Substrates
TROPICA Plant Growth Substrate
$12.00
Available in 1L and 5L bag
A concentrate, used under gravel when planning the aquarium
Ensures healthy and long-term growth
Is neutral and does not affect the KH or pH value of the water
The substrate absorbs nutrients and makes them available for plant root.
HOW TO USE THE PRODUCT:
- Plant Growth Substrate is laid in a 1 cm thick layer on the bottom of the aquarium, when the aquarium is built.
- The table below provides recommended Plant Growth Substrate amounts for a number of standard aquarium sizes.
ADA Amazonia Soil Ver.2
$32.00
Aqua Soil-Amazonia Ver.2
Amazonia Ver.2 uses black soil for a raw material and it stands out against the leaf color of aquatic plants, and also includes Amazonia Supplement to enrich nutrients. By adding an appropriate amount of Amazonia supplement and laying Amazonia Ver.2, aquatic plants grow better and a beautiful Nature Aquarium can be realized. In addition, natural soils make the water quality suitable for aquatic plants and tropical fish, and it is easy to maintain an aquarium at the initial stage, so it can be used widely from beginners to veterans.
Fluval Plant and Shrimp Stratum 8kg
$40.00
- Mineral rich volcanic soil
- Stimulates strong plant growth
- Promotes neutral to mildly acidic pH
- Suitable for plants or shrimp
- 17.6 Pound bag
Nano Shrimp Gravel Bed, Azure Blue
$15.00
This hardness is free shrimp gravel water neutral, light and CO2 resistant. It is used fish-keeping. The gravel is rounded and has a grain size of 0.7 to 1.2 mm.
- Hardener-free
- Co2-proof
- Light-resistant
- Water-neutral
Nano Shrimp Gravel Bed, India Red
$15.00
Pollutant-free shrimp gravel with rounded grains for a minimal risk of injury. Does not change the water values due to its water-neutral and CO2 resistant texture.
- Hardener-free
- Co2-proof
- Light-resistant
- Water-neutral
Nano Shrimp Gravel Bed, Panama Yellow
$15.00
Aquarium gravel ideal for shrimp tank and other aquariums. It is used for fish-keeping. This is safe for shrimps and crabs. It is CO2-proof and water neutral. Available in yellow colour.
- Hardener-free
- Co2-proof
- Light-resistant
- Water-neutral
Nano Shrimps Gravel Bed, Sumatra Brown
$15.00
ROUNDED GRAINS
- Hardener-free
- Water-neutral
- Light-resistant
- CO2-proof
- Rounded grains
- Grain size 0.7 - 1.2 mm
Dennerle Crystal Quartz Gravel - Natural White 10kg
$29.50
Dennerle Crystal Quartz Gravel in Natural White. Perfect bio-functionalityand highly attractive. - Hardener-free. - CO2-proof. - Light-resistant. - Water-neutral. - Grain size 1-2 mm. - Rounded edges protect bottom- dwelling fish. 10kg bag.
Scaper's Soil 1-4mm
$20.00
- Nutrient substrate for strong plant growth
- With all essential minerals and trace elements
- With fertile volcanic soil
- With bio-filtering function for healthy, clear water
- Actively creates soft, slightly acidic water (approx. pH 6-6.5, KH 0-2 °d)
- Twice-baked – lasting water stability
- Ideal in combination with CO2 fertilisation
- With valuable humic and fulvic acids
- Ideal for plants, fish and shrimps that require soft, slightly acidic water
- Suitable for bottom filters (shrimp breeding)
- Special nutrient formula – does not promote algae
Scaper’s Soil is an active substrate specifically developed for aquaria. It creates slightly acidic, soft water like that in which most tropical animals and plants live. Scaper’s Soil is ideally suited to plant aquaria, especially aquascaping and shrimp aquaria.
Scaper’s Soil consists of up to 100% natural raw materials. Made from various carefully chosen, natural soils, it supplies all the essential minerals and trace elements that aquarium plants require each day. The irregularly shaped grains with a diameter of 1 to 4 mm give the substrate a particularly natural effect. Its loose structure permits optimum flow through the substrate and plant roots can grow into it well. Scaper’s Soil provides the perfect basis for healthy, strong plant growth and vibrant colours. Mosses also benefit from this and show this in the form of compact growth and rich green leaves. The deep black colour gives a more intense, vivid contrast with the bright green of the plants.
