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potting soil for planted aquarium

potting soil for planted aquarium Aquario Neo Soil

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potting soil for planted aquarium Aquario Neo SoilAquario Neo Soil is our top substrate recommendation for planted aquariums and is beautifully balanced for both beginners and experienced hobbyists growing advanced aquatic plants. Made from volcanic soil, Neo Soil buffers water to a slightly acidic pH, creating an environment ideal for fish health and aquatic plant growth. Its formula is optimized for lush plant growth, with several experiments showing the ability to grow carpeting aquarium plants

Aquario Neo Soil is our top substrate recommendation for planted aquariums and is beautifully balanced for both beginners and experienced hobbyists growing advanced aquatic plants. Made from volcanic soil, Neo Soil buffers water to a slightly acidic pH, creating an environment ideal for fish health and aquatic plant growth. Its formula is optimized for lush plant growth, with several experiments showing the ability to grow carpeting aquarium plants like Hemianthus callitrichoides or Eleocharis ‘mini’ (hair grass varieties) in 60–90 days without additional fertilizers or additives.

This premium aquasoil contains specialized bacteria, activated by water contact, that help break down pollutants that can build up within substrates. Its double-layer structure makes it lighter than other substrates and creates surface area for beneficial bacteria to reproduce in bulk. Overall, Aquario Neo Soil offers many benefits to planted tanks from nano aquariums to large show tanks, and is suitable for all skill levels.

Neo Shrimp Soil shares the same core features but uses a gentler formula tailored for sensitive shrimp species. Designed specifically for dedicated shrimp tanks, the blend is adjusted to support healthy shell development and vivid coloration. The Shrimp version prioritizes stable water parameters and helps prevent sudden spikes that can be fatal for Sulawesi, Caridina, and Neocaridina shrimp.

Neo Soil Highlights
- No rinsing required!
- When using this substrate, we recommend 30% water changes 1—3 times weekly after initial setup.
- Avoid mixing your aquarium soils due to differences in composition and ingredients.
- Results can vary depending on planted tank conditions, maintenance routines, aquarium plant choice and more.
- We recommend CO2 injection and moderate lighting when using this substrate.

Below is our Ultum Nature Systems 45U 9 gallon tank using Aquario Neo Soil:

How much substrate do I need for my aquarium?
The general rule of thumb is one 3L bag for every 5 gallons of water. If you have a large aquarium, one 10L bag for every 20 gallons of water is a good starting point.

[Tank Length x Tank Depth x Desired Substrate Height (inches)] / 60 = Total liters of Controsoil required

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Houston, US
★★★★★ 5
Good for night sessions
Size: Medium, Pattern Name: Pack of 1
Picked this up for evening fetch sessions and it’s been a win. It charges up fast, couple minutes under a lamp or in sunlight and it’s good to go, and the glow is genuinely bright, not the sad dim purple some of these put out. Makes it way easier to find in the yard at dusk, and the dog can actually track it. It’s a little on the softer side compared to a regular tennis ball, but durable enough to hold up to my big dog, who is not gentle with toys. Still kicking after plenty of chomping and slobber. Fits a standard Chuckit! launcher perfectly, which is the whole point. Pros: • Glows brightly and clearly in the dark • Charges fast from any light source • Holds up well even with a big, enthusiastic chewer • Fits standard ball-throwing sticks • Great for evening or early-morning fetch Cons: • A bit softer than a regular tennis ball — a determined power-chewer could probably destroy it eventually • Glow fades after a while, so you’ll need to recharge it during long sessions • Only glows if it’s been charged, which is obvious but easy to forget Tips: • Charge it under a bright light or in the sun for a few minutes before heading out • A flashlight works in a pinch if you forgot to charge it • Keep it out of permanent fetch duty — rotate with a regular ball so it lasts longer • Not a chew toy, even though it’s tempting to leave it with the dog Five stars. If you’ve got a dog and a yard, this makes evening fetch actually doable.
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Reviewed in the United States on May 24, 2026
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VOKLST
Belleville, US
★★★★★ 5
Westies Fav
Size: Small, Pattern Name: Pack of 1
Best Westie ball ever, my dog loves this ball. Exactly her size! 3" tennis balls are too big & she rips the fur off. this silicone-ish ball has no fur & is 2&1/2 " We have 2" balls from her electronic ball laucher, but she still loves this glow in the dark best!
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Reviewed in the United States on May 4, 2026
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Book Junkie
Louisville, US
★★★★★ 5
Best dog ball in the world!
Size: Large, Pattern Name: Pack of 1, Size: Large, Pattern Name: Pack of 1
My dog is singularly obsessed with playing ball. He would drop a steak to chase a ball. (He'd return to the steak, but not without the retrieved ball. He's not an idiot.) He makes dangerous leaps, crashes into trees, and runs fast enough to catch thrown balls before they even hit the ground. Since he doesn't care about his own wellbeing, it's my job to protect him as much as I can. And a lot of balls are hard enough to cause him pain or dental damage when he mistimes a catch. Enter the ChuckIt Glow Ball! The minute Cowboy got his first Glow Ball, he no longer had any interest in the dozens of tennis balls scattered around the house and yard. If I took the Glow Ball away and instead threw a tennis ball, Cowboy would run to retrieve the ball, then return without it and begin looking all over the house for the Glow Ball. The Glow Ball is tough enough to survive Cowboy's big, sharp chompers, yet it's soft enough to do no harm when it hits him in the face. The glow feature is a huge bonus, too. Cowboy gets distracted by chipmunks and squirrels when we're playing, so he sometimes can't remember where he dropped the ball to pursue the interloper. If the ball was exposed to enough light before it was misplaced, it will be easy to find once the sun goes down. (Otherwise, Cowboy always finds it eventually.) When I'm feeling nocturnal, I'll put the ball under a light for a few minutes to activate the electrons, then treat my boy to a middle-of-the-night game of fetch. I was so happy to see these on sale, I bought a lifetime supply for my pantry. The size guide seems accurate. ChuckIt recommended the large size for a dog of Cowboy's weight and that size is perfect. Highly recommended product.
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Crows Nest on The Sea
Birmingham, US
★★★★★ 5
This is a big ball.
Larger than I thought but still a great toy for a heavy chew pup, easy to toss and won't go under funiture. She has the same ball in a 5 inch size so I know it's quality and will last. Can't wait for Summer, will make a great yard ball.
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Jason Twain
Lake Worth, US
★★★★★ 5
Second one, first one lasted a good while
We leave it outside in the weather with solid results for our backyard dog, and the dog loves this thing. It's our go to toy for her, ... perfect for kick to fetch, tug of war, hide in the shirt, bump the human leg when it is wet, etc. ;) The first one we used and used and finally it started to show too much weathering, mildew, and finally breaking after like 1.5 years... we have extremely hot and wet weather here. When new though, these balls take a pounding. Our 50 pound dog can play tug of war to the extent we can pick her up while she holds onto the ball with her teeth. The ball doesn't flinch and the dog loves it. Kicking it is fun because you can give it a wallop and it won't go over the fence since the design absorbs a fair bit of the kick energy, but it is still enough for an adult or teen to send it about 1/4 an acre away. What else... oh the dog has a funny habit of finding the one spot that isn't an empty pentagon... as in the plastic is filled in there... and she likes to bit on that part especially during tug of war. I should also mention our dog literally breaks apart and sometimes eats sticks and twigs in the yard, can't be healthy, so a nice diversion is this ball that she will chew on once in a while without destroying it.
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