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New Products
Substrate
The substrate of the aquarium is the base of a healthy aquarium. A good watercirculation and supply of nutrients and oxygen, high activity from bacteria for the biological balance, absorbtion of nutrients by the roots of aquatic plants etc. In short: a healthy substrate contributes to a clear, fresh aquarium with good plant growth.
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Aqua Soil
A healthy, nutrient rich substrate is the foundation of a healthy aquarium! Without good substrate the plants in the aquarium wil not grow well and due to lack of nutrients they will make an unhealthy impression. Good substrate stimulates the growth of roots, improves biological activity and increases the overall succes of the aquarium in the long term.
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Nutritional base
Aquariumplants need special nutrients to grow well, take root, develop new leaves, maintain their color and stay in shape. Nearly all aquarium plants are marsh plants that take up nutrients through their roots out of the substrate. A nutritional base layer helps to prefent shortage in nutrients by the aquarium plants and is also beneficial for the long term use.
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Additives
The aquarium substrate is the foundation of a healthy aquarium. A good circulation and supply of nutrients, oxygen, high bacterial activity for biological balance, providing optimal conditions for the roots of aquarium plants etc. It is important to provide the best possible circumstances by the use of additves and ensure maximum health, clarity and plant growth, also for the long term!
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Cosmetic Sand
Aquarium sand determines the atmosphere in an aquarium. Create a natural atmosphere with the right sand on the bottom. By using decorative sand there rise numerous possibities to achieve other natural layout designs. Very nice optical effects can be created by using decorative sand. Get creative by adding more texture to the layout with different sizes. Try it yourself with these natural looking sands!
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Lava split 2-8mmContent: 2 liter 5 liter€3.95
Lava split 2-8mm can be used to apply a layer under the soil. It retains its shape, so there is no chance of shrinking or sagging. There is plenty of space between the grains for water circulation. The surface is also porous, which can harbor bacteria.
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Azaqua Substrate flatter€24.90
With this substrate flatter it is easy to flatten the bottom. It has 2 different widths (17mm and 70mm) to make the bottom flat even in small spaces. Suitable for the beginner and the advanced aquascaper!
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WIO Insula Pad AquagrowSize: SS S M€24.90from €19.90WIO AquaGrow InsulaPads are all-in-one, versatile and flexible pads filled with the ideal substrate mix for healthy growth of aquatic and marsh plants. The substrate mix ensures perfect plant growth, without using excess soil or nutrient substrate.
available in:
XS: 7x5 cm (packed per 3)
S: 10x7 cm (packed per 2)
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WIO Heaven sandContent: 2 kg 5 kg€11.90Bright white natural quartz sand with a natural mix of pale colors and grain size mix. Heaven Sand is a high-contrast cosmetic sand that brightens the landscape. Heaven sand gives the impression of crystal clear high mountain streams.
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WIO Tigris sandContent: 2 kg 5 kg€11.90
Pale yellowish natural silica sand with a natural mix of earthy pale colors and grain size mix. Tigris sand is a very natural cosmetic sand that adds warmth to the landscapes.
Available in 2 kg and 5 kg bags
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WIO El Dorado sandContent: 2 kg 5 kg€11.90
Orange-like natural quartz sand with a natural mix of ocher colors and grain size mix. El Dorado sand is a very natural cosmetic sand that gives the impression of lower riverbeds and deltas.
Available in 2 kg and 5 kg bags
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WIO Bumblebee sandContent: 2 kg 5 kg€11.90
Mustard natural silica sand that gives the impression of desert sand. Bumblebee sand is natural cosmetic sand with a very unique, high-density color that will make any landscape unforgettable.
Available in 2 kg and 5 kg bags
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WIO Canyon sandContent: 2 kg 5 kg€11.90
This sand is composed of fine and small mixed grains, giving it an extremely natural aesthetic. It has a warm, soft color and orange color when wet and can be used to great effect in biotope displays and aquascapes.
Available in 2 kg and 5 kg bags
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WIO Inferno sandContent: 2 kg 5 kg€11.90
Inferno sand is a dark colored sand that looks very natural and is very similar to the types of silt and mud substrates found in aquatic habitats. It can also be used excellently in an aquascape, especially in combination with bright green plants.