Scaper’s Soil effectively prevents algae growth for three reasons:
- The special nutrient formula means that the nutrients primarily benefit the plants rather than the algae.
- The nutrient buffer function: as in a battery, surplus nutrients are taken from the water and only released to the plants when necessary.
- The strong promotion of plant growth – because well-growing aquatic plants are the strongest opponents of algae.
Scaper’s Soil has active ion exchange properties. As a result, it reduces the pH value and stabilises it at a slightly acidic level (approx. 6.0-6.5). At the same time, it reduces the carbonate hardness – down to close to 0°d KH depending on the water source – and thus makes the water considerably softer. It also serves as a natural source of humic and fulvic acids, without discolouring the water. This means Scaper’s Soil creates water values that many tropical aquarium plants and fish are familiar with from their natural environment. Soft, slightly acidic water is, for example, ideal for most South American ornamental fish such as neon tetra, scalars and discus.
Despite the soft water, Scaper’s Soil is also safe to use in combination with CO2 fertilisation, as the pH value is stabilised by the soil. Scaper’s Soil ensures crystal clear water and healthy living conditions. The porous surface provides the ideal substrate for the settlement of important cleansing bacteria. This means the entire substrate becomes a huge biofilter. It therefore creates the optimum conditions for effective biological self-cleaning and consequently for the best possible water quality. At the same time the soil absorbs numerous harmful substances directly from the water. The granulate is twice-baked and therefore also has lasting water stability.
Its pH and KH reducing properties and its excellent filter capacity make Scaper’s Soil the optimum substrate for the husbandry and breeding of shrimp species that require slightly acidic water, such as Crystal Red and Red Bee.
Thanks to the lasting stability of the grains, it is especially well suited to use together with bottom filters, a good combination for shrimp breeding. This means the water is adjusted to ideal values even more quickly, and the filter capacity is increased. Thanks to the loose yet stable structure, the substrate is provided with the optimum supply of oxygen so that no decomposing matter can build up. Its highly porous surface forms an excellent settlement substrate for important microorganisms that baby shrimp in particular need for their development. The colours and appearance of shrimp really come into their own on Scaper’s Soil. White, red and yellow shrimp stand out vividly against the dark black background.
Nano Shrimps Gravel Bed, Sunda White
$15.00
Nano Shrimps Gravel Bed, Sunda White
- Hardener-free
- Water-neutral
- Light-resistant
- CO2-proof
- Rounded grains
- Grain size 0.7 - 1.2 mm
Nano Shrimps Gravel Bed, Arkansas Grey
$15.00
Nano Shrimps Gravel Bed, Arkansas Grey- Hardener-free
- Water-neutral
- Light-resistant
- CO2-proof
- Rounded grains
- Grain size 0.7 - 1.2 mm
Dennerle Crystal Quartz Gravel - Light Brown (Fawn) 5kg
$28.00 $42.00
Dennerle Crystal Quartz Gravel. Perfect bio-functionality and highly attractive as well.
Rounded grains protect bottom-dwelling fish.
- Colour: Light Brown/Fawn
- Hardener-free
- CO2-proof
- Light-resistant
- Water-neutral
- Grain size 1-2 mm
- Rounded edges protect bottom-dwelling fish
ADA Substrate Base Combo Set (1.5 - 2 ft)
$45.00
ADA substrate additives are to be sprinkled on the bottom of the substrate layer, or on top of ADA Power Sand. These additives help to make a stable and healthy substrate in a newly freshwater planted aquarium setup.
Special re-packaging (different from picture shown) in pre-mixed set specifically designed for 1.5 - 2 ft freshwater planted aquarium setup comprised the following special formula:
- ADA - Bacter 100 (3 scoops)
- ADA - Clear Super (3 scoops)
- ADA - Tourmaline BC (3 scoops)
- ADA - Penac P (3 scoops)
- ADA - Penac W (3 scoops)
Prodibio AquaShrimp Powder
$35.00
AQUASHRIMP POWDER has been selected by Prodibio among numerous mineral compositions. Its balanced formula will allow healthy plant
growth and strong root development. AQUASHRIMP POWDER is ideal for shrimps and young shrimps. It is ready to use and does not need to be
rinsed. A high temperature treatment (around 1200°C/2192°F) gives AQUASHRIMP POWDER its physical properties and allows it to be free of
parasitic species which could contaminate the aquarium. The powder texture of AQUASRIMP SOIL is thin enough to avoid shrimp eggs to fall in
the soil, while allowing plants to grow their roots properly and porous enough to allow nitrifying bacteria to properly colonize the substrate
and properly improve the water quality.
