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5 LB Bags - Brightwell Shrimp/Plant Soil - Black (Rio Escuro)

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Black Brightwell Shrimp Soil

Rio 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. 

We 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. 

Reason to Use: 

  • Designed to keep aquarium pH below 7.0
  • Perfect for Taiwan Bees, Pintos, Crystals and some Tiger shrimp
  • Encourages plant growth by lower the pH
  • Provides nutrients for root feeding plants
  • Establishes a health consistent environment for shrimp and plants 

    Dosage: 

    • Do not rinse before using
    • Shrimp Only - 1/2 inch of substrate (about 5 lbs per 10 gallons)
    • Plants and Shrimp - 1-2 inches of substrate (1-2 lbs per gallon)
    • Calculation - (aquarium length x aquarium width x substrate depth desired) / 60 = liters of substrate require (5 lbs = 2.6 L)

    Life: 

    • For shrimp aquariums, it is recommended to change the soil after 2 years
    • After time, the soil will lose it's ability to hold the pH below 7.0 
    • pH swings can be stressful to shrimp
    • 5 stars: 28 (97%)
    • 4 stars: 1 (3%)
    • 3 stars: 0 (0%)
    • 2 stars: 0 (0%)
    • 1 star: 0 (0%)
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    Christina
    Great soil

    I love this! I had a tad of ammonia for a couple days. Then totally nothing .Buffered my PH well too, Great for setting up shrimp tanks and planted aquariums ! Excellent soil . I hung my soil in Shrimp Sanctuary hanging baskets for ease to re- set and more floor space . Shrimp coming in a few days from Flip Aquatics, I’m excited!

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    Tracy Stuart
    Substrate

    Excellent potting substrate!

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    Rachael Gustafson
    Looks great

    Just set up the tank so I can't speak on the PH buffering of this substrate, but it looks awesome and did not cloud up the water.

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    Jacob Arellano

    5 LB Bags - Brightwell Shrimp/Plant Soil - Black (Rio Escuro)

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    Denise
    6.4 pH

    I am not using this as a substrate in my caradina tank. I have a Fluval Spec 16 and put three cups of this in media bags in the filter compartments, in addition to normal filter media. It's holding the pH at 6.4, exactly what I wanted.

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    Julian

    Love this product some of the best shrimp/plant soil on the market!

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    Frank

    So far so good! Dropped the ph as expected and staying together nicely.

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    sean

    This will make a great addition to my tank

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    Justin Fortune
    Love the product.. just one thing

    While this isn’t flip aquatics fault necessarily but the bag arrived partially open and soil was spilling into the shipment box. Seal was busted open alittle. Soil is doing great in my tank

    Hi Justin!

    Thank you so much for your order! We are so sorry to hear the seal on your soil had a hole in it. If you haven't already, please email shipping@flipaquatics.com so we can help you!

    Amanda

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    Nicholas Rutsis
    Great

    Nutrient rich NO AMMONIA

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    Christy
    Brightwell soil is fantastic!

    I’ve used this product in the past for my planted aquariums. It produces beautiful healthy plants every time.

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    jim miller

    5 LB Bags - Brightwell Shrimp/Plant Soil - Black (Rio Escuro)

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    Rebecca Beamsderfer
    Great Substrate

    My order arrived quickly (based on Flip’s shipping schedule, which is highly appreciated). Great planted substrate. Too early to tell too much but my plants seem to be much happier in the Rio Escuro than they ever were in the fine sand! Love the personalized packing note too!

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    Julian Ramos

    Will purchase from daddy again

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    Matthew Johnson
    Brightwell plant soil

    This is some of the best plant soil I have ever gotten. My plants have taken off and after just a couple week have taken off! Would totally recommend to anyone!!! Don't hesitate! Buy this stuff!!!

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    Christian Tinio
    A lot of space covered

    This is definitely a great deal. They give you lots of soil and it’s filled up all the way in the bag. I can’t wait to use this for my blue bolt tank that I’ll build in the future

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    Adam Reed
    Great Products

    Everything came quick and all the products and snails were packaged very well. My tank looks great and the plants came very healthy.

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    Devin Smith

    Got it quickly

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    alen Hernandez
    excellent dervice

    excellent service , fast delivery , excellent customer service

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    Emily Stewart
    Looks great!

    I hadn’t bought any brightwell soil before, and I am so impressed. I love the little granules and their look. I got the “fine” version. And I think my plants live it as well as they’ve peeled up over the last few days. Really pleased!

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    Ivy Zwaap
    Amazing stuff!

    This stuff is amazing! My plants and shrimp love it. The size of the soil is perfect for my use as well. Would totally recommend it!

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    Travis Wagher

    Awesome stuff

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    Charlotte Hendrix
    Brightwell Shrimp/Plant soil

    After buying substrate from Walmart... just Wow... nothing else but Brightwell from now on...

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    MC Cole
    love flip aquatics

    the shrimp soil is great, looks tidy and the plants love it already. the amano shrimp are alive and thriving, will definitely order more

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    Kristine P
    Brightwell Shrimp/Plant Soil - Black (Rio Escuro)

    Arrived well packaged, haven't used long enough to know comment on the soil itself, but out of the bag - so far so good!

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    Colton Clark

    Brightwell Shrimp/Plant Soil - Black (Rio Escuro)

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    Sara Sheldon-Rosson

    Brightwell Shrimp/Plant Soil - Black (Rio Escuro)

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    Sue Judith Belano
    Brightwell substrate

    First time using this substrate and so far I like it! My tank is in the process of cycling (Im also using some of that Florin Baxter for faster cycling) and I really appreciate that there is no ammonia leach. No clouding either!

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    susan clark

    I will not be able to use the item for at least 5 weeks.