{"title":"Aquarium Soil \u0026 Substrate","description":"\u003cp\u003eAquarium Soil \u0026amp; Substrate\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- reef-log-guides --\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#FBF9F3;border:1px solid #E3D6BE;border-radius:12px;padding:20px 24px;margin-top:28px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:.78em;letter-spacing:.14em;text-transform:uppercase;color:#566A6C;margin:0 0 12px;font-weight:600;\"\u003eFrom The Reef Log\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"list-style:none;margin:0;padding:0;line-height:1.7;\"\u003e\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 6px;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/news\/planted-tank-basics-for-beginners\" style=\"color:#1E535B;font-weight:600;text-decoration:none;\"\u003e→ Planted Tank Basics: How to Grow a Lush Aquarium from Day One\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- \/reef-log-guides --\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"uns-controsoil","title":"UNS Controsoil Aquarium Substrate","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:15px;line-height:1.65;color:#1b2b2d;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUNS Controsoil by Ultum Nature Systems is a planted-aquarium substrate from Japan made of high-quality natural soil and volcanic ash. It buffers water to a slightly acidic pH of around 6.8 and lowers hardness without releasing the high ammonia levels that cause early algae spikes in many aqua soils. It supports healthy plant root growth and is suitable for tropical fish and shrimp, available in black and brown across extra-fine, fine, and normal granule sizes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin:26px 0 8px;border:1px solid #e3d6be;border-radius:14px;overflow:hidden;max-width:720px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#1e535b;color:#fbf9f3;padding:13px 18px;font-size:13px;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:.08em;text-transform:uppercase;\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;font-size:14px;line-height:1.5;margin:0;\"\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#f7f4ec;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:11px 18px;color:#566a6c;font-weight:600;width:40%;border-bottom:1px solid #ece4d4;vertical-align:top;\"\u003eComposition\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:11px 18px;color:#123e45;border-bottom:1px solid #ece4d4;vertical-align:top;\"\u003eNatural soil and volcanic ash blend\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#ffffff;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:11px 18px;color:#566a6c;font-weight:600;width:40%;border-bottom:1px solid #ece4d4;vertical-align:top;\"\u003epH Buffering\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:11px 18px;color:#123e45;border-bottom:1px solid #ece4d4;vertical-align:top;\"\u003eStabilizes to ~6.8 (slightly acidic)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#f7f4ec;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:11px 18px;color:#566a6c;font-weight:600;width:40%;border-bottom:1px solid #ece4d4;vertical-align:top;\"\u003eAmmonia Release\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:11px 18px;color:#123e45;border-bottom:1px solid #ece4d4;vertical-align:top;\"\u003eLow\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#ffffff;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:11px 18px;color:#566a6c;font-weight:600;width:40%;border-bottom:1px solid #ece4d4;vertical-align:top;\"\u003eColors\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:11px 18px;color:#123e45;border-bottom:1px solid #ece4d4;vertical-align:top;\"\u003eBlack, Brown\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#f7f4ec;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:11px 18px;color:#566a6c;font-weight:600;width:40%;border-bottom:1px solid #ece4d4;vertical-align:top;\"\u003eGranule Sizes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:11px 18px;color:#123e45;border-bottom:1px solid #ece4d4;vertical-align:top;\"\u003eExtra Fine, Fine, Normal\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#ffffff;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:11px 18px;color:#566a6c;font-weight:600;width:40%;border-bottom:1px solid #ece4d4;vertical-align:top;\"\u003eBest For\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:11px 18px;color:#123e45;border-bottom:1px solid #ece4d4;vertical-align:top;\"\u003ePlanted tanks, tropical fish, shrimp\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"UNS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47596022726834,"sku":"UNS_CONTROSOIL","price":30.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0778\/5103\/3778\/files\/uns-controsoil-black-36591679471816_1052x700_c5d23cc7-ed62-489e-a9e2-b011688454de.jpg?v=1781740537"},{"product_id":"dennerle-scaper-s-soil","title":"Dennerle Scaper's Soil Aquarium Substrate","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:15px;line-height:1.65;color:#1b2b2d;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDennerle Scaper's Soil is an active substrate for freshwater aquariums made from 100% natural Andosol with irregularly shaped grains of 1-4 mm for a natural look. It lowers and stabilizes pH at a slightly acidic level (approx. 6.0-6.5) and reduces carbonate hardness toward 0 dKH, creating soft water ideal for aquascaping and shrimp tanks. Its loose, porous structure promotes good root growth and colonization by beneficial cleansing bacteria.