Top 10 Substrate for Aquarium – Home & Kitchen Features

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1. NilocG Aquatics

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Micro & Macro Nutrient Rich Food For Aquatic Plants, All In One Planted Tank Liquid Fertilizers, Thrive+ Aquarium Plant Fertilizer, Highly Concentrated For 2500 Gallons Of Water, Handy Pump Bottle

#adNilocG Aquatics #ad - Spoil your high tech plants with nutrients: if you have a high tech tank with demanding plants and need all the essential micro/macronutrients choose the NIlocG Aquatics Thrive+ aquarium plant food! Treat 2500 gallons of water with ease: the thrive+ highly-concentrated liquid fertilizer for aquarium plants will allow you to treat up to 2500 gallons of water with just a single 500ml pump bottle! Keep your aquatic plants healthy: Ideal for high-tech setups with a ph under 7, our water plant fertilizer will help keep your demanding plants happy!! Super-convenient pump bottle: take all the fuss out of dosing and adding fertilizer to your planted tank with the Thrive+ aquarium plants fertilizer.



Just pump it in your tank and you're good to go! get your liquid fertilizer risk-free: in the improbable case that you are not 100% satisfied with your NIlocG Aquatics all-in-one planted water tank fertilizer, we promise to issue a full refund! .

Brand	NilocG Aquatics #ad
Manufacturer	NilocG Aquatics #ad
Height	3.5 Inches
Length	9.5 Inches
Weight	2 Pounds
Width	3.5 Inches
Part Number	4336441672

2. Aqua Design Amano

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ADA Aqua Soil Amazonia 3 Liter Normal Type

#adAqua Design Amano #ad - Water cloudiness will go away with proper maintenance and water changes. Helps to bring the ph level and hardness of the water down to an ideal level for most of the aquatic plants. Granules have a natural irregular shape that produces a natural look.

Rich in organic elements and nutrients that creates conditions ideal for healthy growth of aquatic plants and has a good influence on the physiological functions of fish and shrimp. Completely new substrate made from rare and sparse source of Japanese plant-based black soil derived from decomposed leaf mulch.

Therefore, this product is recommended for advanced hobbyist seeking to make a fully planted aquarium. Composed of granules of size and density ideal for the fast development of healthy plant root systems. Contains high levels of natural humic acid that may or may not cause some initial water cloudiness depending on your local water chemistry.

Brand	Aqua Design Amano #ad
Manufacturer	Aqua Design Amano Co. Ltd #ad
Height	1.97 Inches
Length	13.78 Inches
Width	11.81 Inches
Part Number	104-031
Model	4104

3. API

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API ROOT TABS Freshwater Aquarium Plant Fertilizer 0.4-Ounce 10-Count Box

#adAPI #ad - Promotes strong root development for lush plants in freshwater aquariums. 4-ounce 10-Count Box. Helps new aquatic plants get off to a vigorous start and to keep established plants flourishing. Contains one 1 api root tabs freshwater aquarium Plant Fertilizer 0 Contains essential nutrients including iron, potassium and carbon. Add tablets to gravel bed every month to ensure best results.

Brand	API #ad
Manufacturer	Aquarium Pharmaceuticals #ad
Height	6.5 Inches
Length	4.88 Inches
Weight	29 Grams
Width	0.25 Inches
Part Number	577C
Model	577C

4. Aqua Design Amano

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ADA Aqua Soil Amazonia Powder Type 3 Liters

#adAqua Design Amano #ad - It is also beneficial for carpeting plants and grasses – we have found that it allows the small roots of the plants to penetrate and anchor into the substrate more effectively, so it improves plant growth and reduces the risk of the carpet ‘rising’ from the substrate – we know how devastating it can be when your beautiful carpet of Hemianthus lifts away from the substrate! Rich in organic elements and nutrients that creates conditions ideal for healthy growth of aquatic plants and has a good influence on the physiological functions of fish and shrimp.

Aqua soil powder type can be used in conjunction with the normal type by placing a layer of powder over the normal type or using the powder type in areas where you intend to plant carpeting plants.

Completely new substrate made from rare and sparse source of Japanese plant-based black soil derived from decomposed leaf mulch. Powder type has a much finer grain size, so it provides a greater sense of scale is also useful for achieving the ‘Miniature Landscape‘ style of the Nature Aquarium.

Brand	Aqua Design Amano #ad
Manufacturer	Aqua Design Amano Co. Ltd #ad

5. Aquarium Equip

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Aquarium Equip Substrate Premium Soil 2 Pound for Planted Dwarf Shrimp Water Plants Activated

#adAquarium Equip #ad - Sintered with organic acid; suitable for shrimp, fresh water fish, and plants. With its excellent filtering power, Premium Soil helps maintain stable, healthy, and clear water for a long period of time.

