--- product_id: 86503377 title: "Plant and Shrimp Aquarium Substrate, Aqua Soil for Fish Tanks, 5 Pounds" brand: "aqueon" price: "VT15524" currency: VUV in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 category: "Aqueon" url: https://www.desertcart.vu/products/86503377-plant-and-shrimp-aquarium-substrate-aqua-soil-for-fish-tanks store_origin: VU region: Vanuatu --- # spherical granules for root growth 5 lbs premium clay substrate long-lasting shape retention Plant and Shrimp Aquarium Substrate, Aqua Soil for Fish Tanks, 5 Pounds **Brand:** aqueon **Price:** VT15524 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 🌿 Elevate your aquarium game with substrate that grows with you! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Plant and Shrimp Aquarium Substrate, Aqua Soil for Fish Tanks, 5 Pounds by aqueon - **How much does it cost?** VT15524 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.vu](https://www.desertcart.vu/products/86503377-plant-and-shrimp-aquarium-substrate-aqua-soil-for-fish-tanks) ## Best For - aqueon enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted aqueon brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Aesthetic Contrast:** Dark substrate enhances vibrant colors of plants and aquatic life for a stunning tank display. - • **Effortless Maintenance:** Small granules make cleaning with a syphon easy, preserving delicate ecosystems. - • **Nutrient-Rich Clay Base:** Boost your aquatic plants’ growth naturally without extra fertilizers. - • **Spherical Granules Design:** Maintains structure over time, ensuring stable root anchoring and aquascape integrity. - • **Versatile Freshwater Habitat:** Perfectly supports shrimp, snails, tropical fish, and a variety of freshwater plants. ## Overview Aqueon Plant and Shrimp Aquarium Substrate is a 5-pound, clay-based aqua soil designed for freshwater tanks. Its unique spherical granules maintain shape and promote healthy root systems, supporting a thriving environment for plants, shrimp, snails, and tropical fish. Easy to clean and visually striking, it’s a top choice for aquascaping enthusiasts seeking long-lasting, nutrient-rich substrate. ## Description Aqueon Plant and Shrimp Aquarium Substrate is an ideal choice for freshwater aquatic environments. Made with a clay-based material, its unique spherical shape maintains its form over time and doesn’t breakdown into compressed soil. The shape allows for newly budding and mature plants’ root systems to grow and flourish; and an excellent option for aquascaping freshwater aquariums. Review: Great Substrate for Plants and Shrimp! - I recently added this substrate to my planted shrimp tank, and it’s been a solid choice. The granules are uniform and easy to spread, creating a clean, natural look. It holds nutrients well, which has helped my plants root and thrive without extra fertilizers. My shrimp seem comfortable, and the water parameters have stayed stable. One note: it can cloud the water a bit during initial setup, so rinse lightly before use. Overall, a great value for anyone looking to boost plant growth and maintain a healthy environment for shrimp. Review: Easy-Clean, Versatile Aquarium Substrate: Perfect for Plants, Fish, and Invertebrates! - I've been using this small, dark, round aquarium substrate for my tanks, and it's been a fantastic choice. Its small size makes it incredibly easy to clean with a smaller syphon, especially in my smaller tanks. The substrate's dark color adds a beautiful contrast to the vibrant colors of my plants, fish, and invertebrates like snails and shrimp. One of the standout features is its ease of maintenance. With regular cleaning using a small syphon, I can easily remove debris without disturbing my plants or the delicate habitats of my invertebrates. The substrate also provides a stable base for plant roots and promotes a healthy environment for all tank inhabitants. Overall, I'm very impressed with the quality and functionality of this aquarium substrate. It's versatile, aesthetically pleasing, and makes tank maintenance a breeze. Whether you have plants, fish, or invertebrates, this substrate is a great choice for creating a thriving aquatic ecosystem. ## Features - Available in 5-pound bag - Great option for a variety of freshwater plants, shrimp, snails and tropical fish - Promotes growth of a wide variety of freshwater plants - Made from clay based material, which is great for aquascaping - This clay substrate is spherical by design, maintaining shape and structure over time ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B07HGKK59Q | | Best Sellers Rank | #3,925 in Pet Supplies ( See Top 100 in Pet Supplies ) #4 in Aquarium Gravel | | Brand | Aqueon | | Brand Name | Aqueon | | Customer Reviews | 4.6 out of 5 stars 3,705 Reviews | | Included Components | Aqueon Plant and Shrimp Aquarium Substrate, Aqua Soil for Fish Tanks, 5 Pounds | | Item Type Name | Aqueon Plant and Shrimp Aquarium Substrate | | Item Weight | 5 Pounds | | Manufacturer | Central Garden & Pet | | Manufacturer Part Number | 100534685 | | Model Number | 100534685 | | Number of Packs | 1 | | Style | Plant and Shrimp Aquarium Substrate | | Style Name | Plant and Shrimp Aquarium Substrate | | UPC | 015905000918 | | Unit Count | 1.0 Count | | Volume | 5 Liters | ## Product Details - **Brand:** Aqueon - **Item Weight:** 5 Pounds - **Style:** Plant and Shrimp Aquarium Substrate - **UPC:** 015905000918 ## Images ![Plant and Shrimp Aquarium Substrate, Aqua Soil for Fish Tanks, 5 Pounds - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81ZHxy6m8US.jpg) ## Available Options This product comes in different **Size** options. ## Questions & Answers **Q: About how many bags would be good for a 30 gallon?