Aquario Neo Clay Based Shrimp Soil Neo Soil Shrimp by Aquario is a special substrate for shrimp breeding-focused tanks, as well as planted tanks in which you would like to maximize the survivability of your shrimps and other invertebrates. Rich in nutrients, the extra calcium and humic acid added to the soil improves the livability of baby shrimp and focused on the color formation and strengthening the shell of the full-grown adults. This soil creates perfect conditions for the growth of tropical aquarium plants while being totally safe for fish and invertebrates. Due to the special structure of the soil balls, with different soil types in the middle and the surrounding, this soil has a lower weight and a higher filtering ability. Available in 3 & 8 Liter bags Normal Type (Average 3mm in diameter) Powder Type (Average 1mm in diameter) The main feature of Neo soil for Shrimp Excellent growth of the shrimps and other invertebrates Lowers the Ph of the water Contains powder bacteria and food for bacteria Contains micro-elements Maintains stable water quality Excellent adsorption power The double-layer manufacturing method Containing material that promotes beneficial bacteria Upon contact with water, it promotes the growth of beneficial bacteria and helps the aquatic plants absorb nutrients in the soil. It is important to pre-treat your water and make sure it does not contain Chlorine. Containing humic acid Fully contained humic acid from the origin of CRS offers a good water quality to full-grown shrimp and raises the livability of the baby at the same time. Fast activation of the bottom Activation of the bottom makes roots of aquatic plants absorb the nutrition effectively, which enables them to grow abundantly with less fertilizer preventing bad algae in advance. Maintaining stable water quality Since NH3/NH4 and NO2 disappear very quickly at the beginning of the setting, there is little chance of bad algae Double layers of the Manufacturing method Neo soil consists of 2 layers, brown soil inside and black soil outside, which makes it lighter than other soils and become Filter Media itself Many micropores Neo Soil has a lot of micropores where bacteria can live. Therefore, beneficial bacteria survive stably, prevent rapid water quality changes, and help the growth of healthy plants Water Change Cycle (After setup) We do recommend 30% water changes every 3 days after the initial setup for the first 2 weeks to avoid algae. Try to maintain 25% water changes every week afterward to keep your tank healthy. Important Notes This product contains bacteria that white substance occasionally could be found in the package, but it's normal For the best growth of aquatic plants, we do recommend the use of pressurized Co2, proper light, and fertilizer. Depending on the user’s aquarium environment, water source, management, etc. user experience may vary. Made in Korea.