ShrimpKing Active Soil stimulates the health and growth of shrimp by delivering essential minerals and trace elements from 100% natural raw soils. This formula was made particularly for the successful keeping and breeding of shrimp, especially species that like soft, somewhat acidic water, including popular bee shrimp such as Crystal Red, Red Bee, Tiger Bee, and Shadow Shrimp. It alters the water to be more like that which soft water species are accustomed to in the wild. As a natural ion exchanger it keeps the water pH at a mildly acidic level (about pH 6.0-6.5). It also reduces the carbonate hardness - down to approx. 0-2 °d CH depending on the water source – resulting in considerably softer water. Plus, it provides a natural source of humic and fulvic acids, without discoloring the water.
Features:
- The irregular shaped grains are 1-4 mm in diameter and have a natural look
- The dark black shade makes the vivid colors of the shrimp really pop
- Porous surface for the establishment of vital filtering bacteria, which makes it well matched for use with substrate filter systems
- Nurtures microorganisms such as bacteria and single-cell algae and other single-cell organisms which are a valuable, natural food source for shrimp larvae
- Superb filter capacity for crystal-clear water
- Binds detrimental substances for a healthy tank
- Tropical fish and plant species that like soft, somewhat acidic water will also benefit from Shrimp King Active Soil
- Does not stimulate unwanted algae growth
- Shrimp King Bee Salt used with osmosis water will lengthen the useful life of ShrimpKing Active Soil
