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
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Do not rinse before use to retain nutrients and beneficial properties.
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Spread evenly as a 4–5 cm layer at the bottom of the aquarium.
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Fill water slowly to avoid soil disturbance and cloudiness.
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Allow the filter to run for several hours before adding plants, shrimp, or fish.
Suitable For
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Freshwater planted aquariums
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Shrimp tanks (Caridina and Neocaridina species)
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Nature, Iwagumi, and Dutch-style aquascapes
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Tropical community tanks
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: 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.




