{"product_id":"aquarium-soil-natural-microbially-active-substrate-for-planted-nano-tanks-up-to-10-gallons","title":"Aquarium Soil, Natural Microbially Active Substrate for Planted Nano Tanks Up to 10 Gallons","description":"\u003cp\u003eCreate 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDesigned 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePortioned for planted aquariums from 0 to 10 gallons.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSupports beneficial bacteria, microfauna and long-term root nutrition.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMade from natural mineral and organic components without synthetic additives.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuitable for fish, shrimp, snails and aquatic plants.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrepared for deep-substrate, low-tech aquarium foundations.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStore any remaining soil sealed for future aquarium use.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProduct type: Natural aquarium soil.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTank capacity: Up to 10 gallons.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApplication depth: Spread approximately 1\/2 inch of soil across the aquarium bottom.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRequired cap: Cover the soil with 1.5–2 inches of pool filter sand.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePreparation: Do not rinse the soil before installation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlanting: 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.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSetup care: Fill the aquarium slowly, run a sponge filter and avoid disturbing the sand cap.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eBuild 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.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Father Fish Aquarium","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50320141320295,"sku":"SHP-6065-A1A4D1","price":49.75,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0661\/6209\/8279\/files\/10619676066065-main-001.jpg?v=1790269064","url":"https:\/\/cozypawwear.com\/products\/aquarium-soil-natural-microbially-active-substrate-for-planted-nano-tanks-up-to-10-gallons","provider":"CozyPaw Wear","version":"1.0","type":"link"}