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JBL PROSCAPE SHRIMPS SOIL BROWN
Brown substrate for shrimp aquariums

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  • Soil without additional nutrients for shrimp aquariums: special substrate for aquascaping aquariums
  • Softening effect makes it especially suitable for shrimps and other animals which prefer soft water
  • Thriving plant growth: ideal oxygen supply and circulation in the substrate thanks to medium grain size. Immediate supply of nutrients and minerals
  • Tropical water values: slightly acidic pH values and low carbonate hardness. Reduses water hardness – water becomes soft
  • Contents: 1 bag ProScape ShrimpsSoil Brown
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Underwater gardeners
Aquascaping is the term used to describe the technique of designing aquarium landscapes. This is the place for plant compositions, for the reproduction of a landscape above water or for natural biotopes. An aquascaping aquarium contains no or few fish and invertebrates. This way the nutrient supply for plants is reduced and their growth is limited. Nitrogens, phosphorus and other minerals become scarce substances and need precise re-dosing. The plants need light, CO2 and the right nutrients for their healthy growth in a beautiful underwater landscape.

Especially for shrimp aquariums
ProScape soils are dedicated substrates which have been especially adapted to the requirements of the aquascapers. Soils are not neutral to water, but have a softening effect. They make the water softer and acidify the water just enough to slide the pH value slightly into the acidic range. The JBL PlantSoils are rich in nutrients and supply the plants with a lot of nutrients and minerals immediately, whereas ShrimpsSoils are lower in nutrients, but still supply enough nutrients to the plants.
Use:
Rinse the substrate briefly in tap water to wash away any abrasion caused in transport. To avoid accumulation of minerals in the water, carry out a 50 % water change every 2 to 3 days in the first two weeks after filling. The softening effect decreases in the course of time because the influence of the water values depend on the input water values and the intervals between the water changes.

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JBL PROSCAPE SHRIMPS SOIL BROWN 3 l

Art. no.:
6708400
EAN Code:
4014162670847
Content:
3 l
Volume packaging:
3.36 l
Gross weight:
3025 g
Net weight:
3000 g
Weight factor:
1000
Packaging dimensions (l/h/w):
30/400/280 mm

Properties

Animal species: Arowana, Axolotl, Barbels, Bettas, Bichirs/reedfish, Blowfish, Catfish, Cichlids (South America), Crayfish, Danions, Discus, Dwarf shrimps, Flowerhorn, Goldfish, Gouramis, Guppy, Juvenile fish, Killifish, Livebearers, Loaches, Mussels, Newts, Panchaxes, Rainbowfish, Snails, Spiny eels, Tetra, Veiltails, freshwater butterflyfish
Animal size: For all animal sizes
Animal age group: All aquarium fish
Volume habitat: 12-25 L (30-40cm)
Material: soil
Colour: brown

Electronic label / illuminant

Mercury: No
Dimmable: No

Technical Data

Height:400 mm
Length:280 mm
Width:27 mm

JBL PROSCAPE SHRIMPS SOIL BROWN 9 l

Art. no.:
6708500
EAN Code:
4014162670854
Content:
9 l
Volume packaging:
10.2 l
Gross weight:
9045 g
Net weight:
9000 g
Weight factor:
1000
Packaging dimensions (l/h/w):
70/430/340 mm

Properties

Animal species: Arowana, Axolotl, Barbels, Bettas, Bichirs/reedfish, Blowfish, Catfish, Cichlids (South America), Crayfish, Danions, Discus, Dwarf shrimps, Flowerhorn, Goldfish, Gouramis, Guppy, Juvenile fish, Killifish, Livebearers, Loaches, Mussels, Newts, Panchaxes, Rainbowfish, Snails, Spiny eels, Tetra, Veiltails, freshwater butterflyfish
Animal size: For all animal sizes
Animal age group: All aquarium fish
Volume habitat: 112 L (80 cm)
Material: soil
Colour: brown

Electronic label / illuminant

Mercury: No
Dimmable: No

Technical Data

Height:430 mm
Length:340 mm
Width:62 mm
FAQ
Which soil is the right one for dwarf shrimps?

