Description
Master Soil – 8L
📦 Product Type: Planted Aquarium Soil
🏷️ Brand: Master Soil (Japan)
📏 Quantity: 8 Liters
Basic Info
Master Soil is a high-quality Japanese active substrate specially designed for planted aquariums and shrimp tanks. It provides a nutrient-rich base that promotes healthy plant growth, stabilizes water chemistry, and creates an ideal environment for aquatic life. Its porous, lightweight structure ensures strong root development, efficient water circulation, and a stable biological balance within the aquarium.
Features
✅ Active Soil Formula: Naturally lowers and buffers pH and KH, ideal for freshwater plants and shrimp species.
✅ Nutrient Enriched: Contains minerals and trace elements that support lush, long-term plant growth.
✅ Promotes Root Growth: Soft granules encourage strong and deep root penetration.
✅ Biological Filtration: Large surface area supports beneficial bacteria, enhancing water quality and clarity.
✅ Durable & Clean: Retains its structure over time without compacting or disintegrating, keeping the aquarium neat and stable.
Usage Instructions
Do not rinse before use to retain nutrients and beneficial properties.
Spread evenly as a 4–5 cm layer at the bottom of the aquarium.
Fill water slowly to avoid soil disturbance and cloudiness.
Allow the filter to run for several hours before adding plants, shrimp, or fish.
Suitable For
Freshwater planted aquariums
Shrimp tanks (Caridina and Neocaridina species)
Nature, Iwagumi, and Dutch-style aquascapes
Tropical community tanks
Specifications
Material: Natural volcanic soil granules
Color: Deep brown to black
Grain Size: 2 – 4 mm
Volume: 8 Liters
Benefits
• Promotes vibrant plant growth and strong root systems
• Naturally stabilizes and softens water parameters
• Improves biological filtration and water clarity
• Provides a long-lasting and natural base for aquascaping
⭐ Quick Tip:
For best results, use Master Soil as the main substrate layer in planted or shrimp aquariums. To enhance water flow and structure, add a base layer of Platinum Volcano Substrate beneath it. This combination ensures optimal nutrient absorption, stable water chemistry, and long-term aquascape beauty.
