Red clay for substrate, can't find any online?

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Hello,

I'm going to dirt my second aqaurium, and would like the dirt to be efficient and last as long as possible.

Where can I find the red clay everyone uses? All the forums that mention it are from the US.

Is there any for sale in England? and which brand? Some are supposed to be toxic? :O

Thanks
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kieran wrote: Mon May 18, 2020 14:29 pm Where can I find the red clay everyone uses? All the forums that mention it are from the US.
Hi Kieran

Maybe something like Fluval stratum would work.

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Thanks Stephen, however I wanted the soft clay to make into balls and mix into the dirt.
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Red clay in the UK, Seachem make it and the product called Seachem Flourite Red it's available from many aquatic outlets.

Link; Seachem Flourite Red

Available from Pro Shrimp online in 3.5 and 7 kg bags £11.49 - £21.49 respectively.
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Right ok, thank you, ill get a bag and add it to the soil. Iv'e now realised what Stephen said would also work as it's just red clay.

Thanks both :)
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