{"product_id":"tropica-substrate","title":"Tropica Substrate","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col gap-4 grow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" data-message-id=\"bff16043-30e8-4777-83ce-58c97ae153bf\" data-turn-start-message=\"true\" dir=\"auto\" data-message-model-slug=\"gpt-5-3-mini\" class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal outline-none keyboard-focused:focus-ring [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-1\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert w-full wrap-break-word light markdown-new-styling\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"23\" data-end=\"334\"\u003eTropica Substrate is a nutrient-rich base layer designed to support strong, long-term plant growth in newly established aquariums. It is used underneath aquarium gravel or decorative substrate to provide essential nutrients directly to plant roots, especially during the critical early stages of aquarium setup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"336\" data-end=\"605\"\u003eThis substrate absorbs nutrients and gradually makes them available to plants, encouraging healthy root development and sustained growth over time. It is chemically neutral and does not affect KH or pH, making it suitable for a wide range of freshwater aquarium setups.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"607\" data-end=\"724\"\u003eIdeal for use during initial aquarium setup, it helps plants establish quickly and grow more robustly from the start.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"726\" data-end=\"729\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"1qw4ccu\" data-start=\"731\" data-end=\"745\"\u003eHow to Use\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"747\" data-end=\"983\"\u003eApply Tropica Substrate as a \u003cstrong data-start=\"776\" data-end=\"795\"\u003e1 cm base layer\u003c\/strong\u003e across the bottom of the aquarium during setup, then cover with gravel, sand, or aquascaping substrate of choice. Best results are achieved when used before filling the tank and planting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"985\" data-end=\"988\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"qhba7d\" data-start=\"990\" data-end=\"1009\"\u003eAvailable Sizes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1010\" data-end=\"1033\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003e• 1 L\u003cbr data-start=\"1015\" data-end=\"1018\"\u003e• 2.5 L\u003cbr data-start=\"1025\" data-end=\"1028\"\u003e• 5 L\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Tropica","offers":[{"title":"1L","offer_id":48183329358046,"sku":null,"price":17.49,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2.5L","offer_id":48183329390814,"sku":null,"price":31.49,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"5L","offer_id":48183329423582,"sku":null,"price":49.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0645\/4768\/4574\/files\/1-10.jpg?v=1777516543","url":"https:\/\/poseidonaquaticsandplants.com\/products\/tropica-substrate","provider":"Poseidon Aquatics And Plants","version":"1.0","type":"link"}