{"title":"Controsoil","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginating in Japan, Ultum Nature Systems Controsoil consists of high-quality natural soil and volcanic ash. Unlike competitors, this high quality plant soil provides the perfect level of nutrients without excess. Controsoil will produce lush plant growth and help balance water parameters by decreasing the hardness\/pH to optimal levels for your planted tank. In addition, it is available in various granule sizes and colors to accommodate preference, tank size, and aquatic plant choice.\u003c\/span\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"uns-controsoil-black","title":"UNS Controsoil Black","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis item qualifies for FREE shipping to the contiguous U.S. Shipping to Alaska or Hawaii? 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This is commonly referred to as “new tank syndrome” and is characterized by brown or green algae on the glass, aquatic plants, and hardscape along with cloudy or smelly water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis phenomenon is caused by high levels of ammonia (NH3) which many soil manufacturers add to their products. Although the ammonia helps to cycle the tank, too much can cause problems so it is necessary for users to do daily water changes during the first few weeks of use until the planted tank is established. However, many users have reported success with using Controsoil and adding shrimp or fish within 24 hours of a new set up, but we always recommend cycling the tank first and making sure ammonia and nitrites are at 0.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow much soil do I need?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLength x Width x Desired Substrate Height (in inches)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDivided by 60\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e= Liters of soil needed\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eNormal\u003c\/span\u003e Granules\u003c\/strong\u003e ~ \u003cstrong\u003e5mm\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGood for larger tanks (20 gallons or above) with larger plants. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eFine\u003c\/span\u003e Granules\u003c\/strong\u003e ~ \u003cstrong\u003e3mm\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePerfect for smaller planted tanks (less than 20 gallons). Controsoil can also be used as a top coat and placed on top of medium granules. Finer soil granules help small root plants, such as Hemianthus Callitrichoides, to anchor into the substrate easier. This also helps prevent pesky floating upon filling the tank.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExtra Fine \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGranules\u003c\/strong\u003e ~ \u003cstrong\u003e1mm\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePerfect for smaller planted tanks (Less than 20 gallons), or to use as a topcoat to place on top of medium and fine granules. \u003c\/span\u003eFiner soil granules help small root plants, such as Hemianthus Callitrichoides, to anchor into the substrate easier. 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