) to supply to the plant roots.

For a good plant growth it is advisable to use JBL AquaBasis plus underneath JBL Manado.

Can JBL Manado be used with a substrate heating cable additionally, or would that lead to overheating?

I don't see a risk of overheating as long as the substrate heating cable is installed properly with the spacers and is not placed directly on the glass pane.

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Instructions

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safety instructions

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Customer reviews

Reviews

Overall rating: 4.4
9 public review(s) for this product.

1 Review

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2023-01-22T04:41:00Z

I love this product and my aquatic plants and shrimps love it. Best plant care through porous structure and nutrient storage function. It's natural substrate which activates the soil flora and is ideal for best aquatic plant care. It prevents algae and easily settlement of beneficial soil bacteria and which is ideal for healthy root growth. Thanks to natural pore structure. Also which good support for the filter. Crystal-clear water always with it which is ideal for fish, invertebrates and plants. no unwanted pollutants released into the water. Round-shaped granule grains are best and perfect for bottom-dwellers like oto, corydora, pleco and shrimps. Natural substrate absorbs the surplus nutrients and releases them when required which keep plants healthy and lush. I highly recommend this product.

Pro tip:- Rinse briefly before use with tap water to remove any abrasion caused in transit. Gently wash it.

8 more reviews in other languages

8 Reviews in other languages

K. Michael - German
2023-11-10T09:54:38Z

Habe den Manado gekauft und nach 2 Tagen wieder entfernt. Zum ersten da er extrem viel Aufwand braucht zum Auswaschen. Zum Zeiten, weil soviel Magnetischer Inhalt drinnen ist, wo sich in Pumpen festsetzt und zerstört (danke jbl ). Ebenso sich am Scheibenmagnet festsetzt und schön Kratzt. Auch hier ein Dank an JBL, die Tonfall als Bodengrund Verkaufen und Sich die Kunden ein Nagelneues Aquariim ruinieren.

Der Boden geht ins Labor...Ein Supporttiket ist ja nicht zu erstellen und Telefonisch gibt's keine Aussagen.

Super Firma ....

P. Bonk - German
2023-09-15T16:55:00Z

Der Manado Kries richtig super die Fische und die Pflanzen sehr gut gewachsen und die

Welse finden den richtig super die bohren mit den Kopf richtig tief in den Boden .

Die Waserpflanzen da kann man zuschauen wie die wachsen einfach super . Würde ihn sogar weiter impflehen und ihn wieder kaufen . Einfach toll

LadyDiscus - Polish
2023-08-15T14:39:40Z
german_monstertank - German
2023-06-15T19:37:09Z

Toller Boden fürs aquarium - ich persönlich habe ihn als Pflanzen Substrat für ein durchlauf Pflanzen Filter am Aquarium benutzt - speichert super die Feuchtigkeit

K. Maessen - Dutch
2023-05-24T20:05:59Z

Deze bodem is al 10 jaar de basis van mijn huidig aquarium! Heel mooi natuurlijk uitzicht én goede werking voor de wortels van de planten en bacterie huishouding in de bodem.

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W. Kury - German
2023-01-15T14:06:47Z

Ja, er macht am Anfang mehr arbeit, da er durch seine poröse Struktur viel Luft gespeichert hat. Nach dem Waschen einfach ein paar Tage im Wasser liegen lassen, bis er sich absenkt. Dann ist das Aquarium Einrichten auch kein Problem mehr. Er ist meiner Meinung nach der ideale Bodengrund. Fische und Pflanzen lieben ihn. Auch die Panzerwelse tun sich wegen seines geringen Gewichts sehr leicht mit dem Bodenumwälzen. Gleiches gilt für Schnecken.

Hoffe, dass er weiter im Sortiment bleibt!

Vielen Dank und weiter so JBL!

LadyDiscus - Polish
2022-12-23T05:50:50Z
S. Engler - German
2022-02-18T15:48:38Z

Macht am Anfang viel Arbeit: 1x gespült, 2 Tage gewässert und noch einmal gespült vor den ein füllen. Alles was dann noch Schwimmt wird abgefischt und kommt in die Blumenerde. Ab einer Bodenhöhe von 7 cm ist das Einpflanzen kein Problem mehr. Die Farbe ist Schön und da er so locker\leicht ist gibt es keine Verdichtung gefähr mehr. Die Turmdeckelschnecken rasen richtig hinein also ein OK von ihnen.

Pflanzenwachstum muss man ab warten.

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