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product_id: 253131079
title: "Plant Care Freshwater Planted Aquarium Soil 9 Liter Bag"
brand: "tropica"
price: "€ 329.18"
currency: EUR
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 9
category: "Tropica"
url: https://www.desertcart.com.cy/products/253131079-plant-care-freshwater-planted-aquarium-soil-9-liter-bag
store_origin: CY
region: Cyprus
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# Natural volcanic granulate Boosts plant nutrient uptake Lowers pH & KH naturally Plant Care Freshwater Planted Aquarium Soil 9 Liter Bag

**Brand:** tropica
**Price:** € 329.18
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🌿 Elevate your aquarium game with nature’s volcanic power!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Plant Care Freshwater Planted Aquarium Soil 9 Liter Bag by tropica
- **How much does it cost?** € 329.18 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
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## Best For

- tropica enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted tropica brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Durable & Reusable:** Withstands frequent planting and uprooting without breaking down or leaching ammonia.
- • **Natural pH & KH Balancer:** Volcanic soil gently lowers water hardness and acidity for optimal plant health.
- • **Trusted Japanese Quality:** Premium volcanic substrate crafted for serious aquascapers seeking lasting results.
- • **All-in-One Substrate Solution:** Complete bottom layer—no additives needed for a thriving planted tank.
- • **Enhanced Plant Growth & Color:** Supercharges nutrient absorption and intensifies vibrant red plant hues.

## Overview

Tropica Plant Care Freshwater Planted Aquarium Soil is a 9-liter bag of natural Japanese volcanic granulate substrate designed to serve as a complete bottom layer. It naturally lowers pH and KH levels, enhancing nutrient uptake and promoting vigorous plant growth with intensified red hues. Durable and reusable, it supports low-tech and high-tech planted tanks alike, making it a top choice for aquascaping enthusiasts.

## Description

Tropica Plant Care Aquarium Soil is a Japanese natural volcanic granulate material. Aquarium Soil naturally reduces your KH and pH value and enhances the ability of the plants to absorb nutrients. Aquarium Soil ensures good and active growth from the beginning and boosts the red plant shades and 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 percent of the water minimum twice a week during the first 4 weeks after establishing the aquarium. 9 liter bag.

Review: Make sure you cap this! - Be sure to cap this!! Had a massive algae bloom and alot of melting. 2nd go around did the dry start method with a sand capping and started the tank with fritz. Now I have to trim my plants every week in a low tech tank only using aquarium co-op fert!
Review: An ADA competitor in the substrate world - Here is my 5 month review using this stuff. It holds up very well over time. I tend to plant and uproot often and this stuff takes a beating. Plants seem to love it. No Ammonia leach when first setting up. and it comes in a very eye pleasing dark brown color. I will be using this instead of ADA desertcartia for now on!

## Features

- A complete bottom layer, which can be used without any other types of bottom layer

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B00ZFXAZXE |
| ASIN  | B00ZFXAZXE |
| Best Sellers Rank | #467,016 in Pet Supplies ( See Top 100 in Pet Supplies ) #2,701 in Aquarium Water Treatments |
| Brand Name | Tropica |
| Customer Reviews | 4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars (413) |
| Date First Available | August 31, 2016 |
| Date First Available  | August 31, 2016 |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer  | No |
| Item Dimensions LxWxH | 19.69 x 3.15 x 12.99 inches |
| Item Package Dimensions L x W x H | 19 x 12.3 x 4.2 inches |
| Item Weight | 19.21 pounds |
| Item model number | 713 |
| Item model number  | 713 |
| Manufacturer | Tropica |
| Manufacturer  | Tropica |
| Product Dimensions  | 19.69 x 3.15 x 12.99 inches; 19.25 Pounds |
| Style | Japanese |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Tropica
- **Global Trade Identification Number:** 05703249713001
- **Style:** Japanese

## Images

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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Make sure you cap this!
*by J***K on May 10, 2020*

Be sure to cap this!! Had a massive algae bloom and alot of melting. 2nd go around did the dry start method with a sand capping and started the tank with fritz. Now I have to trim my plants every week in a low tech tank only using aquarium co-op fert!

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ An ADA competitor in the substrate world
*by R***Y on May 31, 2018*

Here is my 5 month review using this stuff. It holds up very well over time. I tend to plant and uproot often and this stuff takes a beating. Plants seem to love it. No Ammonia leach when first setting up. and it comes in a very eye pleasing dark brown color. I will be using this instead of ADA Amazonia for now on!

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great for High Tech and Low Tech Planted Tanks
*by C***L on October 8, 2019*

Great for any planted aquarium level. Doesn’t leach ammonia but still is nutrient rich enough for high light and c02 injected aquariums. Good grain size and weight for easily planting of roots. Black color is uniform and looks pleasing aesthetically.

## Frequently Bought Together

- Tropica Tropical Aquarium Soil Powder, 9 l, Substrate for Plants
- Seachem Flourite Black Clay Gravel - Stable Porous Natural Planted Aquarium Substrate 15.4 lbs

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*Store origin: CY*
*Last updated: 2026-02-16*