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin:26px 0 8px;border:1px solid #e3d6be;border-radius:14px;overflow:hidden;max-width:720px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#1e535b;color:#fbf9f3;padding:13px 18px;font-size:13px;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:.08em;text-transform:uppercase;\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;font-size:14px;line-height:1.5;margin:0;\"\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#f7f4ec;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:11px 18px;color:#566a6c;font-weight:600;width:40%;border-bottom:1px solid #ece4d4;vertical-align:top;\"\u003eComposition\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:11px 18px;color:#123e45;border-bottom:1px solid #ece4d4;vertical-align:top;\"\u003e100% natural Andosol\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#ffffff;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:11px 18px;color:#566a6c;font-weight:600;width:40%;border-bottom:1px solid #ece4d4;vertical-align:top;\"\u003eGrain Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:11px 18px;color:#123e45;border-bottom:1px solid #ece4d4;vertical-align:top;\"\u003e1-4 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#f7f4ec;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:11px 18px;color:#566a6c;font-weight:600;width:40%;border-bottom:1px solid #ece4d4;vertical-align:top;\"\u003epH Effect\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:11px 18px;color:#123e45;border-bottom:1px solid #ece4d4;vertical-align:top;\"\u003eLowers and stabilizes ~6.0-6.5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#ffffff;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:11px 18px;color:#566a6c;font-weight:600;width:40%;border-bottom:1px solid #ece4d4;vertical-align:top;\"\u003eCarbonate Hardness\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:11px 18px;color:#123e45;border-bottom:1px solid #ece4d4;vertical-align:top;\"\u003eReduces toward 0 dKH\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#f7f4ec;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:11px 18px;color:#566a6c;font-weight:600;width:40%;border-bottom:1px solid #ece4d4;vertical-align:top;\"\u003eApplication Depth\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:11px 18px;color:#123e45;border-bottom:1px solid #ece4d4;vertical-align:top;\"\u003e3-5 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#ffffff;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:11px 18px;color:#566a6c;font-weight:600;width:40%;border-bottom:1px solid #ece4d4;vertical-align:top;\"\u003eAvailable Sizes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:11px 18px;color:#123e45;border-bottom:1px solid #ece4d4;vertical-align:top;\"\u003e4 L, 8 L\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#f7f4ec;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:11px 18px;color:#566a6c;font-weight:600;width:40%;border-bottom:1px solid #ece4d4;vertical-align:top;\"\u003eBest For\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:11px 18px;color:#123e45;border-bottom:1px solid #ece4d4;vertical-align:top;\"\u003ePlanted, aquascaping, shrimp tanks\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Dennerle","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47596022759602,"sku":"DENNERLE_SCAPER_S_SOIL","price":25.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0778\/5103\/3778\/files\/DE004580.png?v=1781740544"},{"product_id":"tropica-aquarium-soil-powder-cap","title":"Tropica Aquarium Soil","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:15px;line-height:1.65;color:#1b2b2d;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTropica Aquarium Soil is a complete, active bottom layer that can be used on its own without additional substrate layers. With a 2-3 mm grain size, it is pre-fertilized to ensure strong root development and active plant growth from day one, and its organic acids buffer the pH to just below 7 while enhancing red plant coloration. A powder version with smaller granules is often used as a top cap for fine planting and a uniform surface.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin:26px 0 8px;border:1px solid #e3d6be;border-radius:14px;overflow:hidden;max-width:720px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#1e535b;color:#fbf9f3;padding:13px 18px;font-size:13px;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:.08em;text-transform:uppercase;\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;font-size:14px;line-height:1.5;margin:0;\"\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#f7f4ec;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:11px 18px;color:#566a6c;font-weight:600;width:40%;border-bottom:1px solid #ece4d4;vertical-align:top;\"\u003eType\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:11px 18px;color:#123e45;border-bottom:1px solid #ece4d4;vertical-align:top;\"\u003eComplete active substrate \/ bottom layer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#ffffff;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:11px 18px;color:#566a6c;font-weight:600;width:40%;border-bottom:1px solid #ece4d4;vertical-align:top;\"\u003eGrain Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:11px 18px;color:#123e45;border-bottom:1px solid #ece4d4;vertical-align:top;\"\u003e2-3 mm (powder is finer)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#f7f4ec;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:11px 18px;color:#566a6c;font-weight:600;width:40%;border-bottom:1px solid #ece4d4;vertical-align:top;\"\u003epH Effect\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:11px 18px;color:#123e45;border-bottom:1px solid #ece4d4;vertical-align:top;\"\u003eBuffers