Description
Master Soil – 3L
📦 Product Type: Planted Aquarium Soil
🏷️ Brand: Master Soil (Japan)
📏 Quantity: 3 Liters
Basic Info
Master Soil is a premium Japanese-made active substrate specially formulated for planted aquariums. It provides essential nutrients for aquatic plants, stabilizes water parameters, and helps create a natural, healthy environment for fish and shrimp. Its porous, lightweight granules promote root growth, water circulation, and beneficial bacterial colonization for a stable ecosystem.
Features
✅ Active Soil Formula: Lowers and stabilizes pH and KH for optimal plant and shrimp health.
✅ Nutrient Enriched: Contains essential minerals that support lush and vibrant plant growth.
✅ Promotes Root Development: Soft, porous granules allow easy root penetration and strong anchoring.
✅ Biological Support: Provides a large surface area for beneficial bacteria, enhancing water quality.
✅ Clean and Long-Lasting: Does not compact or disintegrate easily, maintaining a neat aquascape appearance.
Usage Instructions
Do not rinse before use to preserve nutrient content.
Spread evenly as a 4–5 cm layer at the aquarium base.
Fill water slowly to prevent cloudiness or soil disturbance.
Run filtration for several hours before adding livestock.
Suitable For
Freshwater planted aquariums
Shrimp tanks (especially Caridina and Neocaridina species)
Aquascaping layouts (Nature, Iwagumi, Dutch style)
Tropical community fish setups
Specifications
Material: Natural volcanic soil granules
Color: Deep brown to black
Grain Size: 2 – 4 mm
Volume: 3 Liters
Benefits
• Encourages dense and healthy plant growth
• Stabilizes pH and softens water naturally
• Enhances biological filtration and tank clarity
• Provides a professional aquascape base
⭐ Quick Tip:
Use Master Soil as the main substrate for planted or shrimp aquariums. For added height and circulation, combine with a volcanic base layer such as Platinum Volcano Substrate beneath it. This ensures superior water flow, nutrient uptake, and long-lasting aquascape performance.




