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UNS Controsoil Black Substrate - Buce Plant
UNS Controsoil Black Substrate - Buce Plant
$ 21.99 - $ 69.99
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$ 21.99

UNS Controsoil Black

Product Overview Ultum Nature Systems Controsoil Black is a volcanic ash-based aquarium soil from Japan designed to support healthy planted tanks. ...

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UNS Controsoil Brown
UNS Controsoil Brown Substrate - Buce Plant
$ 21.99 - $ 69.99
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$ 21.99 - $ 69.99
$ 21.99

UNS Controsoil Brown

Product Overview Ultum Nature Systems Controsoil Brown is a volcanic ash-based aquarium soil from Japan designed to support healthy planted tanks. ...

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$ 21.99 - $ 69.99
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$ 21.99
UNS Controsand - Vesuvius Substrate - Buce Plant
UNS Controsand - Vesuvius Substrate - Buce Plant
$ 29.99 - $ 49.99
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$ 29.99

UNS Controsand - Vesuvius

Product Overview Ultum Nature Systems Controsand offers a versatile lineup of natural decorative sands and gravels designed to give any planted tan...

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$ 29.99 - $ 49.99
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Aquario Neo Shrimp Soil substrate in a bag, designed for aquarium shrimp tanks, rich in nutrients for healthy aquatic environments.
Aquario Neo Shrimp Soil substrate for aquariums, showing fine, dark-colored shrimp-safe substrate for aquatic plants and shrimp habitats.
$ 33.99 - $ 59.99
$ 33.99 - $ 59.99
$ 33.99 - $ 59.99
$ 33.99

Aquario Neo Shrimp Soil

Product Overview Aquario Neo Shrimp Soil is a specialized porous clay aquarium soil formulated to support freshwater dwarf shrimp and planted tanks...

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$ 33.99 - $ 59.99
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$ 33.99
SL-Aqua Soil
Dark brown SL AQUA Aqua Soil substrate for aquariums, shown in a close-up of the textured substrate material.
$ 32.00 - $ 68.00
$ 32.00 - $ 68.00
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$ 32.00

SL-Aqua Soil

Product Overview SL-Aqua Nature Soil is a porous volcanic clay aquarium soil from Japan made to support soft-water dwarf shrimp. Setting up a tank ...

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$ 32.00 - $ 68.00
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$ 32.00
UNS Controsand - Kona Substrate - Buce Plant
UNS Controsand - Kona Substrate - Buce Plant
$ 29.99 - $ 49.99
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UNS Controsand - Kona

Product Overview Ultum Nature Systems Controsand offers a versatile lineup of natural decorative sands and gravels designed to give any planted tan...

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UNS Controsand - Sequoia Substrate - Buce Plant
UNS Controsand - Sequoia Substrate - Buce Plant
$ 32.99 - $ 52.99
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$ 32.99

UNS Controsand - Sequoia

Product Overview Ultum Nature Systems Controsand offers a versatile lineup of natural decorative sands and gravels designed to give any planted tan...

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UNS Controsand - Santa Fe Substrate - Buce Plant
UNS Controsand - Santa Fe Substrate - Buce Plant
$ 29.99 - $ 49.99
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UNS Controsand - Santa Fe

Product Overview Ultum Nature Systems Controsand offers a versatile lineup of natural decorative sands and gravels designed to give any planted tan...

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UNS Controsand - Monterey Substrate - Buce Plant
UNS Controsand - Monterey Substrate - Buce Plant
$ 29.99 - $ 49.99
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UNS Controsand - Monterey

Product Overview Ultum Nature Systems Controsand offers a versatile lineup of natural decorative sands and gravels designed to give any planted tan...

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UNS Controsand - Tahoe Substrate - Buce Plant
UNS Controsand - Tahoe Substrate - Buce Plant
$ 29.99 - $ 49.99
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UNS Controsand - Tahoe

Product Overview Ultum Nature Systems Controsand offers a versatile lineup of natural decorative sands and gravels designed to give any planted tan...

