Basically, you can use any kind of filter e.g. an undergravel filter, sponge filter, top filter, external filter, and underwater filter.
Also known as Humic Acids, “organic acids” in ADVANCED SOIL series are the specific amorphous-macromolecular substances. These are contained in the humic substances that are naturally produced by biodegradation of dead organic matter such as plants. This constituent has an effect to lower water pH and KH.
Three fertilizer elements for plants are Phosphorus (P), Potassium (K), and Nitrogen (N). Nutrients required for plant growth are only added to ADVANCED SOIL, whereas excessive P and N are removed during the production process so that algae will not grow well.
Do proper maintenance, and you can use ADVANCED SOIL over a long period of time for its granules being much firmer than other conventional products.
Doing so is not usually recommended because this soil adheres to chemicals just like it catches detrimental substances in water. We recommend that you only transfer sick fish to another aquarium being treated with medication. Consulting with store staff is also recommended when you buy one as some treatment may affect aquatic shrimps and plants living together.
H.E.L.P Advanced Soil for Plants includes fertilizers essential for plant growth.
H.E.L.P Advanced Soil for Shrimp includes humic acids that support shrimp growth.
Freshwater needles basically live in brackish water. Therefore, it is better to keep water conditions slightly alkaline.
Also important is food they eat, as they have a very small mouth. You should feed brine shrimps (Artemia salina) and then gradually switch to bloodworm. We have experience of keeping Freshwater needles with our Advanced Soil, at low pH and 0°KH. When you try Advanced Soil for Freshwater needles, we suggest you have some coral packed in a net in your aquarium so that pH rises.
Advanced Soil Shrimp does not contain any nutrients for the plants. It is soil especially for breeding shrimps, hence Advaned Soil Shrimp contains plenty of humic acids.
There is no problem keeping Corydoras and Pangio Kuhlii loaches with Advanced Soil. Pangio kuhlii loaches are apt to go under soil, but it should be of no problem for their health.
Our Advanced Soil provides water conditions of GH 0-3, KH 0-1 and pH 5.0-6.5 to your aquarium.
We do not have a distributor in USA at this moment, sorry.
Yes, you can. Advanced Soil Plants is recommened.
Yes you can. In doing so, however, please make sure to lay the sufficient amount of Advanced Soil.
Yes, you can combine Advanced Soil for plants and Advanced Soil for shrimp.
Advanced Soil series is an aquarium product; it is a substrate for aquatic lives. It is not designed for gardening, which is performed without water environment.
Advanced Soil keeps the shape of its granules for a long time only in water, so use of Advanced Soil for Bonsai is not recommended.