{"title":"Aqua Soil","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"tropica-aquarium-soil-powder","title":"Tropica Aquarium Soil Powder","description":"\u003cp\u003eAvailable in 3L and 9L bags\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAquarium Soil (2-3mm) is a complete bottom layer, which can be used without any other types of bottom layer. The grain size of 2-3 mm makes it easy for planting. Aquarium Soil ensures proper growth and stimulates red colours.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAquarium Soil Powder (0.5-1.5mm)  A smaller grain size makes it suitable for foreground plants. Identical product to Aquarium soil, just smaller grain size.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow to use the product \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAquarium Soil ensures good and active growth from the beginning, and boosts the red plant shades. It is a complete substrate, which can be used without any other types of bottom layer. Aquarium Soil is further an active bottom layer that lowers the pH value and slightly affects the water chemistry.We recommend that you change 25-50% of the water min. Twice a week during the first 4 weeks after establishing the aquarium.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eHow do I calculate the quantity of Soil or Soil Powder needed for my tank?\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMeasure your tank’s length and width in cm, for example 90 x 60 cm.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConsider the thickness of the bottom layer you want, e.g. 8 cm.\u003cbr\u003eMake the layer thicker towards the rear wall for a great visual effect!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe calculation to do is length x width x layer divided by 1000.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn our example, 90 x 60 x 8\/1000 = 43,2 L Soil\/Soil Powder needed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"525\" height=\"285\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/hJ63t_xOFyU\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tropica","offers":[{"title":"Powder 3L","offer_id":45088826819,"sku":"712","price":38.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Powder 9L","offer_id":45088826883,"sku":"713","price":79.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1838\/5353\/files\/tropica-aquarium-soil-powder-8985823.jpg?v=1778272751"},{"product_id":"tropica-aquarium-soil-1","title":"Tropica Aquarium Soil","description":"\u003cp\u003eAvailable in 3L and 9L bags\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAquarium Soil (2-3mm) is a complete bottom layer, which can be used without any other types of bottom layer. The grain size of 2-3 mm makes it easy for planting. Aquarium Soil ensures proper growth and stimulates red colours.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAquarium Soil Powder (0.5-1.5mm)  A smaller grain size makes it suitable for foreground plants. Identical product to Aquarium soil, just smaller grain size.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow to use this product \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAquarium Soil ensures good and active growth from the beginning, and boosts the red plant shades. It is a complete substrate, which can be used without any other types of bottom layer. Aquarium Soil is further an active bottom layer that lowers the pH value and slightly affects the water chemistry.We recommend that you change 25-50% of the water min. Twice a week during the first 4 weeks after establishing the aquarium.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eHow do I calculate the quantity of Soil or Soil Powder needed for my tank?\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMeasure your tank’s length and width in cm, for example 90 x 60 cm.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConsider the thickness of the bottom layer you want, e.g. 8 cm.\u003cbr\u003eMake the layer thicker towards the rear wall for a great visual effect!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe calculation to do is length x width x layer divided by 1000.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn our example, 90 x 60 x 8\/1000 = 43,2 L Soil\/Soil Powder needed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"525\" height=\"285\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/6TGbaaOK58g\" title=\"Tropica Aquarium Soil\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/6TGbaaOK58g\" height=\"285\" width=\"525\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tropica","offers":[{"title":"Normal 3L","offer_id":45088933699,"sku":"710","price":34.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Normal 9L","offer_id":45088933763,"sku":"711","price":68.