A scientifically formulated substrate from natural soil, porous, sintered into a soft, and granular structure with excellent filtering power. Water condition is naturally adjusted; ideal for aquatic plants and fish. Lowers ph/kh of the water; creates weak acid and soft water environment. 8. Rapidly removes cloudiness and supports the development of aerobic bacter bacteria. Maintains water clarity for a long period of time. Decolorizes the color from driftwood.

Brand	Aquarium Equip #ad
Manufacturer	ISTA #ad
Weight	2.2 Pounds
Part Number	I609 1L
Model	I609 1L s

6. Aqua Design Amano

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ADA Aqua Soil Amazonia Powder Type 9 Liters

#adAqua Design Amano #ad - Powder type has a much finer grain size, so it provides a greater sense of scale is also useful for achieving the ‘Miniature Landscape‘ style of the Nature Aquarium. Completely new substrate made from rare and sparse source of Japanese plant-based black soil derived from decomposed leaf mulch.

Rich in organic elements and nutrients that creates conditions ideal for healthy growth of aquatic plants and has a good influence on the physiological functions of fish and shrimp. Aqua soil powder type can be used in conjunction with the normal type by placing a layer of powder over the normal type or using the powder type in areas where you intend to plant carpeting plants.

It is also beneficial for carpeting plants and grasses – we have found that it allows the small roots of the plants to penetrate and anchor into the substrate more effectively, so it improves plant growth and reduces the risk of the carpet ‘rising’ from the substrate – we know how devastating it can be when your beautiful carpet of Hemianthus lifts away from the substrate! .

Brand	Aqua Design Amano #ad
Manufacturer	Aqua Design Amano Co. Ltd #ad

7. SpringSmart

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Garden, Cute Sea Item Shaped Decor Stones for Fish Bowl, Ponds, Can Glow in The Dark After Daily Exposure to Light, SpringSmart Aquarium Rocks, Handmade Crafts, Colorful Non-Toxic Fish Tank Substrate

#adSpringSmart #ad - It will make the places or craft very special. Unique shapethese rocks are made into different conch shell shape with different colors, will be shipped random, 8 Colors & 6 shapes mixed, to decorate your fish tank and make it amazing.

Good giftthese glow rocks are packed in a transparent jar with 8 colors mixed, you can send it as a gift to your families, about 100pcs 310g, friends. Environmental and reusablethe glow rocks are made of resin, non-radioactive meterial, can last up to 15 years, non-toxic, not only save energy but also protect our environment. Glow in the darkthese conch shell stones will absorb the sunlight at outdoor, and glow at night. It can also absorb lamp light, and glow if you put it inside home. Suitable placeseasy to use, just put the stones into fish tank, garden, fishbowl, craft or some other places.

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Manufacturer	ATZ TECH #ad
Weight	0.42 Pounds
Part Number	unknown

8. FairmountSantrol

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FairmountSantrol AquaQuartz-50 Pool Filter 20-Grade Silica Sand 50 Pounds, White

#adFairmountSantrol #ad - 100% natural sand is chemical free and backwashes easily and evenly. Odorless, premium #20 Grade swimming pool sand filter Media. Filters out insects, dirt, oils, dust, leaves, hair and algae from pool water. Ecologically safe sand does not solidify and will help prevent clogging and channeling. Does not stain and ensures easy maintenance at a lower cost.

Brand	FairmountSantrol #ad
Manufacturer	EasyGoProducts #ad
Height	10 Inches
Length	13 Inches
Weight	50 Pounds
Width	10 Inches
Part Number	AquaQuartz-50
Model	AquaQuartz-50

9. Urthlnx

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Urthlnx Expanded Clay Pebbles Grow Media, Aquaponics, 4 Liter/3 LB Bag. Leca Hydroponics Supplies Expanded Clay for Hydroponic Gardening, Aquarium Fish Tank Substrate and Houseplant Decor, Orchids

#adUrthlnx #ad - Organic leca - no harmful substances, aquaponics, with neutral pH. Decorative - can be used on top of soil for decorative house plants.

Resistant - to frost. Lightweight + durable clay pebbles- size 8-16 mm diameter, hydroponic supply. Porous - great ability to expand and store water and nutrients. Ideal for hydroponic gardening, inert, aquariums and orchids. Made in a rotary kiln at high temperatures, forcing the clay pebbles to expand and become honeycombed while the outside surface fuses to give a tough exterior that's resistant to crushing. Does not degrade in hydroponic/aquaponics systems or Aquariums when used as a grow media or substrate.

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Manufacturer	Urthlnx #ad

10. Carib Sea

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Carib Sea 00761 Samurai Soil

#adCarib Sea #ad - Promotes neutral to acidic pH. Will not increase hardness. Contains a dose of biologicals for a faster and more thorough cycle. Cleaned and ready to use. Will not disinterhrate or compact.

Brand	Carib Sea #ad
Manufacturer	Royal Aquatic LLC #ad
Height	6 Inches
Length	4 Inches
Weight	3.5 Pounds
Width	4 Inches
Part Number	00761
Model	00761