{"product_id":"ista-premium-aquarium-soil-8l","title":"ISTA Premium Aquarium Soil","description":"\u003cstyle\u003e\n\n    .ssa-pd *, .ssa-pd *::before, .ssa-pd *::after { box-sizing: border-box; }\n    @keyframes fadeUp { from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(16px); } to { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); } }\n    .ssa-pd { font-family: 'DM Sans', sans-serif !important; color: #1e1a1a !important; background: #fff !important; line-height: 1.75 !important; }\n    .ssa-pd .hero { background: linear-gradient(150deg, #111111 0%, #2a0000 60%, #F40909 100%) !important; padding: 3.5rem 3rem 2.8rem !important; position: relative !important; overflow: hidden !important; animation: fadeUp 0.6s ease both; }\n    .ssa-pd .hero::before { position: absolute; right: 3rem; bottom: 1.5rem; font-size: 7rem; opacity: 0.08; pointer-events: none; line-height: 1; }\n    .ssa-pd .hero-tag { display: inline-block !important; background: rgba(255,255,255,0.12) !important; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.85) !important; 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}\n    .ssa-pd .hard-cta .cta-text strong { display:block !important;font-family:'Playfair Display',serif !important;font-size:1.2rem !important;color:#fff !important;margin-bottom:0.3rem !important;font-weight:600 !important; }\n    .ssa-pd .hard-cta .cta-text p { font-size:1.05rem !important;color:rgba(255,255,255,0.55) !important;margin:0 !important;font-weight:300 !important;line-height:1.6 !important; }\n  \u003c\/style\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"ssa-pd\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"hero\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"hero-tag\"\u003eHardscape\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ch1\u003eISTA Premium Aquarium Soil\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"hero-sub\"\u003eSmall-granule active substrate for freshwater planted aquariums. Its porous structure provides planting space and surfaces for beneficial bacteria.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"feature-pills\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"fpill\"\u003eActive Soil\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"fpill\"\u003eLowers pH \u0026amp; KH\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"fpill\"\u003eSmall Granules\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"fpill\"\u003ePlanted Freshwater Tanks\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"fpill\"\u003eSelect Your Bag Size\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"body-wrap\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"prose\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIn-store purchase or local pickup only.\u003c\/strong\u003e Purchase in our shop or order online for local pickup. Shipping is not available for this item.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSmall-granule active substrate for freshwater planted aquariums. Its porous structure provides planting space and surfaces for beneficial bacteria.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis active soil lowers pH and KH. Choose it for livestock and plants that suit those conditions; it is not an inert gravel. Follow the package setup directions and cycle the aquarium before stocking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"section-label\"\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ch2\u003eActive substrate for planted freshwater aquariums\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eISTA Premium Aquarium Soil is a porous, granular substrate made from natural soil. Select your preferred bag size from the Size option. The currently available option is an 8 L bag in the small-granule grade (item I-601). It provides a planting medium and surfaces that support beneficial bacteria. It is distinct from an inert sand or gravel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"section-label\"\u003eWater Chemistry\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ch2\u003eLowers pH and carbonate hardness\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eISTA identifies this soil as an active substrate that lowers pH and KH, supporting softer, more acidic conditions. Choose livestock whose requirements fit the resulting water. Do not assume it will produce one exact pH in every aquarium; source water, other materials and aquarium maintenance influence the result.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"section-label\"\u003ePlanning Your Layout\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ch2\u003eAllow for depth and planting\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlan substrate quantity around your tank footprint and intended depth. Slopes and deep planting areas need more material than a shallow, level base. Bag sizes describe substrate volume, not aquarium size. Choose the size and number of bags to suit your layout; one bag is not a guarantee of coverage for a particular tank.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"section-label\"\u003eSetup \u0026amp; Cycling\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFollow the bag’s preparation instructions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFollow the current package instructions when preparing and filling the aquarium. Add water gently to avoid disturbing the substrate. Run filtration, check water chemistry and establish the aquarium’s biological cycle before adding livestock; new soil is not a substitute for cycling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"section-label\"\u003eWhat You Receive\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ch2\u003eOne sealed bag in your selected size\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne sealed bag of ISTA Premium Aquarium Soil in the size selected when ordering. The current 8 L option contains small granules (item I-601). Plants, hardscape and livestock are not included.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"section-label\"\u003eOngoing Care\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ch2\u003eObserve the aquarium as it establishes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKeep track of pH and KH alongside ammonia and nitrite during setup. Plant growth does not confirm that the aquarium is ready for livestock, and active soil does not replace biological filtration. When maintaining a planted layout, work gently around established roots and avoid disturbing the entire substrate bed at once. Follow the current package directions for the product you receive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ca class=\"hard-cta\" href=\"\/es\/collections\/hardscape-parent\" title=\"Aquarium hardscape | rocks, wood \u0026amp; aquascaping supplies – superior shrimp \u0026amp; aquatics\" aria-label=\"Aquarium hardscape | rocks, wood \u0026amp; aquascaping supplies – superior shrimp \u0026amp; aquatics\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"cta-text\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrowse more hardscape\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cp\u003eExplore wood, stone and other materials for your next planted aquarium layout.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cspan aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003e→\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"policy-bar\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eBefore ordering, review our\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/es\/pages\/shipping-info-practices\" title=\"Shipping policies, info \u0026amp; practices – superior shrimp \u0026amp; aquatics\" aria-label=\"Shipping policies, info \u0026amp; practices – superior shrimp \u0026amp; aquatics\"\u003eShipping Info\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"ISTA","offers":[{"title":"8 L","offer_id":45310233673936,"sku":"ISTA-I601-8L","price":40.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0639\/2895\/9184\/files\/ista-premium-aquarium-soil-8-l-dry-good-353.webp?v=1793230939","url":"https:\/\/www.superiorshrimpaquatics.com\/es\/products\/ista-premium-aquarium-soil-8l","provider":"Superior Shrimp \u0026 Aquatics","version":"1.0","type":"link"}