Manado 3l

JBL Manado is a 3-litre aquarium substrate for keepers who grow plants and want the rooting medium to also support the biological filter. It addresses two needs at once: anchoring roots and giving nitrifying bacteria a place to colonise.

Why it matters

• The substrate supports good rooting of plants, so roots establish in the bed rather than floating loose.
• It is a suitable medium for nitrifying bacteria, which convert ammonia and nitrite in the tank.
• According to the manufacturer, it increases the surface available for biological filtration several times over.
• The product is a 3-litre pack, enough to cover a defined planting area in a setup of appropriate size.

Specifications

• Brand: JBL
• Model: Manado 3 l
• Symbol: MANADO 3L
• EAN: 4014162670229
• Volume: 3 l
• Weight: 2.4 kg

What it works with

Manado is intended for freshwater aquariums with live plants, where rooting and biological filtration are priorities. It fits the Underwater Exotics range of substrates and pairs with rooted plants and standard aquarium filtration. Its 3-litre volume suits smaller planting areas, and the data does not specify compatibility with particular tank sizes or species.