The Tropica Aquarium Soil Powder is burned from valuable clays and ensures good and active growth of the plants right from the start. The finer grain size of the powder compared to normal soil gives the overall appearance of the substrate in the aquarium a natural gentle finish. At the same time, the finer structure of the soil beads can help to make planting aquatic plants easier.

The positive nutrient balance is particularly conducive to the development of anthocyanins, which provide reddish nuances in the plants. Tropica Aquarium Soil can be used without any further supplements. In addition, this Soil is an active substrate that slightly lowers the pH of the water and has a weak influence on the chemistry of the aquarium water. It is therefore also ideally suited for shrimp tanks.

Tropica Aquarium Soil Powder can also be used as a topping for normal Soil to round off the appearance and complement the positive aspects of active substrates.

It is recommended that at least two water changes per week be performed for the first three weeks after the aquarium has been newly set up.

The product is available in 3L and 9L bags. You can also buy the standard version for easier planting options.

How to use the Tropica Aquarium Soil Powder?

Aquarium Soil Powder ensures good and active growth from the beginning, and boosts the red plant shades. It is a complete bottom layer, which can be used without any other types of bottom layer. Aquarium Soil Powder 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.

How do I calculate the quantity of Soil or Soil Powder needed for my tank?

• Measure your tank’s length and width in cm, for example, 90 x 60 cm.
• Consider the thickness of the bottom layer you want, e.g. 8 cm.
  Make the layer thicker towards the rear wall for a great visual effect!
• The calculation to do is length x width x layer divided by 1000.

In our example, 90 x 60 x 8/1000 = 43,2 L Soil/Soil Powder needed.