{"title":"Substrates and Activators","description":"\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: .5rem;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAquarium substrates\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003ebottom activators\u003c\/strong\u003e are the foundation of a healthy planted aquarium: strong roots, stable growth and more balanced water. Choose between \u003cem\u003eactive soils\u003c\/em\u003e (nutrients, dropping pH\/KH) and \u003cem\u003einert\u003c\/em\u003e (sands\/gravels) to enrich with \u003cem\u003etabs\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003elaterite\u003c\/em\u003e and bottom bacteria.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"margin: .5rem 0 1rem;\"\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"display: inline-block; cursor: pointer; padding: .55rem 0; color: #006bb3; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eRead more\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top: .75rem; line-height: 1.6;\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTypes of substrate:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cbr\u003e• \u003cem\u003eActive soils\u003c\/em\u003e (high CEC): release nutrients, \u003cu\u003elower KH\/pH\u003c\/u\u003e (stable acidic environment), ideal for planted aquariums and sensitive shrimp. \u003cb\u003eDo not wash\u003c\/b\u003e before use. \u003cbr\u003e• \u003cem\u003eInert\u003c\/em\u003e (sand\/quartz\/gravel): neutral and decorative, perfect with undemanding plants or for community tanks; they should be \u003cb\u003eenriched\u003c\/b\u003e with tabs or a fertile layer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBottom activators:\u003c\/strong\u003e powdered bacteria, \u003cem\u003elaterite\u003c\/em\u003e (iron), \u003cem\u003eroot tabs\u003c\/em\u003e (N–P–K + micro) to recharge root zones without clouding the water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLayering \u0026amp; granulometry:\u003c\/strong\u003e for strong roots use granulometry of \u003cem\u003e1–3 mm\u003c\/em\u003e; indicative thickness of \u003cem\u003e4–7 cm\u003c\/em\u003e. Possible layering: porous base (lapilli\/pumice) → soil → front sand for aesthetics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaintenance:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003elightly\u003c\/em\u003e siphon the surface (never mix layers), replenish tabs \u003cem\u003eevery 4–8 weeks\u003c\/em\u003e depending on consumption. With active soils, check KH\/pH and replenish macro\/micro in the water column.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCompatibility:\u003c\/strong\u003e for \u003cem\u003eCaridina\u003c\/em\u003e, prefer active soil with \u003cem\u003eGH+\u003c\/em\u003e integration; for \u003cem\u003eNeocaridina\/community\u003c\/em\u003e, inert + tabs also work; with \u003cem\u003eCO₂\u003c\/em\u003e you get denser growth and fewer algae.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-top: 10px; font-style: italic;\"\u003eTip: if you start with inert, place \u003cstrong\u003eroot tabs\u003c\/strong\u003e under plants with strong root systems (Echinodorus, Cryptocoryne) and renew in zones: fertile substrate \u003cem\u003etailor-made\u003c\/em\u003e without disturbing the setup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-top: 10px; font-style: italic;\"\u003e— Advice from the Hobby Pesca \u0026amp; Acquari Team \u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"ada-aqua-soil-amazonia-ver-2","title":"ADA AQUA SOIL AMAZONIA VER.2","description":"\u003cp\u003eAmazonia Ver.2 uses black soil as its main raw material and includes an Amazonia supplement to enrich nutrients. By adding an appropriate amount of Amazonia supplement and using Amazonia Ver.2, aquatic plants grow better, and a beautiful nature aquarium can be created. In addition, this natural soil makes the water quality suitable for aquatic plants and tropical fish, facilitating aquarium maintenance in the initial phase; therefore, it can be widely used by both beginners and experienced aquarists.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"testo_dsc_articolo\"\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAmazonia Ver.2 comes with a supplement to enrich soil nutrients. Use 50 ml of Amazonia supplement for every 9 liters of Amazonia Ver. 2.\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eDistribute the Amazonia supplement evenly on the bottom of the aquarium and add a layer of Amazonia Ver. 2 on top. Create a clean and linear substrate line. 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