New Substrates

Return to a sustainable and natural aquascape with this advanced substrate made of natural material from the earth. The AZOO Natural substrate is the ultimate plant bed, providing a long-lasting, nutrient-rich foundation for plants to grow and thrive. Designed to mimic the natural growing power of nature in quality and appearance.

The natural substrate decreases the hardness of the water and stabilizes the pH to a lower level, ideal for plant nutrient absorption, healthy root development, and strong growth. The porous granular structure is easily penetrated by developing plant roots. The granules are specially processed to maintain their structure for extended use, sustaining good circulation of water and oxygen through the substrate for a long time. It encourages both nitrifying and de-nitrifying bacteria around plant roots.

The raw natural quality of the substrate promotes advanced water purification within the aquarium environment, while accelerating water decolorization of contaminants and of tannins released by driftwood.

The substrate material is designed for immediate use in the aquarium, no pre-rinsing recommended. Upon setup in the aquarium, the AZOO substrate will not release ammonia or cause undesirable ammonia spikes, a unique quality which makes this subsrtate the ultimate natural plant substrate available on the market, with no rivals.

• natural and sustainable, provides a long-lasting, nutrient-rich foundation for plant development
• decreases hardness level of water
• stabilizes pH, maintains a lower pH value for ideal nutrient absorption and root development
• porous granular structure made of natural material from the earth, promotes water and oxygen circulation
• removes discoloration of water caused by driftwood tannins, promotes excellent water clarity
• promotes advanced water purification, allowing less frequent water changes
• no ammonia spikes upon setup
• no pre-rinsing recommended, ready for immediate use
• can be used as stand-alone substrate or as substrate base
• size: 12 lb bags (5.4 Kg)
• recommeded for use: one bag per 10 gallons (40 liters) of aquarium water

 Images from greenleafaquariums.com

I'm also planning on getting some Akadama bonsai soil to try.  I've heard many good accounts of it as a substrate for shrimp.  Still looking for the best price for a bag.