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LANDEN Aquarium Substrate Soil for Plant Fish Tank,5L Black Mix Size

LANDEN Aquarium Substrate Soil for Plant Fish Tank,5L Black Mix Size

LANDEN's 5 liter black aqua soil is a ready-to-use planted tank substrate with 3-5mm grains, a smaller and lower-cost bag than a 9 liter premium soil.

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What we liked

  • + Listed as supplying minerals, trace elements, organic acids and nitrogen nutrients for plant roots
  • + Porous granules are described as a stable home for beneficial bacteria, and the soil needs no rinsing before use
  • + Bag details are clear: black color, 3-5mm normal grain, 5 liters, roughly 10 lbs per bag

Trade-offs

  • - One bag holds 5 liters, so larger tanks need several bags to reach the 6-8cm depth the listing mentions
  • - Listing says some initial cloudiness is expected after filling, which clears as the filter runs

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