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We use aquasoil for our planted tanks, mostly for the softness to not damage the plants we grow. We would recommend it for everyone but especially for heavily planted tanks. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"base\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApplying the soil: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col class=\"base\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEvenly spread un-washed aquasoil over the base of the aquarium.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse a scraper or ruler to level the surface, or if desired create gradients.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSlowly fill your aquarium with water until the water level is about 3-4cm above the soil. This makes planting easier.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBegin planting your aquarium. Make sure you spray your plants with water until the planting process is completed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOnce the aquarium is planted, slowly fill your tank to the desired level.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePower up your filter system and allow the water to clear over the next few hours.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"base\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExtra notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAquasoil tends to lose its nutrients and water-buffering qualities over time, a good estimate is around 2 years. By then your tank should be well established and replacing the soil isn't really necessary unless you require specific parameters or have advanced plants. 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It is formed in hot and wet tropical areas, with far north Queensland in Australia being one of the largest and highest purity deposits on the planet. Australian laterites are of a orange colouration, because of high iron oxide content.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eLaterite has long been used in the aquarium industry as an excellent plant fertilizer due it’s rich mineral composition, with Australian laterite being considered the world standard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"base\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWho is it for? \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eExtra fertilizer is not compulsory for any of our plants, however, if you have a tank without any aquasoil, or have not changed your soil for a year or more, adding a fertilizer like this can really bring out the colors in your plants and fix any issues you may have been having.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"base\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApplying the soil: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"base\"\u003eNew Tank: Sprinkle Laterite evenly into a thin layer over the\u003cbr\u003ebottom of aquarium. Any areas intended for planting, build up\u003cbr\u003eto double depth. Cover Laterite with your substrate of choice,\u003cbr\u003efor example river gravel, pebble or sand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"base\"\u003eEstablished tank: Sprinkle Laterite over the soil, or burry in small sections around where plants are located. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"base\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"base\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExtra notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAquasoil tends to lose its nutrients and water-buffering qualities over time, a good estimate is around 2 years. By then your tank should be well established and replacing the soil isn't really necessary unless you require specific parameters or have advanced plants. Aquasoil is also light and tends to be a little dusty, this means you need to be careful when vacuuming it and the first time you add the soil, you will need to wait for your tank to clear overnight. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"base\"\u003eIf you have any questions or problems feel free to contact us!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sydney Aquascapes","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39862668722281,"sku":"F021","price":25.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2019\/6543\/products\/PlantSuperfood.jpg?v=1644475660"},{"product_id":"shrimp-soil-premium-aquasoil-from-oliver-knott-500g","title":"Shrimp Soil, Premium Aquasoil from Oliver Knott 500g","description":"\u003cp class=\"base\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is Aquasoil? \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAquarium soil (or Aquasoil) is soil specially designed to be used in freshwater aquariums. It is usually made from clay-like pellets which are much softer on the roots of aquatic plants than gravel is. It also contains many minerals and other fertilizers to help plants grow and keep the aquarium conditions stable. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"base\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWho is it for? \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAll our plants are easy to grow and as long as you have fish or shrimp in the tank extra nutrients are not necessary. With that said, extra nutrients will definitely help them grow nice and vibrant. We use aquasoil for our planted tanks, mostly for the softness to not damage the plants we grow. We would recommend it for everyone but especially for heavily planted tanks. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"base\"\u003eYou can use aqua-soil as a fertilizer if you already have a substrate like gravel or sand. Just sprinkle it on top and it will release its minerals into the water over time, and give your shrimp a nice layer of soil to graze on.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"base\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow much do I need?\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eIt is a good idea to have at least 3cm of some sort of substrate at the bottom of a tank. This does not all need to be aquasoil, you can mix it with gravel if you like without many drawbacks. This would be enough for a small desk aquarium. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"base\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApplying the soil: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"base\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEvenly spread un-washed aquasoil over the base of the aquarium.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse a scraper or ruler to level the surface, or if desired create gradients.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSlowly fill your aquarium with water until the water level is about 3-4cm above the soil. This makes planting easier.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBegin planting your aquarium. Make sure you spray your plants with water until the planting process is completed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOnce the aquarium is planted, slowly fill your tank to the desired level.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePower up your filter system and allow the water to clear over the next few hours.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"base\"\u003eIf you have any questions or problems feel free to contact us!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sydney Aquascapes","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40475113881705,"sku":"AS006","price":14.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2019\/6543\/products\/AquaEarthExample_19e02b69-6185-4022-af95-65a05a84be77.png?v=1673440762"},{"product_id":"vacuum-pump","title":"Gravel Vacuum Pump Small","description":"\u003cul class=\"base\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"Description\"\u003e170 cm long.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"Description\"\u003eKeep your substrate clean with this vacuum pump.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"Description\"\u003eEasy-start siphon flow.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"base\"\u003eMake your water changes simple with this vacuum pump and clean up a bit of your substrate as you go.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"base\"\u003eIf you have any questions or problems feel free to contact us!\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sydney Aquascapes","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40856703828073,"sku":"VAC001","price":8.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2019\/6543\/files\/Aquariumvaccumpump.jpg?v=1700551970"},{"product_id":"orca-plant-substrate-base-soil","title":"Orca Aquasoil (Base Soil) 2kg","description":"\u003cp class=\"base\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is Base Soil? \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBase soil is a specific type of Aquasoil which is much more longer-lasting with a slower release of nutrients than regular aquasoils. It is also a bit tougher, and is well suited as a bottom layer of aquasoil underneath gravel. