Nisso Plant Soil Brown 1kg – Planted Aquarium Aquasoil

Nisso Plant Soil Brown 1kg is a premium active aquasoil designed to create an ideal foundation for freshwater planted aquariums, aquascapes and shrimp tanks.

Made in Japan, Nisso Plant Soil contains nutrients including humic and fulvic acids to support healthy root development and strong aquatic plant growth. Its natural brown granules also help create softer, slightly acidic aquarium conditions while providing an attractive natural base for planted layouts.

The 1kg bag is particularly well suited to nano aquariums, small planted tanks or detailed aquascaping areas.

Key Features and Benefits

• Premium planted aquarium aquasoil
• Nutrient-rich substrate for live aquarium plants
• Supports strong root development
• Contains humic and fulvic acids
• Helps create softer, slightly acidic water
• Can reduce pH, GH and KH
• Porous granules provide surface area for beneficial bacteria
• Natural brown colour
• Ideal for planted aquariums and aquascaping
• Excellent option for many freshwater shrimp setups
• No rinsing required
• Minimal initial cloudiness when filled carefully
• Made in Japan
• Convenient 1kg size for nano and small aquariums

Active Aquasoil for Planted Aquariums

Unlike standard decorative gravel or sand, Nisso Plant Soil is an active aquarium substrate.

Active aquasoil can influence aquarium water chemistry while also providing a plant-friendly rooting environment.

Nisso Plant Soil is designed to help lower and buffer:

• pH
• GH
• KH

This can help produce the softer, slightly acidic conditions preferred by many aquatic plants and some freshwater shrimp species.

Because it is an active substrate, always consider the water requirements of your fish and shrimp before choosing it.

Nutrient-Rich Aquarium Substrate

Healthy aquarium plants need access to nutrients as well as suitable lighting and carbon.

Nisso Plant Soil contains natural nutrients and organic compounds including humic and fulvic acids that help support plant growth.

Its structure provides an excellent rooting environment for plants such as:

• Cryptocoryne
• Amazon Swords
• Stem plants
• Rotala
• Vallisneria
• Carpet plants
• Other rooted aquarium plants

The loose granular structure allows plant roots to spread through the substrate while providing good anchoring for newly planted stems.

Ideal for Aquascaping

The natural brown colour gives an aquarium a warm, earthy appearance that works particularly well with:

• Driftwood
• Aquarium rocks
• Live plants
• Nature-style aquascapes
• Forest-style layouts
• Nano aquascapes

Brown substrate can also create a softer and more natural appearance than very dark or brightly coloured aquarium gravel.

The substrate can be sloped from front to back to create additional depth and perspective within an aquascape.

Nisso Plant Soil for Shrimp Tanks

Active aquasoils are popular in many freshwater shrimp aquariums because they can help create softer and more acidic water conditions.

Nisso Plant Soil can be particularly useful for shrimp setups where lower KH and slightly acidic pH are desirable.

Always choose substrate based on the particular shrimp species you intend to keep.

Different shrimp have different water requirements, so test your aquarium water regularly rather than relying on substrate alone to maintain suitable conditions.

Helps Support Beneficial Bacteria

The porous soil granules provide additional surface area where beneficial aquarium bacteria can establish.

These bacteria form part of the biological filtration system and help process waste produced within the aquarium.

A healthy planted substrate works alongside your aquarium filter to support a balanced freshwater environment.

Does Nisso Plant Soil Need to Be Rinsed?

No.

Nisso Plant Soil is designed to be used directly from the bag and does not require pre-washing.

Rinsing active aquasoil can damage the granules and unnecessarily wash away fine material.

For the cleanest setup:

1. Add the dry soil directly to the aquarium.
2. Arrange your desired substrate depth and slope.
3. Add rocks and driftwood.
4. Plant your aquarium plants.
5. Fill the aquarium slowly and carefully.
6. Start filtration.

Placing a plate, plastic bag or similar surface over the substrate while filling can help minimise disturbance.

How Deep Should Nisso Plant Soil Be?

For planted aquariums, approximately 3–5cm or more is a useful general starting point.

You can use a shallower layer at the front and increase the depth toward the rear of the aquarium to create visual perspective.

Large root-feeding plants may benefit from deeper substrate areas.

The exact amount required depends on your aquarium dimensions and aquascaping style.

Suitable for Nano Aquariums

The 1kg bag is particularly convenient for:

• Nano planted tanks
• Small shrimp aquariums
• Desktop aquascapes
• Small planted sections
• Adding extra substrate to an existing aquascape

Larger aquariums will generally require multiple bags to achieve an appropriate substrate depth.

Planting into Nisso Aquasoil

Aquascaping tweezers make planting considerably easier.

For stem plants, separate individual stems and gently insert them into the soil.

For rosette plants such as Cryptocoryne and Amazon Swords, bury the roots while keeping the plant crown above the substrate.

Carpeting plants can be separated into small portions and distributed across the foreground.

Rhizome plants such as Anubias and Java Fern should not have their rhizomes buried in the aquasoil. Instead, attach or position them on rocks and driftwood.

Fertilising a Nisso Plant Soil Aquarium

Aquasoil provides an excellent foundation for plant growth, but additional fertilisation may still become beneficial depending on:

• Plant density
• Plant species
• Aquarium age
• Lighting intensity
• CO2 supplementation
• Fish stocking levels

A quality liquid plant fertiliser can provide nutrients through the water column, while root fertilisation may benefit heavy root-feeding plants as the aquarium matures.

Product Specifications

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Nisso Plant Soil Brown?

Nisso Plant Soil Brown is an active planted aquarium substrate designed to support aquatic plant growth while helping create softer, slightly acidic freshwater conditions.

Is Nisso Plant Soil good for aquarium plants?

Yes. It provides a plant-friendly rooting environment and contains nutrients including humic and fulvic acids that help support healthy plant development.

Does Nisso Plant Soil lower pH?

Yes. Nisso Plant Soil is an active substrate designed to lower and buffer pH as well as GH and KH.

What pH does Nisso Plant Soil create?

Manufacturer and distributor information describes it as helping create slightly acidic conditions around approximately pH 5.5–6.5. Actual results can vary depending on your source water, aquarium setup and other materials in the tank.

Is Nisso Plant Soil good for shrimp?

It can be an excellent option for freshwater shrimp that prefer softer, slightly acidic water conditions. Always check the requirements of the particular shrimp species being kept.

Do I need to rinse Nisso Plant Soil?

No. Nisso Plant Soil is designed to be used without rinsing.

Is Nisso Plant Soil an aquasoil?

Yes. It is an active planted aquarium aquasoil rather than an inert decorative gravel.

Can I use Nisso Plant Soil in a planted aquarium?

Yes. It is specifically designed for freshwater planted aquariums and aquascaping.

How much Nisso Plant Soil do I need?

The amount depends on the aquarium footprint and desired substrate depth. A general planted-tank depth of approximately 3–5cm or more is commonly used, with deeper areas where larger rooted plants will be positioned.

Can I use Nisso Plant Soil with CO2?

Yes. It works well in both simpler planted setups and aquascapes using injected CO2.

Can I put Anubias directly into Nisso Plant Soil?

The roots can contact the substrate, but the Anubias rhizome should remain above the soil to prevent it from rotting.