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$29.95
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Unit price perPackage contains enough Aqua Preta supplement to treat 1" of soil in a standard 100 gallon aquarium. This is a high intensity mixture capable of enriching any soil. It is derived from many of the same materials used in the ancient Terra Preta formulation. It may be used to enrich soils in aquaria, biotopes, terrariums, and vivariums.
Contains 14 unique ingredients to prolong and strengthen the life of your substrate. It is intended to be added to a mixture of 2 parts humic material, one part loamy soil, and one part composted material.
**How to Set Up a Dirted Substrate***
1. Mix 2 quarts (8 cups) peat moss, 1 quart (4 cups) potting soil, 1 quart (4 cups) compost, and 1/2 cup additive per 20 gallon tank.
2. Add water to create a thick mud pie consistency, similar to wet concrete Let sit for 2 hrs minimum or overnight.
3. Carefully place 1” levelled of the mixture into tank. Spray to rinse mud splashes. Do not add more than 1” of the mud mixture.
4. Add 2" of dry or rinsed sand to cover soil.
5. Carefully add water. Use a cover on the sand (plate, bowl, plastic bag…) to prevent disturbing sand and substrate.
6. Add hardscape, decorations, filter, and light.
7. Plant heavily with fast growing stem plants (anacharis, watersprite, Val, cabomba). Bury roots only 1" into the sand.
8. Lighting should be left on 24/7 for at least a week.
9. Add a few small fish on day 2.
10. Do not feed for 3 days. Then very tiny amounts. More fish can be added weekly.
11.Week 2 add portion of your resurrection jar (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gofrylDCwV0&t=96s) to begin developing a food web.
Sit back and enjoy your masterpiece. You have successfully created a Father Fish Deep Substrate Living Aquarium. Congratulations!
$49.95
Unit price per$49.95
Unit price perThis product is a high intensity compounded formula containing more than 20 ingredients needed for a balanced substrate media. It contains adequate material to provide nutrients for up to 5 years. Left alone, the substrate will develop the ability to replenish itself with waste from fish, plants, and microfauna.
The term AQUA PRETA is derived from the Aztec ancient soil, Terra Preta, renowned for its ability to enrich any soil. Aqua Preta contains many of the same elements that make up Terra Preta. These include char and clay derivative.
Adequate for 1" depth covering up to 300 square inches.
Do not put down more than 1" wet soil. There should be no standing water.
Cap with 2" clean sand, not provided. This item will ship with plants
$79.95
Unit price per$79.95
Unit price perThe substrate is sufficient for 55 gallon aquarium.
This product is a high intensity compounded formula containing more than 20 ingredients needed for a balanced substrate media. It contains adequate material to provide nutrients for up to 5 years. Left alone, the substrate will develop the ability to replenish itself with waste from fish, plants, and microfauna.
The term AQUA PRETA is derived from the Aztec ancient soil, Terra Preta, renowned for its ability to enrich any soil. Aqua Preta contains many of the same elements that make up Terra Preta. These include char and clay derivative.
IMPORTANT* Soil is too large and heavy to ship with plants. Order plants on a separate order.
Do not put down more than 1" wet soil. There should be no standing water.
Cap with 2" clean sand, not provided.
$29.95
Unit price per$29.95
Unit price perAqua Preta Complete Soil for substrate.
This product is a high intensity compounded formula containing more than 20 ingredients needed for a balanced substrate media. It contains adequate material to provide nutrients for up to 5 years. Left alone, the substrate will develop the ability to replenish itself with waste from fish, plants, and microfauna.
The term AQUA PRETA is derived from the Aztec ancient soil, Terra Preta, renowned for its ability to enrich any soil. Aqua Preta contains many of the same elements that make up Terra Preta. These include char and clay derivative.
Adequate for 1" depth covering 200 square inches.
Do not put down more than 1" wet soil. There should be no standing water.
Cap with 2" clean sand, not provided.
This item can ship in the same box with your order of plants.
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All plants you purchase from Father Fish are grown without the use of chemical fertilizer or Co2 injections. This provides the perfect plants for growing in your Father Fish Aquarium.
