{"product_id":"caribsea-eco-complete-planted-aquarium-red-20lb","title":"CaribSea Eco-Complete Planted Aquarium Substrate - Red","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"background:#E3F2FD;border-left:4px solid #1E88E5;padding:10px 14px;margin:0 0 14px;font-size:0.95em;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIn-store pickup only.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA complete, ready-to-plant substrate for lush aquariums.\u003c\/strong\u003e CaribSea Eco-Complete Planted is a mineralogically rich volcanic substrate made for live planted tanks. It delivers more than 25 essential minerals and elements, including iron, calcium, magnesium, and potassium, that rooted plants crave, and it ships packed in a live-bacteria solution to jump-start your biological filter. There are no artificial dyes or coatings, and no need to layer or add laterite, just plant and grow. This is the red variant. Pair it with \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/collections\/freshwater-aquarium-plants\"\u003elive plants\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3 style=\"margin:16px 0 6px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #1E88E5;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eWhy Eco-Complete\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMineralogically complete with 25+ elements plants need, including iron, calcium, magnesium, and potassium\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncludes live heterotrophic bacteria to establish biological filtration quickly\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNatural volcanic substrate with no artificial dyes, paints, or coatings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA complete substrate on its own, with no need to layer or cap\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEncourages strong root growth and vibrant plant color\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3 style=\"margin:16px 0 6px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #1E88E5;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eHow to Use\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdd a layer 2 to 3 inches deep so roots have room to spread\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIt is ready to use, so do not rinse it, rinsing washes away the beneficial bacteria\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePour it in gently, then add water slowly onto a plate or bag to keep it from clouding\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlant heavy root feeders directly into the substrate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3 style=\"margin:16px 0 6px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #1E88E5;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ctable style=\"border-collapse:collapse;margin:6px 0 4px;font-size:0.95em;\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;background:#E3F2FD;font-weight:600;width:40%;\"\u003eBrand\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eCaribSea\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;background:#E3F2FD;font-weight:600;width:40%;\"\u003eType\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eComplete planted aquarium substrate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;background:#E3F2FD;font-weight:600;width:40%;\"\u003eColor\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eRed\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;background:#E3F2FD;font-weight:600;width:40%;\"\u003eIncludes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e25+ minerals and elements, live bacteria\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;background:#E3F2FD;font-weight:600;width:40%;\"\u003eSize\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e20 lb\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;background:#E3F2FD;font-weight:600;width:40%;\"\u003eBest for\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eFreshwater planted aquariums\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch3 style=\"margin:16px 0 6px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #1E88E5;padding-left:8px;\"\u003ePair It With\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/collections\/freshwater-aquarium-plants\"\u003eLive aquarium plants\u003c\/a\u003e to root straight into the substrate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/caribsea-eco-complete-planted-aquarium-black\"\u003eBlack variant\u003c\/a\u003e if you prefer a different look\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrowse more \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/collections\/fresh-water\"\u003efreshwater\u003c\/a\u003e supplies\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3 style=\"margin:16px 0 6px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #1E88E5;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo I need to rinse it first?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo. Eco-Complete ships in a live-bacteria solution, and rinsing would wash that bacteria away. Add it straight from the bag.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo I need to add anything else?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt is a complete substrate on its own. Heavy root feeders still benefit from occasional liquid fertilizer or root tabs.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlack or red?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBoth are the same formula, so it comes down to the look you want. This is the red variant.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow much do I need?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAim for 2 to 3 inches of depth. A 20 lb bag covers a standard tank footprint at planting depth.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"CaribSea","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48146718523611,"sku":"00771","price":32.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0767\/5209\/3403\/files\/luaa53awbuaqqpkdkbqa.jpg?v=1768394254","url":"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/caribsea-eco-complete-planted-aquarium-red-20lb","provider":"Squeaky's Aquatics","version":"1.0","type":"link"}