See how to use substrate when planning a new aquarium. A thin layer under the gravel ensures optimal growth in the future to come!
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 roots
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
Aquarium Soil
Aquarium Soil is used for planning a new aquarium. It is a complete bottom layer, which can be used without any othe
r types of bottom layer – see how to use it here.
Aquarium Soil is a complete bottom layer, which can be used without any other types of bottom layer
The grain size of 2-3 mm makes it easy for planting
Aquarium Soil ensures proper growth and stimulates red colours
How to use the product
Aquarium Soil ensures good and active growth from the beginning, and boosts the red plant shades.
It is a complete substrate, which can be used without any other types of bottom layer.
Aquarium Soil is further an active bottom layer that lowers the pH value and slightly affects the water chemistry. We recommend that you change 25-50% of the water min. twice a week during the first 4 weeks after establishing the aquarium.
How do I calculate the quantity of Soil or Soil Powder needed for my tank?
Measure your tank’s length and width in cm, for example 90 x 60 cm.
Consider the thickness of the bottom layer you want, e.g. 8 cm. Make the layer thicker towards the rear wall for a great visual effect!
The calculation to do is length x width x layer divided by 1000.
Aquarium Soil Powder
Aquarium Soil Powder is used when planning a new aquarium. The fine-grained active bottom layer is especially suitable for front plants – see how to use it here.
Aquarium Soil Powder is a complete active bottom layer, which can be used without any other types of bottom layer.
The attractive grain size makes it suitable for foreground plants.
Aquarium Soil Powder ensures proper growth and stimulates the colour development.
How to use the product
Aquarium Soil Powder ensures good and active growth from the beginning, and boosts the red plant shades. It is a complete bottom layer, which can be used without any other types of bottom layer. Aquarium Soil Powder is further an active bottom layer that lowers the pH value and slightly affects the water chemistry. We recommend that you change 25-50% of the water min. twice a week during the first 4 weeks after establishing the aquarium.
How do I calculate the quantity of Soil or Soil Powder needed for my tank?
Measure your tank’s length and width in cm, for example 90 x 60 cm.
Consider the thickness of the bottom layer you want, e.g. 8 cm. Make the layer thicker towards the rear wall for a great visual effect!
The calculation to do is length x width x layer divided by 1000.
Aquarium Plant Nutrition Capsules
Nutrition Capsules is an extra nutrient supplement – use tweezers to place the capsule in the gravel, close to the roots of fast-growing plants.
Nutrition Capsules contain both nitrogen, phosphor, iron and micro nutrients.
The nutrients are slowly released as the plants need them.
Use Nutrition Capsules for stem plants, Cryptocoryne, Echinodorus, Vallisneria etc. – all plants with sturdy roots.
How to use the Product
Nitrogen, phosphor, iron and manganese, as well as all vital micro nutrients are released by the capsules over a period of 1-2 months. Place the capsules close to the roots of large solitary plants and plants with sturdy roots.
The capsules do not fully decompose and the small balls inside the capsules will remain in the substrate after all nutrients have been released
Which substrate is right for your aquarium?
The substrate should complement everything else that you place in your tank.
For instance, if you want to create a planted tank, you want a substrate that supports the roots of your plants, like soil. Likewise, if you have bottom-dwelling fish, you want a smooth, rounded substrate – a sharp substrate can injure your fish.[1]
Don’t forget, you can layer multiple substrates to take advantage of the benefits each one provides.
You can layer sand over soil, for instance, to give your aquarium a light-colored bottom while the soil is still able to provide nutrients to plant roots.
Because of these variables, there is no single “best substrate.” What is right for my tank might not be suitable for yours.
So, before you run out and buy any old substrate, think long and hard about what you plan to stock in your tank – it will determine the right substrate.
It’s important to ch
oose the right substrate in the beginning. Once your aquarium is completely set up and stocked with fish, changing the substrate is a difficult and time-consuming process.
Find Out More Information About Aquarium Substrate in The Links Below.
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