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Seiryu Stone Accent Gravel Stone - Buce Plant
Seiryu Stone Accent Gravel Stone - Buce Plant
$ 14.50 - $ 14.50
$ 14.50
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$ 14.50

Seiryu Stone Accent Gravel

Product Overview Seiryu Stone Accent Gravel is the ultimate detailing tool for aquascapers looking to bring maximum realism to their hardscape layo...

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$ 14.50 - $ 14.50
$ 14.50
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UNS Controbase Substrate - Buce Plant
UNS Controbase Substrate - Buce Plant
$ 34.99 - $ 89.99
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$ 34.99

UNS Controbase

Product Overview Ultum Nature Systems Controbase delivers a porous pumice base substrate engineered to nourish heavy root-feeding species and elimi...

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$ 34.99 - $ 89.99
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$ 34.99
UNS Controsand - Pacifica Substrate - Buce Plant
UNS Controsand - Pacifica Substrate - Buce Plant
$ 29.99 - $ 49.99
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UNS Controsand - Pacifica

Product Overview Ultum Nature Systems Controsand offers a versatile lineup of natural decorative sands and gravels designed to give any planted tan...

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Aquario Neo Plant Soil Substrate - Buce Plant
Aquario Neo Plant Soil Substrate - Buce Plant
$ 29.99 - $ 69.99
$ 29.99 - $ 69.99
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Aquario Neo Plant Soil

Product Overview Aquario Neo Soil for Plants is a volcanic clay aquarium soil engineered in Korea to maximize root development and streamline nutri...

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$ 29.99 - $ 69.99
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UNS Controsand - Mojave Substrate - Buce Plant
UNS Controsand - Mojave Substrate - Buce Plant
$ 29.99 - $ 49.99
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UNS Controsand - Mojave

Product Overview Ultum Nature Systems Controsand offers a versatile lineup of natural decorative sands and gravels designed to give any planted tan...

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UNS Controsand - Maui Substrate - Buce Plant
UNS Controsand - Maui Substrate - Buce Plant
$ 29.99 - $ 49.99
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UNS Controsand - Maui

Product Overview Ultum Nature Systems Controsand offers a versatile lineup of natural decorative sands and gravels designed to give any planted tan...

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UNS Controsand - Bora Substrate - Buce Plant
UNS Controsand - Bora Substrate - Buce Plant
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UNS Controsand - Bora

Product Overview Ultum Nature Systems Controsand offers a versatile lineup of natural decorative sands and gravels designed to give any planted tan...

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UNS Controsand - Morocco Substrate - Buce Plant
UNS Controsand - Morocco Substrate - Buce Plant
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$ 29.99 - $ 49.99
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UNS Controsand - Morocco

Product Overview Ultum Nature Systems Controsand offers a versatile lineup of natural decorative sands and gravels designed to give any planted tan...

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$ 29.99 - $ 49.99
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Planted Tank Substrates & Decorative Aquarium Sands

The foundation of every great aquascape starts from the bottom up. Whether you're anchoring root-heavy stem plants in soil or sculpting natural riverbed paths with decorative cosmetic sand, our curated collection of premium aquarium substrates delivers both biological stability and stunning visual depth. From parameter-buffering volcanic soils to smooth, safe gravels for bottom-dwellers, find the perfect foundation to bring your freshwater ecosystem to life.

Substrate Tips

  1. If you're struggling to choose the right substrate for your setup, read more on How to Choose the Right Substrate for Aquascaping Success.
  2. Planning a high-contrast layout that combines active soil with cosmetic sand? Learn how to keep your lines clean with Tips for Maintaining an Aquascape with Multiple Substrates.
  3. And if you're building a dedicated home for dwarf shrimp, check out Planted Shrimp Tank: What is the Best Substrate? to ensure your parameters stay rock solid.