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product_id: 447818725
title: "Plant Care Freshwater Planted Aquarium Soil 3 Liter Bag"
brand: "tropica"
price: "$135.92"
currency: USD
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 5
url: https://www.desertcart.us/products/447818725-plant-care-freshwater-planted-aquarium-soil-3-liter-bag
store_origin: US
region: United States of America
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# Natural Japanese volcanic granulate 2-3mm grain size for effortless planting Boosts vibrant red plant colors Plant Care Freshwater Planted Aquarium Soil 3 Liter Bag

**Brand:** tropica
**Price:** $135.92
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🌿 Elevate your aquarium game with soil that grows beauty and envy.

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Plant Care Freshwater Planted Aquarium Soil 3 Liter Bag by tropica
- **How much does it cost?** $135.92 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.us](https://www.desertcart.us/products/447818725-plant-care-freshwater-planted-aquarium-soil-3-liter-bag)

## 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

- • **Perfect Grain Size:** 2-3mm granules designed for easy planting and root establishment.
- • **Premium Volcanic Soil:** Harness the power of natural Japanese volcanic granulate for optimal plant health.
- • **All-in-One Bottom Layer:** No need for additional substrates—simplify your aquascape setup.
- • **Color-Enhancing Formula:** Stimulates rich red hues in aquatic plants for a stunning visual impact.
- • **User-Friendly Packaging:** Convenient pouch design makes aquascaping a breeze with minimal mess.

## Overview

Tropica Plant Care Freshwater Planted Aquarium Soil is a premium 3-liter substrate made from natural Japanese volcanic granulate. Designed as a complete bottom layer, its 2-3mm grain size facilitates easy planting and promotes healthy, vibrant aquatic plant growth—especially enhancing red coloration. The active soil also subtly adjusts water chemistry to optimize plant vitality, all packaged in a user-friendly pouch for hassle-free aquascaping.

## Description

Aquarium Soil is used for planning a new aquarium. It is a complete bottom layer, which can be used without any other types of bottom layer – see how to use it here. Aquarium Soil is a complete bottom layer, which can be used without any other types of bottom layer The grain size of 2-3 mm makes it easy for planting Aquarium Soil ensures proper growth and stimulates red colours How to use the product Aquarium Soil ensures good and active growth from the beginning, and boosts the red plant shades. It 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% 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.

Review: Ill be honest. Its my first time attempting to actually keep aquatic plants alive for longer than a couple of weeks and i fell down such a big rabbit hole i didn't know where to start. I started here because this substrate didn't require anything else to be done, you chuck it in and you're good to go. I took careful measure to fill the water using the cup method to prevent creating a giant dust cloud or turning my water brown, and it seemed to do the trick. i was left with a little dust and some brown colouration but i just did a small water change and it fixed the issue. This substrate is a little more on the expensive side and i found that as long as you don't mind a little extra work, the fluval aquatic soil is cheaper and basically the same thing, however you do need to rinse the fluval one and you need to do so with extreme care otherwise you will get brown soup. Overall this is not bad at all if you can afford it and want the convenience.
Review: Très bien les plantes sont en excellente santé dans mon nano aquarium et le fond est toujours propre sans avoir besoin de nettoyer le substrat.

## Features

- A complete bottom layer, which can be used without any other types of bottom layer
- Aquarium Soil is a Japanese natural volcanic granulate material
- The grain size of 2-3mm which makes it easy for planting
- Aquarium Soil ensures proper growth and stimulates red colours
- Bag pouch allows for easy use / aquascaping

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B00TU4NKC2 |
| Batteries Included? | No |
| Brand | Tropica |
| Customer Reviews | 4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars (492) |
| Date First Available | 30 June 2015 |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Item model number | TROPICA-SOIL-3L |
| Manufacturer | Tropica |
| Number of Pieces | 3 |
| Product Dimensions | 28 x 20 x 9 cm; 1 kg |

## Images

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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review
*by I***M on 29 December 2023*

Ill be honest. Its my first time attempting to actually keep aquatic plants alive for longer than a couple of weeks and i fell down such a big rabbit hole i didn't know where to start. I started here because this substrate didn't require anything else to be done, you chuck it in and you're good to go. I took careful measure to fill the water using the cup method to prevent creating a giant dust cloud or turning my water brown, and it seemed to do the trick. i was left with a little dust and some brown colouration but i just did a small water change and it fixed the issue. This substrate is a little more on the expensive side and i found that as long as you don't mind a little extra work, the fluval aquatic soil is cheaper and basically the same thing, however you do need to rinse the fluval one and you need to do so with extreme care otherwise you will get brown soup. Overall this is not bad at all if you can afford it and want the convenience.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review
*by A***E on 15 January 2025*

Très bien les plantes sont en excellente santé dans mon nano aquarium et le fond est toujours propre sans avoir besoin de nettoyer le substrat.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review
*by C***S on 5 September 2019*

Stem plants (Rotala willissi and Rotala rotundafolia) are growing well with Tropica soil, CO2, and LED lights. Monte Carlo all melted, but I think that was from a old batch of 1-2 Grow that had melted roots before planting. No clouding of water, but you need to use care filling the tank. I put a flat plastic bag in the tank before filling.

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*Last updated: 2026-03-08*