Nutrient rich
Feeds roots from day one.
Aquarium supplies
Aquarium Zone / Ballina
Aqua Soil.
Nutrient-rich aqua soils at Aquarium Zone Ballina, including Master Soil, for planted tanks and aquascapes that need strong root growth.
What we stock
The base of a planted tank
Aqua soil feeds plant roots and softens water slightly, which most planted tanks love. We stock options including Master Soil.
Plant friendly
Lowers pH and softens water slightly.
Carpet ready
Fine grains for carpeting plants to spread.
Master Soil
A popular choice for aquascapes.
Good to know
Setting up with aqua soil
A few simple steps make the first weeks easier.
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01
Slope it
Deeper at the back, around 7 to 8 cm, shallower at the front.
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02
Do not rinse it
Pour it in dry and fill slowly to keep the water clear.
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03
Change water often early
Fresh soil can release ammonia in the first few weeks.
Aqua Soil / Ballina
Planning a scape?
Tell us your tank size and plant list and we will help you work out how much soil you need.
Aquascapers come to us from Byron Bay, Bangalow, Mullumbimby and across the Northern Rivers.
Common questions
Before you choose.
Aqua soil or gravel?
Aqua soil for planted tanks, gravel for fish-focused tanks. Soil feeds roots, gravel does not.
How long does aqua soil last?
The nutrients run down over a year or two. After that, add root tabs to keep plants fed.
Is aqua soil OK for shrimp?
Yes. Most shrimp keepers prefer it because it keeps water soft and slightly acidic.
Aquarium Zone / Northern Rivers
Start your planted tank right
Pick up aqua soil, plants and hardscape in one visit.