** A: I used 1.5 bags for a 10 gallon tank at 1-1.5" deep as I have a lot of plants. Hope that helps **Q: Can i smash it to make it smaller?** A: If that’s something you want to do but it would make a terrible mess in your tank. Fluval stratum makes smaller soil. **Q: Can you boil this to sterilize before reusing?** A: I do not know the answer to that. I use it to propagate my plants with as a medium. I reuse it but I don’t clean it in any way. **Q: Will this work with tiny rooted plants like mini hair grass?** A: I have had this in a small five gallon shrimp tank for over a year and I can say I really like it best! My plants have done exceptionally well, but Hairgrass not so much because the roots are so tiny. If you spend a lot of time replanting it might take off but it didn't for me. You might have to go with microsword or some other grassy stuff. The substrate itself is easiest to clean and doesn't break down like the other types. Hope this helps ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great Substrate for Plants and Shrimp! *by M***R on November 28, 2025* I recently added this substrate to my planted shrimp tank, and it’s been a solid choice. The granules are uniform and easy to spread, creating a clean, natural look. It holds nutrients well, which has helped my plants root and thrive without extra fertilizers. My shrimp seem comfortable, and the water parameters have stayed stable. One note: it can cloud the water a bit during initial setup, so rinse lightly before use. Overall, a great value for anyone looking to boost plant growth and maintain a healthy environment for shrimp. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Easy-Clean, Versatile Aquarium Substrate: Perfect for Plants, Fish, and Invertebrates! *by A***R on July 2, 2024* I've been using this small, dark, round aquarium substrate for my tanks, and it's been a fantastic choice. Its small size makes it incredibly easy to clean with a smaller syphon, especially in my smaller tanks. The substrate's dark color adds a beautiful contrast to the vibrant colors of my plants, fish, and invertebrates like snails and shrimp. One of the standout features is its ease of maintenance. With regular cleaning using a small syphon, I can easily remove debris without disturbing my plants or the delicate habitats of my invertebrates. The substrate also provides a stable base for plant roots and promotes a healthy environment for all tank inhabitants. Overall, I'm very impressed with the quality and functionality of this aquarium substrate. It's versatile, aesthetically pleasing, and makes tank maintenance a breeze. Whether you have plants, fish, or invertebrates, this substrate is a great choice for creating a thriving aquatic ecosystem. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ INCREDIBLE improvement over the traditional pebbles that provide no added benefit. *by C***G on August 18, 2024* So I used this stuff to create my very first "aquascape" for the tank i have, it sounded fun and I'm a believer in keeping it as natural as possible, so I planted grass seed to the mix and WOW did it grow!!! Not only does the grass look great but it provides oxygen and cover for the fish and whatever else you have in your tank, and those little fish and snails and shrimp etc. must be THRIVING because I can't get them to stop reproducing!!! Every kind of critter I have in there has made little babies which kind of creates a population issue but at least i know they're overall well-being isnt a concern. I've never seen anything like it! The only problem is apparently some fish like to pick at the grass, i have an African albino cory-cat and that little bugger has effectively pulled up most of my grass, which then floats on top of the water creating a natural cover that the fish seem to also love. Whats funny is that the grass has done great floating at the top of the tank as well, it hasnt died or anything but i have an "Endless" style tank... I think its called, where the water flows out and over the front of the tank like a waterfall, then down to a reservoir where it gets filtered and then brought back up into the top of the tank to flow back in, and its kinda messy trying to keep the grass from overflowing. I ended up buying a tank "corral" that creates a custom border for feeding or water to flow into the tank, but the grass still seems to get all over.. thats why im not posting any pics lol Not sure if ill stick with this brand in the future or not, the price was right at the time and again its the first time putting "soil" if you will into my tanks so i dont have any other experiences to compare this stuff to other brands. But i have no complaints. ## Frequently Bought Together - Aqueon Plant and Shrimp Aquarium Substrate 5 Pounds,Brown - Aqua Natural Sugar White Sand 10lb Substrate for aquascaping, Aquariums, vivariums and terrariums - 4Pcs Aquascaping Tools, Jeimier Aquascape Kit, Long and Strong Aquarium Tweezers, Scissors, Algae Scraper, Aquarium Plant Tools, Fish Tank Plant Trimming Kit --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.vu/products/86503377-plant-and-shrimp-aquarium-substrate-aqua-soil-for-fish-tanks](https://www.desertcart.vu/products/86503377-plant-and-shrimp-aquarium-substrate-aqua-soil-for-fish-tanks) --- *Product available on Desertcart Vanuatu* *Store origin: VU* *Last updated: 2026-06-05*