Build Your Own Aquarium Substrate Blend
Build Your Perfect Substrate Blend!
Create a custom foundation for your planted aquarium with our BYOB Substrate Blend. Mix and match components to meet the needs of your aquatic plants, fish, and aquascape layout. Start with a quality aquasoil for carpeting plants, or add sand and gravel for beautiful texture in nature-style scapes. Layer in accent stones to complement your main hardscape layout, then choose base fertilizers to support healthy aquarium plant growth or maintain a healthy beneficial bacteria colony for balance and longevity. The substrate you choose lays the building blocks for a successful planted tank. Make it your way and build it to spec!
1.
Aquarium Plant Soil
required Step 1 Aquarium Plant Soil. This step is required
Ultum Nature Systems Controsoil
Aquario Neo Soil
2.
Aquarium Sand
required Step 2 Aquarium Sand. This step is required
Ultum Nature Systems Controsand - Bora
Ultum Nature Systems Controsand - Maui
Ultum Nature Systems Controsand - Mojave
Ultum Nature Systems Controsand - Morocco
Ultum Nature Systems Controsand - Pacifica
3.
Aquarium Gravels and Pebbles
optional Step 3 Aquarium Gravels and Pebbles. This step is optional
Ultum Nature Systems Controsand - Monterey
Ultum Nature Systems Controsand - Santa Fe
Ultum Nature Systems Controsand - Kona
Ultum Nature Systems Controsand - Tahoe
Ultum Nature Systems Controsand - Vesuvius
Crushed Lava Rock Gravel
Seiryu Stone Accent Gravel
Ultum Nature Systems Controsand - Sequoia
4.
Accent Hardscape
optional Step 4 Accent Hardscape. This step is optional
Hakkai Accent Stones
Ohko Dragon Stone Accent Rocks
Seiryu Stone Accent Rocks
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5.
Base Substrates
optional Step 5 Base Substrates. This step is optional
Ultum Nature Systems Controbase
Aquario Neo Cap Powdered Aquarium Treatments
Dr. Tank Energize Bacteria Sticks
Dr. Tank Iron Sticks
Dr. Tank Sprout Nutrient Sticks
Dr. Tank Substrate Root Fertilizer
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Dr. Tank Trace Nutrient Sticks
Dr. Tank Vivid Nutrient Sticks
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Shipping, Returns and Refunds
Shipping
Orders are typically processed within 1-2 business days M-F. However, additional time may be required during peak seasons and federal holidays. For orders containing live plants, we exercise extra caution and assess factors such as travel distance and weather to ensure safe transit.
To avoid delays, please ensure all order information is accurate and complete. We cannot offer refunds and are not responsible for orders shipped to incorrect addresses due to errors in provided information. Once an order has been shipped, delivery times are determined by the carrier and are outside of our control. On average, shipments arrive within 2–5 business days, excluding weekends and holidays. For more information, please visit our FAQ page.
Returns
If you are not satisfied with your purchase, please contact us within 48 hours of delivery. Approved returns must be shipped back within 14 days of approval. Returned items must be unused, unopened, and in their original packaging. Specific return requirements, if applicable, will be listed on the product’s page. For more information, please visit our FAQ page.
Refunds
No worries, we’ll take care of everything as long as it fits the guidelines above.Most answers to general questions can be found on our FAQ page.