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
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Do not rinse before use to preserve nutrient content.
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Spread evenly as a 4–5 cm layer at the aquarium base.
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Fill water slowly to prevent cloudiness or soil disturbance.
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Run filtration for several hours before adding livestock.
Suitable For
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Freshwater planted aquariums
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Shrimp tanks (especially Caridina and Neocaridina species)
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Aquascaping layouts (Nature, Iwagumi, Dutch style)
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Tropical community fish setups
Specifications
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Material: Natural volcanic soil granules
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Color: Deep brown to black
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Grain Size: 2 – 4 mm
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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.




