Everything you need for a lush, balanced natural aquarium — all in one easy kit.
Our Large Aquarium Starter Kit is designed for 35–75 gallon aquariums, combining the ideal amount of Aqua Preta Complete Soil with the Father Fish Rooted Plant Pack. This bundle gives you a strong foundation for a thriving Father Fish–style ecosystem — no CO₂ injection, no liquid fertilizers, and minimal maintenance needed.
With rich natural substrate and a curated mix of hardy rooted plants, you’ll jumpstart a self-sustaining aquarium that stays clear and balanced long term.
✅ Why Choose This Bundle
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🪴 Complete setup — natural substrate + rooted plant pack
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📏 Perfectly sized for 35–75 gallon aquariums
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🌿 Beginner-friendly, hardy species that thrive naturally
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🌱 Builds a balanced ecosystem without chemical dosing
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💸 Great value compared to buying items separately
📦 What’s Included
🪨 Large Bag of Aqua Preta Complete Soil
Perfect amount to create a 1 inch base layer for 35–75 gallon tanks.
🌿 Father Fish Rooted Plant Pack (16 Plants)
A balanced variety of swords, bulbs, crypts, sags, and vals chosen to bring structure, oxygenation, and lush greenery to your tank.
Pack Includes (Farmer’s Choice):
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🌿 Sword Plants – bold, tall centerpiece greenery
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🌰 Bulb Plant – unique texture and leaf shape
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🌱 Crypts – lush mid-ground coverage
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🌾 Sagittaria (Narrow & Broadleaf) – hardy carpeting grass
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🌿 Jungle Val – tall grass for background flow
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🍂 Jungle Red Val – warm color contrast
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🌪 Corkscrew Val – twisted, dynamic growth
🌱 Plant & Substrate Tips
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Spread 1 inche of Aqua Preta as your base, then cap with 2–3 inches of sand to lock in nutrients.
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Place taller plants (Vals, Swords) in the back and crypts, sags, and bulbs in the mid or front for depth and layering.
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Use moderate lighting on a timer (8–10 hrs/day).
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Trim plants regularly to promote bushy, healthy growth.
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Avoid fertilizers — the soil and fish waste provide everything needed.
💡 Father Fish Tip
A nutrient-rich soil base paired with a strong rooted plant mix creates a fast-cycling, low-maintenance tank with crystal-clear water and stable biology.
🤝 Why Buy From Us
✅ Naturally grown & shipped the Father Fish way — no CO₂ or liquid ferts
✅ 100% natural, hardy plants selected for real-world success
✅ Fast, careful shipping with our Live Arrival Guarantee
✅ Backed by decades of Father Fish aquarium expertise
✨ Build it once. Let it thrive. The Father Fish way. 🌿
