Aquarium Soil, Natural Microbially Active Substrate for Planted Nano Tanks Up to 10 Gallons

Create a living foundation for a naturally planted nano aquarium using microbially active soil sized for tanks up to 10 gallons. Its natural mineral and organic components form a root zone that fuels plant growth, supports beneficial bacteria and microfauna, and provides long-lasting root nutrition.

Designed for a stable, low-tech setup, this soil requires no bottled fertilizers or added CO₂. It is safe for fish, shrimp, snails and plants when installed beneath the recommended sand cap and left undisturbed.

Key Features

• Portioned for planted aquariums from 0 to 10 gallons.
• Supports beneficial bacteria, microfauna and long-term root nutrition.
• Made from natural mineral and organic components without synthetic additives.
• Suitable for fish, shrimp, snails and aquatic plants.
• Prepared for deep-substrate, low-tech aquarium foundations.
• Store any remaining soil sealed for future aquarium use.

Specifications

• Product type: Natural aquarium soil.
• Tank capacity: Up to 10 gallons.
• Application depth: Spread approximately 1/2 inch of soil across the aquarium bottom.
• Required cap: Cover the soil with 1.5–2 inches of pool filter sand.
• Preparation: Do not rinse the soil before installation.
• Planting: Plant heavily on the first day using rooted plants such as stems, swords and crypts; mount rhizome plants such as Anubias on wood or rock.
• Setup care: Fill the aquarium slowly, run a sponge filter and avoid disturbing the sand cap.

Build the substrate in careful layers, plant generously from the start and keep the sand cap intact to establish a tidy, biologically active root zone for a natural nano aquarium.