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"base\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWho is it for? \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAll our plants are easy to grow and as long as you have fish or shrimp in the tank extra nutrients are not necessary. With that said, extra nutrients will definitely help them grow nice and vibrant. We use aquasoil for our planted tanks, mostly for the softness to not damage the plants we grow. We would recommend it for everyone but especially for heavily planted tanks. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"base\"\u003eBase soil also clouds the water less than other soil and last little longer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"base\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApplying the soil: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col class=\"base\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEvenly spread un-washed aqua soil over the base of the aquarium.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse a scraper or ruler to level the surface, or if desired create gradients.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSlowly fill your aquarium with water until the water level is about 3-4cm above the soil. This makes planting easier.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBegin planting your aquarium. Make sure you spray your plants with water until the planting process is completed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOnce the aquarium is planted, slowly fill your tank to the desired level.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePower up your filter system and allow the water to clear over the next few hours.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"base\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExtra notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAquasoil tends to lose its nutrients and water-buffering qualities over time, a good estimate is around 3 years. By then your tank should be well established and replacing the soil isn't really necessary unless you require specific parameters or have advanced plants. Aquasoil is also light and tends to be a little dusty, this means you need to be careful when vacuuming it and the first time you add the soil, you will need to wait for your tank to clear overnight. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"base\"\u003eIf you have any questions or problems feel free to contact us!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sydney Aquascapes","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40960682754153,"sku":"AS007","price":26.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2019\/6543\/files\/AquariumSoilGravel.png?v=1721639015"},{"product_id":"nisso-custom-soil-shrimp-black-8-litre","title":"Nisso Custom Soil Shrimp Black 8 Litre","description":"\u003cp class=\"base\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is Aquasoil? \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAquarium soil (or Aquasoil) is soil specially designed to be used in freshwater aquariums. It is usually made from clay-like pellets which are much softer on the roots of aquatic plants than gravel is. It also contains many minerals and other fertilizers to help plants grow and keep the aquarium conditions stable. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"base\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWho is it for? \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAll our plants are easy to grow and as long as you have fish or shrimp in the tank extra nutrients are not necessary. With that said, extra nutrients will definitely help them grow nice and vibrant. We use aquasoil for our planted tanks, mostly for the softness to not damage the plants we grow. We would recommend it for everyone but especially for heavily planted tanks. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"base\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApplying the soil: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col class=\"base\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEvenly spread un-washed aquasoil over the base of the aquarium.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse a scraper or ruler to level the surface, or if desired create gradients.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSlowly fill your aquarium with water until the water level is about 3-4cm above the soil. This makes planting easier.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBegin planting your aquarium. Make sure you spray your plants with water until the planting process is completed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOnce the aquarium is planted, slowly fill your tank to the desired level.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePower up your filter system and allow the water to clear over the next few hours.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"base\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExtra notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAquasoil tends to lose its nutrients and water-buffering qualities over time, a good estimate is around 2 years. By then your tank should be well established and replacing the soil isn't really necessary unless you require specific parameters or have advanced plants. Aquasoil is also light and tends to be a little dusty, this means you need to be careful when vacuuming it and the first time you add the soil, you will need to wait for your tank to clear overnight. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"base\"\u003eIf you have any questions or problems feel free to contact us!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sydney Aquascapes","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41055156273257,"sku":"AS005","price":75.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2019\/6543\/files\/CustomShrimpSoil8L.png?v=1717147237"},{"product_id":"nisso-custom-soil-shrimp-black-1-litre","title":"Nisso Custom Soil Shrimp Black 1 Litre","description":"\u003cp class=\"base\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is Aquasoil? \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAquarium soil (or Aquasoil) is soil specially designed to be used in freshwater aquariums. It is usually made from clay-like pellets which are much softer on the roots of aquatic plants than gravel is. It also contains many minerals and other fertilizers to help plants grow and keep the aquarium conditions stable. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"base\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWho is it for? \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAll our plants are easy to grow and as long as you have fish or shrimp in the tank extra nutrients are not necessary. With that said, extra nutrients will definitely help them grow nice and vibrant. We use aquasoil for our planted tanks, mostly for the softness to not damage the plants we grow. We would recommend it for everyone but especially for heavily planted tanks. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"base\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApplying the soil: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col class=\"base\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEvenly spread un-washed aquasoil over the base of the aquarium.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse a scraper or ruler to level the surface, or if desired create gradients.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSlowly fill your aquarium with water until the water level is about 3-4cm above the soil. This makes planting easier.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBegin planting your aquarium. Make sure you spray your plants with water until the planting process is completed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOnce the aquarium is planted, slowly fill your tank to the desired level.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePower up your filter system and allow the water to clear over the next few hours.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"base\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExtra notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAquasoil tends to lose its nutrients and water-buffering qualities over time, a good estimate is around 2 years. By then your tank should be well established and replacing the soil isn't really necessary unless you require specific parameters or have advanced plants. 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