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1838\/5353\/files\/tropica-aquarium-soil-6121621.jpg?v=1778272808"},{"product_id":"amazonia-aqua-soil-powder-ver-2","title":"Amazonia Aqua Soil Powder Ver.2","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca class=\"crosslink\" href=\"https:\/\/greenaqua.hu\/en\/gyarto\/ada.html\" title=\"ADA\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eADA\u003c\/a\u003e Aqua Soil Amazonia Ver. 2 Powder Type (3 L)\u003c\/strong\u003e is an exceptional \u003ca class=\"crosslink\" href=\"https:\/\/greenaqua.hu\/en\" title=\"\" target=\"_self\"\u003eaquascaping\u003c\/a\u003esubstrate for those who love the Nature \u003ca class=\"crosslink\" href=\"https:\/\/greenaqua.hu\/en\/\" title=\"\" target=\"_self\"\u003eAquarium\u003c\/a\u003e style. It's crafted from the same rich, natural \u003cstrong\u003eblack soil\u003c\/strong\u003e as the regular Amazonia Ver. 2. Still, it features a finer grain size—ideally suited to \u003cstrong\u003eforeground plants\u003c\/strong\u003e with delicate, fine roots, significantly reducing their tendency to float after planting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis substrate adds a refined, uniform appearance to the front of the tank. Whether used alone in nano tanks or layered over standard Amazonia Ver. 2, it helps define a clean, elegant front‑line perspective in the layout.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts natural composition doesn't just deliver aesthetic appeal—it stabilizes water chemistry as well. The substrate helps soften water and lower pH and hardness levels, creating an ideal environment for aquatic plants and \u003ca class=\"crosslink\" href=\"https:\/\/greenaqua.hu\/en\/garnelak-halak\/halak.html\" title=\"Aquarium Fish\" target=\"_self\"\u003etropical fish\u003c\/a\u003e. The fine particles support robust root development, while the granules preserve their structure underwater to maintain oxygen and nutrient flow—promoting healthy, long‑term plant growth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis substrate is friendly to both newcomers and seasoned hobbyists. It enables the creation of stunning, natural Aquascapes with minimal effort. It combines stability, beauty, and practicality in one compact solution.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTechnical specifications:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eType: fine‑grain (powder-type) aquarium substrate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVolume: 3L and 9L\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrain size: finer than Amazonia Ver. 2 (normal) — powder‑like texture\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEffects: softens water, lowers pH \u0026amp; hardness, supports nutrient\/oxygen supply to roots\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUsage: ideal for foreground planting, top layer for clean visual design, small tanks, and layout accents\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNote: does \u003cstrong\u003enot\u003c\/strong\u003e include Amazonia Supplement\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"1790\" height=\"1007\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/YHYTNz7jTrc\" title=\"[ADAview] AQUA SOIL AMAZONIA ver.2\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Aqua Design Amano","offers":[{"title":"3L","offer_id":44637225680979,"sku":null,"price":39.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false},{"title":"9L","offer_id":44637225713747,"sku":null,"price":79.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1838\/5353\/files\/amazonia-aqua-soil-powder-ver2-8206805.jpg?v=1779255726"},{"product_id":"amazonia-aqua-soil-ver-2","title":"Amazonia Aqua Soil  Ver. 2","description":"\u003cdiv id=\"description-1\" class=\"card long-description active\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card-body\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor ADA's Soil Amazonia Ver.2 100% natural black soil is used as raw material. It is perfect for creating an underwater landscape that is very close to the South American rainforest. It offers a high humic and nutrient content and is also suitable for harder tap water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA high pH value of the soil substrate makes it difficult for aquatic plants to absorb nutrients. Substrates from the Aqua Soil series reduce the hardness of the water and lower the pH to a level where most aquatic plants can absorb the nutrients they need for thriving. The enclosed Amazonia Supplement improves the nutrient situation of the soil even further, so that the plants have particularly excellent growth conditions at their disposal. The Aqua Soil granules retain their shape and density under water for a long time, thus ensuring the circulation of water and oxygen through the substrate.The Aqua Soil substrate makes it easier to care for difficult-to-cultivate plants such as Tonina or Syngonanthus. It is also ideal for aquarium inhabitants who prefer soft water, such as Apistogramma and various species of dwarf shrimp.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Amazonia Supplement is supplied in a special bag; 50 ml for the 9 litre version and 16 ml for the 3 litre version. 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The Aqua Soil Series decreases the hardness of the water and lowers the PH level to the degree to which most aquatic plants can consume nutrients and comfortably grow. Aqua Soil granules maintain their shape and density for long periods underwater securing good circulation of water and oxygen through the substrate. 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Because natural black soil is used as the base, combined with soil microorganisms effective for the plant growth and some anthracites, plant roots spread well, and healthy plants grow. 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