{"product_id":"aquasolum-black-humate","title":"aquasolum: black humate","description":"\u003cul class=\"list list-icons list-icons-lg grey\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIdeal substrate for planted aquariums and shrimp nano-aquariums\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHumate derived soil\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLowers pH and softens water\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eaquasolum™ is a lightweight, porous substrate derived from humate. Humate contains most of the known trace elements necessary for development of plant life because in its original state, it was plant life. Organic humate enhances root development and promotes chelation, a process by which insoluble matter is gradually processed for plant utilization. As a result, humate contains valuable plant nutritional substances not found in chemical fertilizers. Additionally, its tendency to lower pH and soften water makes it ideal for keeping freshwater shrimp.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSizes\u003c\/strong\u003e: 2 kg, 4 kg\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlthough it is pre-washed, it may become dusty in transit and require rinsing before use to remove any residual dust. To determine the number of bags required for your aquarium, please note that each bag (2 kg, 4.4 lbs) occupies a volume of approximately 1,630 cm\u003csup\u003e3\u003c\/sup\u003e (100 cu. in.). To determine your desired volume multiply tank width by length by desired depth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTIPS\u003c\/strong\u003e: When adding water to aquarium, fill slowly to avoid disturbing aquasolum™ bed. Place a bowl in the aquarium and add water directly to the bowl, allowing water to overflow softly on to the substrate bed. Initial cloudiness is normal. To remove cloudiness, use mechanical filtration (such as filter floss). Use Seachem Clarity® to accelerate clearing.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Seachem","offers":[{"title":"aquasolum: black humate 2 kg \/ 4.4 lbs order multiples of 6 ONLY","offer_id":56594955600175,"sku":"7730","price":10.67,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"aquasolum: black humate 4 kg \/ 8.8 lbs order multiples of 4 ONLY","offer_id":56594955632943,"sku":"7731","price":18.85,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0925\/9322\/6031\/files\/aquasolum.jpg?v=1775950905","url":"https:\/\/openhouse.carolinaaquatics.com\/products\/aquasolum-black-humate","provider":"Carolina Aquatics Open House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}