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Rio Cafe 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.
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I have been using Fluval Stratum for my Taiwan Bees with not much success so I switched to Brightwell. I wish I had done it months ago! This stuff is pure gold, not only are my Taiwan Bees more active but the Rio Cafe XF looks great! My PH dropped from 6.6 to 6.0! Highly recommend and 5 lbs is the perfect amount for 10 gallons!
Ot looks amazing, im excited to add my CRS. Shipping was fast and it was packed really well.
Came fast and not in disorder
This rio cafe colored soul looks amazing with my black rose shrimp! Thank flip team!
This was my first time using this soil, and I really liked it! The water was clear in less than an hour and planting in it was very easy. Highly recommended.
Product works great!
I liked my shopping experience with them. They sent everything super quick. And whatever issues I had wasn’t ignored, they took care of me. It was great!
This is my new go-to Shrimp Soil. Excellent quality soil that is perfect for both shrimp(caridina) and plants. This active substrate cuts down my tank cycle compared to ADA Amazonia. I highly recommend it.
This is my new go to Shrimp Soil. Excellent quality soil that is perfect for both shrimp(caridina) and plants. This active substrate cuts down my tank cycle compared to ADA Amazonia. I highly recommend.
Great product and looks amazing in the tank.
I got this for my first planted tank, my tap water ph is normally at 7.5/8.0 and now with this substrate and driftwood it’s at 6.5. It’s been eight days since I ordered plants from your company. The water sprite when arrived had broken stems and browning/melted spots unfortunately. I cut the broken stems off and replanted some trimmings that looked okay and the plant is doing good :).
I haven't used it yet but it does look very nice!! And will use it in near future!! But there is only thing i don't like. The price and what you get kinda makes me a little sad but it's fine. There has to e reasons it cost so much a bag, besides that It's great!! More of likely to buy more into the future.
Good product and good shipping, packing job was great.