Directions
AQUASHRIMP POWDER is ready to use. It is not necessary to rinse it. A 3 liter/3 Kg (0.75 GAL/105.82 oz) bag is suitable for a 20 liter (5 Gal)
aquarium. This will allow a soil thickness of around 5 cm (2 inches). Using 150 g (5.29 oz) of soil per liter (0.25 Gal) will grant the aquarium the best
soil quantity needed.
1. a). Pour a height of approximately 1 cm (0.4 inch) of dechlorinated water in the aquarium. b). Optional: if the substrate additive BACTERKIT
SOIL from Prodibio is used, mix it in the water.
2. a). If the aquarium is not going to be planted, or lightly planted, directly add the quantity of AQUASHRIMP POWDER needed. At this stage,
AQUASHRIMP POWDER will absorb all the water. b). Optional: If the aquarium is going to host a lot of plants, first add a layer of AQUAGROWTH
SOIL as per instructions. AQUAGROWTH SOIL has a granule size better suited for fixation and development of plant roots. On top of the
AQUAGROWTH SOIL, add around 2 to 3 cm (0.8 to 1.1 inches) of AQUASHRIMP POWDER in order to cover AQUAGROWTH SOIL layer. This will
avoid having shrimp eggs and young shrimps to be trapped in the soil, and will help them to stay at the surface of the AQUASHRIMP POWDER.
At this stage, the soils will absorb all the water.
3. Add the main decoration elements (stones, aquatic woods, etc…) and install the aquatic layout as desired.
4. a). Add more water gently to avoid creating holes in the substrate and breaking the aquarium design until the soil surface has been covered
in water. b). Optional: in case of a planted aquarium, add plants and continue to set up the aquarium decoration until everything looks as
desired.
5. Gently fill up the aquarium with more dechlorinated water. Floating of soil fragments may occur, remove them this happens. Water may
become cloudy once the aquarium has been fully filled. Cloudiness will naturally disappear after a few hours or especially when the filtration
system has been running. If cloudiness remains, drain part of the water and refill the aquarium with clean dechlorinated water.
CaribSea Super Naturals Sunset Gold 20lbs
$28.00
SUPER NATURALS™
Create a supernatural experience by re-creating the natural world in your home. Enjoy a piece of the Rio Negro as it winds its way through dark and brooding jungles. Own a sliver of the sunlit Sri Lankan gravel streams famous for sapphires and rubies. Dramatic black sand rivers and beaches grace the flanks of verdant tropical islands capped by smouldering volcanoes. These exotic locales provide the backdrop for some of the world’s most spectacular aquatic life. The Super Naturals™ line is specially selected and crafted to match these exotic environments.
Sunset Gold
Typical Size: 0.25 - 1.0mm
Average Density: 94 pounds per cubic foot
Item: 05839, 5 lb; 00839, 20 lb; 00869, 50 lb
AF Lava Soil 5L
$22.00
NATURAL SOIL BASED ON VOLCANIC LAVA, ENRICHED WITH ESSENTIAL MINERALS FOR PLANTS
PRODUCT INFO:
AF Lava Soil is a natural substrate based on volcanic lava, which is enriched with essential minerals for plant growth. When used, it slowly releases the substances contained within it, feeding the plants. The substrate is pre-rinsed, but aquarium water may become cloudy for up to 12 hours after the product is added. This is natural and does not cause any side effects. After approximately 12 hours has passed, the turbidity should subside. Because Lava Soil is rich in minerals, we recommend that you carefully dispense other fertilizers for the first six months after being added. This will help to control an over accumulation of micronutrients. Size of the granules varies from 1 to 8 mm.
HOW TO USE:
Sprinkle a 7 cm layer of AF Lava Soil over the tank base. Cover the substrate with water, and plant. Once planted, fill the aquarium to the top with water.