You can opt for a soil with and without additional nutrients. “Without” is typically for shrimp aquariums, the “with” for aquascaping aquariums. The question of choice depends only on the available plant mass. If you only keep a few plants, it is better to use the JBL PROSCAPE SHRIMPS SOIL without additional nutrients and, if necessary, use the JBL PROSCAPE soil additives to ensure strong roots. But shrimp lovers with a lot of plants can also use the JBL PROSCAPE PLANT SOIL with added nutrients. The substances contained are not harmful to shrimps, so that nothing stands in the way of perfect plant growth. The decision depends, therefore, on the planting.

Can soil be used in the aquarium as a filter medium for an undergravel filter?

The JBL PROSCAPE SOIL varieties are small balls of baked earth. JBL PROSCAPE PLANT SOIL has nutrients mixed inside and this is why its use as an undergravel filter creates a strong flow through the soil. This in turn intensively flushes the nutrients from the soil, leading to a larger quantity than the plants usually need and thus a surplus. The running time is greatly reduced. The bigger problem is the durability of the firing when it is being used as a filter medium for the undergravel filter. The friction and flow subjects the beads to greater wear and tear. As a result, the constant abrasion creates a kind of sludge that causes the filter performance to decrease rapidly. Classic substrate types that allow sufficient water flow are suitable for this type of filtration.

How long can the soil lower the pH value in the aquarium?

It is not possible to make a general statement about the maximum time period of the pH decreasing effect of a soil. The softening and pH value reducing effect depends, among other factors, on:

a) the quantity of the soil based on the volume,
b) the input water values, especially the carbonate hardness,
c) the frequency and quantity of the water changes which were carried out.

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ProScape substrate calculator

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Customer reviews

Reviews

Overall rating: 5.0
9 public review(s) for this product.

1 Review

nemophilist_scaper
2023-01-19T04:26:49Z

This soil is my way to go, when i am planning on building a tank where, i am planning to add shrimps. You avoid the typical amonia spikes that you usually have with other plant soils and it is much safer choice. I have tried it in the past, plenty of times and my shrimps seem to love it...I am going to buy this product again, for sure!

8 more reviews in other languages

8 Reviews in other languages

aquascaping.tv - Polish
2024-08-06T18:09:16Z

To podłoże, które świetnie spełnia się w akwarium z krewetkami, polecam.

Aqua.nubia - German
2023-10-23T07:11:29Z

Super bodengrund für das garnelenaquarium. Ohne zwingendes auswaschen sofort einsatzbereit. Werde es immer für meine garnelenbecken verwenden. Garnelen zeigen prächtige Farben

C. Kischnick - German
2023-03-24T09:54:01Z

Dieser soil ist optimal für Garnelen als auch für pflanzen! Ich kann auch anspruchsvoller pflanzen verwenden die Nährstoffe hungrig sind und es klappt wirklich sehr gut.

freshwaterscapes - Dutch
2023-01-02T16:54:39Z

The granules ensure good drainage of your soil, giving bacterial life a huge boost. I chose the shrimps soil because I normally get a huge amonia spike with other soils. That did not happen with this product! Under the soil I have now used a rich mix of volcano mineral and powder. The plants grow excellently.

And I couldn't believe my eyes when I tested the water. The hardness was reduced enormously and the PH was also lower. Now I have the ideal tropical conditions.

Aquawelten - German
2022-11-15T13:03:32Z

Absolut zu empfehlen. Kein stauben, sehr sauber und nicht zwingend zu reinigen. Danke für diese tolle Qualität!

shrimpscapes_ - German
2022-06-04T08:15:52Z

Super Bodengrund für einfache aber auch anspruchsvolle Scapes! Die Garnelen zeigen auf diesem Grund ihre voll Farbpracht.

Zerfällt nicht, staubt nicht.

_mister_krabss_ - German
2021-08-10T07:57:05Z

Viele Jahre bin ich mit diesem Soil problemlos gefahren auch zum Schluss gab es keine Probleme. Meine Garnelen und Krebse haben sich wunderbar auf dem Soil vermehrt mit dem passenden leitwert war alles super. Mit der Dünger Serie von JBL kommen dann auch die Pflanzen nicht zu kurz. 👍🏻

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Aqua4Scape - German
2021-05-19T21:55:07Z

Perfekt für Garnelen und Pflanzen. Es zerfällt nicht im Wasser und sorgt für tolle Wasserwerte im Becken.

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