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[ARRIVED 15-JAN-2026] UP Aqua Shrimp Sand 2kgUP Aqua Shrimp Sand 2kg Shrimp focused buffering substrate designed to support breeding, colour, and stable soft water conditions Quick Facts Weight: Approx. 2 kg Type: Shrimp buffering substrate Colour: Black Best For: Shrimp tanks & planted aquariums pH Effect: Buffers toward approx. 6. 5 Suitable For: Caridina, Neocaridina & soft water setups Is this for you? Good if: You keep freshwater shrimp You want stable soft water conditions You run a shrimp
UP Aqua Shrimp Sand – 2kg
Shrimp-focused buffering substrate designed to support breeding, colour, and stable soft-water conditions
Quick Facts
- Weight: Approx. 2 kg
- Type: Shrimp buffering substrate
- Colour: Black
- Best For: Shrimp tanks & planted aquariums
- pH Effect: Buffers toward approx. 6.5
- Suitable For: Caridina, Neocaridina & soft-water setups
Is this for you?
✔️ Good if:
- You keep freshwater shrimp
- You want stable soft-water conditions
- You run a shrimp breeding setup
- You prefer dark substrate for stronger shrimp colour contrast
❌ Avoid if:
- You keep hard-water species requiring alkaline conditions
- You want an inert substrate with no buffering effect
- You frequently disturb substrate layers
- You only keep large digging fish
Why this substrate?
UP Aqua Shrimp Sand is engineered specifically for shrimp keeping, helping create a stable environment that supports moulting, breeding, and overall shrimp health.
Its buffering capability gently lowers and stabilises pH, making it particularly useful for soft-water shrimp species such as Caridina.
The black substrate colour also enhances shrimp visibility and colour contrast, making reds, blues, and patterned shrimp stand out more clearly.
Common mistakes
- Mixing with high-buffering alkaline substrates
- Using untreated hard tap water
- Constantly disturbing substrate during maintenance
- Expecting instant water parameter changes
- Overcleaning beneficial substrate bacteria
Setup made simple
- Rinse lightly only if required
- Add as base layer to shrimp aquarium
- Fill tank slowly to avoid disturbing substrate
- Allow cycling before livestock introduction
- Monitor pH and water parameters during setup
Pair with
- RO water and remineraliser
- Shrimp-safe sponge filtration
- Leaf litter and botanicals
- Caridina or Neocaridina shrimp
- Low-tech planted aquascapes
Shrimp substrate matters more than many hobbyists realise. Stable pH and mineral balance often influence breeding success more than expensive shrimp food or additives.
FAQ
Does this lower pH?
Yes. It is designed to buffer water toward a softer, lower pH environment around 6.5.
Is this suitable for Neocaridina shrimp?
Yes. It can be used for both Neocaridina and Caridina shrimp setups.
Can I use this in planted tanks?
Yes. It is suitable for planted freshwater aquariums.
Do I need to rinse it?
Light rinsing may be used if needed, but excessive rinsing may reduce fine beneficial particles.
Will it affect water chemistry?
Yes. It is an active substrate designed to influence pH and water stability.
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