to just below 7\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#ffffff;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:11px 18px;color:#566a6c;font-weight:600;width:40%;border-bottom:1px solid #ece4d4;vertical-align:top;\"\u003ePre-fertilized\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:11px 18px;color:#123e45;border-bottom:1px solid #ece4d4;vertical-align:top;\"\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#f7f4ec;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:11px 18px;color:#566a6c;font-weight:600;width:40%;border-bottom:1px solid #ece4d4;vertical-align:top;\"\u003eWater Change Recommendation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:11px 18px;color:#123e45;border-bottom:1px solid #ece4d4;vertical-align:top;\"\u003e25-50% twice weekly for first 4 weeks\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Tropica","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47596023283890,"sku":"TROPICA_AQUARIUM_SOIL_POWDER_CAP","price":35.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0778\/5103\/3778\/files\/Tropica-Aquarium-Soil-Planted-Tank-Substrate_fb2ab7c2-0087-46d3-9247-1675739d9a4f.jpg?v=1781740551"},{"product_id":"ada-amazonia-aqua-soil","title":"ADA Amazonia Aqua Soil","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:15px;line-height:1.65;color:#1b2b2d;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eADA Aqua Soil Amazonia is the flagship substrate from Aqua Design Amano, made from a rare, relatively sticky natural black soil rich in nitrogen, organic acids, and plant-derived compounds, distinct from ordinary volcanic ash soils. It lowers pH and KH to create slightly acidic water (pH ~6.0-6.8) ideal for tropical fish, shrimp, and aquatic plants, and promotes vigorous root growth. The Powder type shown here features smaller grains suited to delicate plants and as a top layer over the Normal type.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin:26px 0 8px;border:1px solid #e3d6be;border-radius:14px;overflow:hidden;max-width:720px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#1e535b;color:#fbf9f3;padding:13px 18px;font-size:13px;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:.08em;text-transform:uppercase;\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;font-size:14px;line-height:1.5;margin:0;\"\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#f7f4ec;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:11px 18px;color:#566a6c;font-weight:600;width:40%;border-bottom:1px solid #ece4d4;vertical-align:top;\"\u003eBrand\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:11px 18px;color:#123e45;border-bottom:1px solid #ece4d4;vertical-align:top;\"\u003eADA - Aqua Design Amano\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#ffffff;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:11px 18px;color:#566a6c;font-weight:600;width:40%;border-bottom:1px solid #ece4d4;vertical-align:top;\"\u003eBase Material\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:11px 18px;color:#123e45;border-bottom:1px solid #ece4d4;vertical-align:top;\"\u003eNatural black soil rich in nitrogen and organic acids\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#f7f4ec;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:11px 18px;color:#566a6c;font-weight:600;width:40%;border-bottom:1px solid #ece4d4;vertical-align:top;\"\u003epH Effect\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:11px 18px;color:#123e45;border-bottom:1px solid #ece4d4;vertical-align:top;\"\u003eLowers to ~6.0-6.8 (slightly acidic)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#ffffff;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:11px 18px;color:#566a6c;font-weight:600;width:40%;border-bottom:1px solid #ece4d4;vertical-align:top;\"\u003eKH Effect\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:11px 18px;color:#123e45;border-bottom:1px solid #ece4d4;vertical-align:top;\"\u003eReduces hardness\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#f7f4ec;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:11px 18px;color:#566a6c;font-weight:600;width:40%;border-bottom:1px solid #ece4d4;vertical-align:top;\"\u003eGrain Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:11px 18px;color:#123e45;border-bottom:1px solid #ece4d4;vertical-align:top;\"\u003ePowder (finer than Normal)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#ffffff;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:11px 18px;color:#566a6c;font-weight:600;width:40%;border-bottom:1px solid #ece4d4;vertical-align:top;\"\u003eAvailable Sizes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:11px 18px;color:#123e45;border-bottom:1px solid #ece4d4;vertical-align:top;\"\u003e3 L, 9 L\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#f7f4ec;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:11px 18px;color:#566a6c;font-weight:600;width:40%;border-bottom:1px solid #ece4d4;vertical-align:top;\"\u003eService Life\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:11px 18px;color:#123e45;border-bottom:1px solid #ece4d4;vertical-align:top;\"\u003e~2-3 years\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"ADA","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47596023316658,"sku":"ADA_AMAZONIA_AQUA_SOIL","price":40.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0778\/5103\/3778\/files\/freshwater-planting-soil-amazonia-soil-powder-type-ada-21028859400_300x_15f4be7a-3ffd-4a26-ba3d-52c5ab8a5665.jpg?v=1781740558"}],"url":"https:\/\/marenmarine.com\/collections\/substrate.oembed","provider":"Maren Marine","version":"1.0","type":"link"}