AF Lava Soil (Black) 5L
$25.00
NATURAL SOIL BASED ON VOLCANIC LAVA, ENRICHED WITH ESSENTIAL MINERALS FOR PLANTS
PRODUCT INFO:
AF Lava Soil is a natural substrate based on volcanic lava, which is enriched with essential minerals for plant growth. When used, it slowly releases the substances contained within it, feeding the plants. The substrate is pre-rinsed, but aquarium water may become cloudy for up to 12 hours after the product is added. This is natural and does not cause any side effects. After approximately 12 hours has passed, the turbidity should subside. Because Lava Soil is rich in minerals, we recommend that you carefully dispense other fertilizers for the first six months after being added. This will help to control an over accumulation of micronutrients. Size of the granules varies from 1 to 8 mm.
HOW TO USE:
Sprinkle a 7 cm layer of AF Lava Soil over the tank base. Cover the substrate with water, and plant. Once planted, fill the aquarium to the top with water.
AF Natural Substrate 10L
$30.00
AF Natural Substrate is a nutrient rich, peat and clay based substrate base for aquascapes and planted aquariums. Readily available micronutrients and plant food within it create a fertile, nature-like environment, ideal for long-time plant support and growth. AF Natural Substrate is well suited for the development of a healthy root system, and to help aquatic plants thrive. The peat and clay natural Cation Exchange Capacity (CEC) will also absorb any excess nutrients from the water, and either make them available through the roots, or release them back into the water once it becomes depleted. Features and benefits: The carefully selected peat creates excellent conditions for the root system, and supplies plants with all the necessary minerals and trace elements. Clay improves the texture, and acts as the base, achieving excellent consistency. Similarly to peat - clay acts as a natural layer for storing excess nutrients, and maintaining biological balance in the tank. Micronutrient contents have been supplemented under laboratory supervision to make sure that aquatic plants have an abundance of trace elements, while the chemical balance of the tank stays in check. AF Natural Substrate is rich in micronutrients, so for the first three months Aquaforest do not recommend the use of fertilizers containing micronutrients, unless the plants show visible signs of deficiency.
HOW TO USE:
① Install heater cable if used. ② Spread the substrate on the bottom of the tank and compact it to achieve approx. 2-2.5 cm thick layer. ③ Cover with about 3cm of gravel or sand. ④ Gently fill aquarium with about 15 cm of water. In order to avoid disturbing the substrate, we suggest placing a plate or dish on the bottom, and directing the stream of water on to it. ⑤ Place the plants in the substrate. ⑥ Fill the aquarium with water.
10 L OF AF NATURAL SUBSTRATE SHOULD BE SUFFICIENT FOR A 200 L AQUARIUM WITH A 100 CM X 40 CM BOTTOM. SUBSTRATE CAN LOWER AND STABILIZE THE PH OF THE WATER, THEREFORE IT IS RECOMMENDED TO USE A DEDICATED TEST OR PROBE.
Prodibio AquaGrowth Soil 9L (with free BacterKit Soil)
$48.00 $65.00
AquaGrowth Soil is a mineral soil specifically designed to facilitate the development of plants in your freshwater aquarium.
AquaGrowth Soil Informations
- Enriched soil for fresh water aquarium
- Ideal for an healthy plant growth and strong root development
- High temperature treatment (around 1200°C; 2192°F) gives its physical properties and allows it to be free of parasitic species which could contaminate the aquarium
- AquaGrowth Soil is porous enough to allow nitrifying bacteria to properly colonize the substrate and improve water quality
- Each granule of AquaGrowth Soil, with a size of 1 to 3mm, is compact enough to not turn into powder.
- AquaGrowth Soil is tested by an independent laboratory (microbiological, chemical, and radioactive tests)
How to use AquaGrowth Soil ?
- A bag is packaged in 9 liters / 9kg corresponding to a thickness of 5 to 6 cm for a 60 liter aquarium.
- Using 150g (5.29 Oz.) of soil per liter (0.25 Gal) will grant the aquarium the best soil quantity needed..
