{"product_id":"caribsea-samurai-soil","title":"CaribSea Samurai Soil","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 premium substrate built for thriving shrimp and planted tanks.\u003c\/strong\u003e CaribSea Samurai Soil is a uniformly graded, roughly 1 mm substrate made specifically for freshwater shrimp and planted aquariums. Unlike many soils, it will not turn to mud, compact, or crumble, and its highly porous grains boost biological filtration while keeping tiny shrimp from getting lost. It supports the neutral to slightly acidic, low-hardness conditions that sensitive shrimp and plants prefer, and every bag includes a live bacteria packet plus mycorrhizal fungi to jump-start your cycle and root growth. Pair it with \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/collections\/freshwater-aquarium-plants\"\u003elive plants\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/collections\/freshwater-invertebrates\"\u003efreshwater shrimp\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 Samurai Soil\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSized and textured for freshwater shrimp and planted aquariums\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUniform ~1 mm grains that will not compact, crumble, or cloud into mud\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHighly porous structure increases biological filtration and beneficial bacteria\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSupports the neutral to slightly acidic, low-hardness water shrimp and plants love\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncludes a live bacteria packet and mycorrhizal fungi for a faster cycle and stronger roots\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClean and ready to use, with small grains that keep baby shrimp safe\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 at least 2 inches deep so plant roots have room to spread\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIt is clean and ready to use, so heavy rinsing is not required\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFill slowly onto a plate or bag to avoid disturbing the bed, then add the live bacteria packet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGreat as a standalone shrimp or planted substrate, or capped over a nutrient base\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;\"\u003eChoose Your Size\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ctable style=\"border-collapse:collapse;margin:6px 0 4px;font-size:0.95em;\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;background:#E3F2FD;font-weight:600;\"\u003eSize\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;background:#E3F2FD;font-weight:600;\"\u003eBest For\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e3.5 lb\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eNano and small shrimp or planted tanks\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e9 lb\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eStandard planted tanks, better value\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;\"\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;\"\u003eFreshwater shrimp and plant 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%;\"\u003eGrain size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eAbout 1 mm\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%;\"\u003eEffect on water\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eNeutral to slightly acidic, will not raise hardness\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;\"\u003eLive bacteria packet, mycorrhizal fungi\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%;\"\u003eSizes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e3.5 lb, 9 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 shrimp and 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 soil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/collections\/freshwater-invertebrates\"\u003eFreshwater shrimp\u003c\/a\u003e like cherry and crystal shrimp that thrive on it\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\u003eIs it for shrimp, plants, or both?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBoth. Samurai Soil is designed for freshwater shrimp and planted aquariums, and works beautifully in a shrimp-planted tank.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes it change my pH or hardness?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt supports a neutral to slightly acidic environment and will not raise hardness, which suits sensitive shrimp and plants. Always monitor your parameters as your tank establishes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo I need to rinse it first?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo heavy rinsing is required, it is clean and ready to use. Add it gently to avoid clouding, then add the included bacteria packet.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow deep should I go and which size do I need?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAim for at least 2 inches of depth. The 3.5 lb bag suits nano tanks, while the 9 lb bag covers a standard planted tank.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"CaribSea","offers":[{"title":"3.5 lb","offer_id":48742864126171,"sku":"00761","price":14.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"9 lb","offer_id":48742864158939,"sku":"00762","price":29.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0767\/5209\/3403\/files\/image_f0d0f0e6-d100-4cc1-9d21-186227102ce3.png?v=1777910923","url":"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/caribsea-samurai-soil","provider":"Squeaky's Aquatics","version":"1.0","type":"link"}