Dymax Base Soil

Dymax Base Soil

Dymax Base Soil is a planted aquarium substrate that helps create an ideal environment for healthy aquatic plant growth. It maintains a suitable pH, lowers water hardness and supplies trace elements for plants. It suits anyone setting up a planted tank, and keepers of fish that need soft water.

Key Benefits

• Helps lower the hardness of the aquarium water.
• Helps bring the pH down to a level at which most aquatic plants can take up nutrients and grow comfortably.
• Reaches and maintains the proper pH quickly.
• Provides the trace elements plants need for growth and enhances root development.
• Does not cloud the water. Colloid particles give water clarity without any chemical treatment.
• Granules keep their shape and density underwater, so the substrate stays structurally sound.
• Its size and density encourage fast development of healthy root systems, unlike conventional substrates such as sand.
• Granules provide a constant air supply, which is vital for the long-term upkeep of a planted aquarium.
• Makes growing difficult plants easier.
• Made from natural materials.

How to Use

Dymax Base Soil can be used straight from the packet, with no pre-treatment needed. It forms the foundation of a planted aquarium, so it is the most fundamental item to get right when planning your planted setup.

Suitable For

• Planted aquariums, from first-time setups to more demanding layouts.
• Aquarists who want to grow difficult plants with more confidence.
• Fish that demand soft water.
• Hobbyists who want a root-friendly alternative to sand and other conventional substrates.

Compatibility

Designed for freshwater aquatic plants, and ideal for fish that need soft water. It lowers hardness and pH, so it suits setups where softer, plant-friendly conditions are the goal.

Available Sizes

• 3L – treats approx. 20L
• 9L – treats approx. 60L

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need to rinse Dymax Base Soil before use?
No. It can be used straight from the packet and does not cloud the water.

What does Dymax Base Soil do to my water?
It helps lower water hardness and brings the pH down to a level at which most aquatic plants can take up nutrients and grow comfortably.

How much aquarium volume does each pack treat?
The 3L pack treats approximately 20L of aquarium volume and the 9L pack treats approximately 60L.

Why choose it over sand for a planted tank?
The granules are sized and dense enough to encourage fast development of healthy root systems. They also keep their shape underwater and provide a constant air supply, which suits long-term planted tanks.

Is it suitable for fish that need soft water?
Yes. Because it helps lower hardness, it suits fish that demand soft water as well as planted setups.

Will it help with difficult plants?
It supplies trace elements, supports root development and sets up the water conditions most aquatic plants prefer, which makes difficult plants easier to grow.

When can I expect delivery?

• Gauteng (Jhb/Pta) - 1-3 working days
• Nationwide (Cpt/Dbn+) - 2-5 working days
• Outlying Areas - 3-7 working days

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