Analysis of AquaGrowth Soil
| Wanted pathogens | Analysis method | Results |
| Salmonella | NF EN ISO 6579 | None |
| Listeria monocytogenes | NF EN ISO 11290-1 | None |
| Helminthes (viable eggs) | Internal method | None |
| Enterovirus | Internal method | None |
| Métaux recherchés | Résultats |
| Manganese total with MnO |
475 mg/kg dry mater 0.20 % of total weight |
| Fer total with Fe2O3 |
27 457 mg/kg dry mater 8.60 % of total weight |
| Calcium total with CaO |
8 845 mg/kg dry mater 4.20 % of total weight |
| Potassium total with K2O |
61 561 mg/kg dry mater 18.0% of total weight |
| Aluminium total with Al2O3 |
61 561 mg/kg dry mater 18.0% of total weight |
| Magnesium total with MgO |
1 718 mg/kg dry mater 2.80 % of total weight |
| Phosphorus total with P2O5 |
818 mg/kg dry mater 0.30 % of total weight |
| Silicium total (internal dosage) with SiO2 |
74 600 mg/kg dry mater 46.6 % of total weight |
| Wanted radionucleides | Analytic method | Results |
| Cesium 134 | Adapted method from MO 1.2 CEA GT21 1982 | < 7 - None |
| Cesium 137 | Adapted method from MO 1.2 CEA GT21 1982 | < 7 - None |
| Iodine 131 | Adapted method from MO 1.2 CEA GT21 1982 | < 7 - None |
| Wanted molecules | Méthode analytique | Résultat |
| PAHs (16 molecules) | NF X 33-012 | < 0.150 mg/kg dry mater |
| Nitrogen pesticides (5 molecules) | Internal methods | < 50 µg/kg dry mater |
| Organophosphorus pesticides (15 molecules) | Internal methods | < 50 µg/kg dry mater |
| Organophosphorus pesticides (9 molecules) | Internal methods | < 50 µg/kg dry mater |
| Polychlorinated biphenyls (7 PCB) | NF X 33-012 | < 0.02 mg/kg dry mater |
GEX No Wash Sand 500ml
$4.40
Natural sand with bacteria which can be used without washing!
Size grain: 1mm or less
| Size of aquarium (water capacity) | Amount of this product | |
| Aquarium with fish | Aquatic plants only | |
| Small aquarium (up to about 10 L) | 1 bag or more | 2 bags or more |
| Width 30 cm water tank (about 20 L) | 2 bags or more | 4 bags or more |
| Width 45 cm water tank (about 35 L) | 6 bags or more | 12 bags or more |
ADA Amazonia Soil (Normal)
$32.00
Amazonia is substrate material, rich in organic acid and nutrients, promoting the growth of aquatic plant roots. By combining with Power Sand, it becomes the ideal substrate for plants.
Powder type is used for small size aquarium or for spreading lightly over the normal type Amazonia.
ADA Power Sand Basic S
$28.00
Power Sand Basic takes over for Power Sand and is a combination of porous materials with organic nutrients and delayed-release inorganic nutrients. Plus its spiked with ADA’s Bacter 100, a substrate additive that has more than 100 kinds of bacteria, and Clear Super that helps the growth of microorganisms.
Gex Water Plant Sand
$11.90
Gex Water Plant Sand
Grains formulated from natural volcanic soil. High in water retention and oxygen, grows roots strong and long.
Dark brown seeds, rich in nutrients to help plants grow well, suitable for all kinds of aquatic plants and fish, stabilize the pH of the water.
No need to wash before use.
Grain size: 1-3mm
CaribSea Eco Complete Planted Tank 20lbs
$46.00
ECOCOMPLETE™ PLANTED
Eco‑Complete’s™ secret lies in rich basaltic volcanic soil which contains iron, calcium, magnesium, potassium, sulfur plus over 25 other elements to nourish your aquatic plants. Floraspore™ symbionts activate the root-substrate interface to facilitate the uptake of minerals which make for a healthier root and healthier plant. Iron rich Eco‑Complete™ eliminates the need for laterite. No artificial dyes, paints, or chemical coatings. Eco-Complete™ has highly porous spherical grains for optimum diffusion performance and contains live Heterotrophic bacteria to rapidly convert fish waste into natural food for your aquatic plants. It establishes a natural biological balance which makes cycling a new aquarium faster and safer.
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