{"id":1651487735910,"title":"5 LB Bags - Brightwell Shrimp\/Plant Soil - Black (Rio Escuro)","handle":"brightwell-aquarium-soil-black-rio-escuro","description":"\u003cp\u003eRio Escuro by Brightwell Aquatics is an aquatic substrate that was designed specifically for shrimp and plants. This soil is for aquariums that require an acidic enviroment (pH of less than 7.0) and a low GH. It is suggested to use RO\/DI or distilled water with this substrate in order to prolong the life and buffering ability. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe use Brightwell substrate in all of our Caridina aquariums that require a pH of less than 7.0. We have used this soil for years and have had consistent results. If you are looking for a substrate for your shrimp or planted aquarium, look no further as this is the best you will find. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eReason to Use: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDesigned to keep aquarium pH below 7.0\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePerfect for Taiwan Bees, Pintos, Crystals and some Tiger shrimp\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEncourages plant growth by lower the pH\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProvides nutrients for root feeding plants\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEstablishes a health consistent environment for shrimp and plants \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDosage: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDo not rinse before using\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShrimp Only - 1\/2 inch of substrate (about 5 lbs per 10 gallons)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlants and Shrimp - 1-2 inches of substrate (1-2 lbs per gallon)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCalculation - (aquarium length x aquarium width x substrate depth desired) \/ 60 = liters of substrate require (5 lbs = 2.6 L)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLife: \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFor shrimp aquariums, it is recommended to change the soil after 2 years\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAfter time, the soil will lose it's ability to hold the pH below 7.0 \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003epH swings can be stressful to shrimp\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eFind more information here:\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.brightwellaquatics.com\/products\/rio_escuro_xf.php\" title=\"Brightwell Soil FlorinVolcanit Rio Escuro\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003ehttps:\/\/www.brightwellaquatics.com\/products\/rio_escuro_xf.php\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","published_at":"2019-02-06T16:58:47-05:00","created_at":"2019-02-05T21:11:15-05:00","vendor":"Brightwell","type":"Natural Products","tags":["Brightwell Shrimp Line","ferts","substrate"],"price":2799,"price_min":2799,"price_max":2799,"available":true,"price_varies":false,"compare_at_price":null,"compare_at_price_min":0,"compare_at_price_max":0,"compare_at_price_varies":false,"variants":[{"id":16096740671590,"title":"5 lbs (2.6L) \/ 1 mm (XF)","option1":"5 lbs (2.6L)","option2":"1 mm (XF)","option3":null,"sku":"","requires_shipping":true,"taxable":true,"featured_image":{"id":10916833722470,"product_id":1651487735910,"position":3,"created_at":"2019-04-17T16:17:43-04:00","updated_at":"2019-04-17T16:17:58-04:00","alt":null,"width":700,"height":700,"src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2046\/4839\/products\/Brightwell_Shrimp_Soil_XF_Black.jpg?v=1555532278","variant_ids":[16096740671590]},"available":false,"name":"5 LB Bags - 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This soil is for aquariums that require an acidic enviroment (pH of less than 7.0) and a low GH. It is suggested to use RO\/DI or distilled water with this substrate in order to prolong the life and buffering ability. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe use Brightwell substrate in all of our Caridina aquariums that require a pH of less than 7.0. We have used this soil for years and have had consistent results. If you are looking for a substrate for your shrimp or planted aquarium, look no further as this is the best you will find. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eReason to Use: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDesigned to keep aquarium pH below 7.0\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePerfect for Taiwan Bees, Pintos, Crystals and some Tiger shrimp\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEncourages plant growth by lower the pH\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProvides nutrients for root feeding plants\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEstablishes a health consistent environment for shrimp and plants \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDosage: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDo not rinse before using\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShrimp Only - 1\/2 inch of substrate (about 5 lbs per 10 gallons)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlants and Shrimp - 1-2 inches of substrate (1-2 lbs per gallon)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCalculation - (aquarium length x aquarium width x substrate depth desired) \/ 60 = liters of substrate require (5 lbs = 2.6 L)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLife: \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFor shrimp aquariums, it is recommended to change the soil after 2 years\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAfter time, the soil will lose it's ability to hold the pH below 7.0 \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003epH swings can be stressful to shrimp\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eFind more information here:\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.brightwellaquatics.com\/products\/rio_escuro_xf.php\" title=\"Brightwell Soil FlorinVolcanit Rio Escuro\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003ehttps:\/\/www.brightwellaquatics.com\/products\/rio_escuro_xf.php\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e"}