{"product_id":"dymax-plant-base-soil-3l","title":"DYMAX Plant Base Soil 3L","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDYMAX Plant Base Soil 3L\u003c\/strong\u003e is a nutrient‑rich planted aquarium substrate designed for high‑tech and lushly planted tanks. DYMAX Plant Base Soil 3L supports strong root growth, provides trace elements, gently lowers pH and softens water to create ideal conditions for most tropical fish, shrimp and demanding aquarium plants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mb-1 mt-2 whitespace-pre-line leading-relaxed first:mt-0\" data-sentry-component=\"P\" data-sentry-source-file=\"p.tsx\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDYMAX Plant Base Soil 3L\u003c\/strong\u003e is a premium planted aquarium substrate created for aquascapers who want healthy, vigorous plant growth. Many popular aquarium plants feed heavily through their roots, and \u003cstrong\u003eDYMAX Plant Base Soil 3L\u003c\/strong\u003e provides a nutrient‑rich base that encourages strong root systems, lush foliage and stable long‑term growth.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mb-1 mt-2 whitespace-pre-line leading-relaxed first:mt-0\" data-sentry-component=\"P\" data-sentry-source-file=\"p.tsx\"\u003eThe carefully sized granules of \u003cstrong\u003eDYMAX Plant Base Soil 3L\u003c\/strong\u003e allow water to flow through the substrate, increasing surface area for beneficial bacteria and helping to maintain excellent biological filtration. 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