Collection: Freshwater & Planted Gravel

Active aquasoils, clay-based planted substrates, and inert gravels and sands for freshwater tanks. Aquasoils and clay substrates feed roots; gravels and sands are inert and chosen for looks and grain size. Work out how many litres or pounds your footprint needs before you order, because running a bag short part-way through a build means a second order and a second shipping charge.

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Substrate is not one category. Active aquasoils are granular, hold nutrients at the root, and many of them change pH and hardness as they work. Clay-based planted substrates hold nutrients without driving chemistry the same way. Inert gravels and sands do nothing to the water at all — they are there to look right and hold plants down. Choosing between them is a decision about the water you want, not just the look.

What's in This Collection

Active aquasoils — sold by volume in litre sizes, including finer powder grades for foreground planting.
Plant and shrimp stratum — granular substrate in a range of bag weights.
Clay-based planted substrates — in several colours, including sand-grade versions.
Inert gravels and sands — river gravels and natural sands in smaller and larger bags.

Getting the Depth and Prep Right

Allow roughly 2 to 3 inches where you want rooted plants; less than that and root systems have nowhere to go.
Rinse inert gravels and sands before they go in. Do not rinse active aquasoil — check the bag, as most are meant to go in dry.
Expect cloudiness for the first day or two after a soil-based setup fills, and plan the first water change around it.
Work out volume before ordering. Substrate is sold by weight or litres, and running a bag short mid-build is the usual mistake.

J&L Aquatics was formed in December 1997

Our business was started from our love of the aquarium hobby. We at J&L Aquatics felt that the Canadian aquarist should have the option to purchase top quality supplies, equipment and livestock other than the generally over priced local retail stores.

Collection: Freshwater & Planted Gravel

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J&L Aquatics was formed in December 1997

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