Available in 2 kg and 5 kg bags
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WIO Cimarron sandContent: 2 kg 5 kg€11.90
The name of this sand comes from the Spanish word cimarrón, which means "wild" or "untamed". Earthy natural silica sand with a higher grain mix. Cimarron cosmetic sand gives a very natural image of a riverbed. It is also the perfect sand to mix with our range of cosmetic sands to add extra texture and complexity.
Available in 2 kg and 5 kg bags
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WIO Choco sandContent: 2 kg 5 kg€11.90
Unique chocolate-colored river sand to create truly natural biotope riverbeds. Choco Sand is a natural cosmetic sand with a very unique dense brownish color that will create contrasting aquascapes and biotopes.
Available in 2 kg and 5 kg bags
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WIO Midnight sandContent: 2 kg 5 kg€11.90Unique dark river sand to create impressive natural landscapes. Midnight sand is a natural cosmetic sand with matte black dark tones that will create contrasting aquascapes and biotopes.
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WIO Himalayan sandContent: 2 kg 5 kg€11.90
Pink white fine natural silica sand with a natural grain size mix from pink to white colors that gives a bright, soft atmosphere to any nature scene.
Available in 2 kg and 5 kg bags
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WIO Rocket sandContent: 2 kg 5 kg€11.90
Shady sand with a mix of light to dark gray grain mix to create a truly natural biotope riverbed impression.
Available in 2 kg and 5 kg bags
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WIO Elderly gravelContent: 2 kg 5 kgSize: S L Mix€23.90from €11.90
Natural river gravel provides a very natural impression of the riverbed. Elderly gravel is the perfect match for Elderly stones and Elderly boulders, use it to create stone slopes and fine details in the landscape. It also makes a beautiful contrast by using Heaven sand.
Available in 2kg and 5kg bags:
S: Size mix from 3-10mm.
Mix: Size mix from 3-40mm.
L: Size mix from 20-40mm. -
WIO Druid gravelContent: 2 kg 5 kgSize: S L Mix€23.90from €11.90
This dark gray stone could have a dramatic effect in aquascapes and biotopes. Once wet, smooth surfaces combine well with plants and when different sizes are mixed, it looks like a very natural riverbed.
Available in 2kg and 5kg bags:
S: Size mix from 10-20mm.
Mix: Size mix from 10-40mm.
L: Size mix from 20-40mm. -
WIO Stream gravelContent: 2 kg 5 kgSize: S L Mix€23.90from €11.90
High mountain stream gravel that impresses a stony riverbed. You can combine different sizes to create complexity and depth in your landscape. This gravel increases the water hardness somewhat as biotopes of high mountain rock flows. A perfect gravel to combine with Heaven sand to achieve the transparency and purity of biotopes in high mountain streams.
Available in 2kg and 5kg bags:
S: Size mix from 3-10mm.
Mix: Size mix from 3-40mm.
L: Size mix from 20-40mm. -
WIO Bumblebee gravelContent: 2 kg 5 kgSize: S L Mix€23.90from €11.90
Natural yellowish ocher gravel that gives warmth to nature. Ideal gravel to combine with hardscape materials in the same tone as: bumblebee boulders, bumblebee stone, fossil woodstone, bumblebee sand, El Dorado sand, Tigris sand and most woods and roots.
Available in 2kg and 5kg bags:
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WIO Belladonna clayContent: 2 kg 5 kgSize: S L Mix€23.90from €11.90
Natural earth-colored gravel with finer and smaller size. It is ideal for smaller and nano tanks to bring warmth and a sense of scale to nature. Perfect gravel to combine and mix with El Dorado sand, Tigris sand and Cimarron sand.
Available in 2kg and 5kg bags:
S: Size mix from 3-10mm.
Mix: Size mix from 3-40mm.
L: Size mix from 10-40mm. -
WIO Black Venom gravelContent: 2 kg 5 kgSize: S L Mix€23.90from €11.90
Our Black Venom gravel can be perfectly combined with our Black Venom Boulders or used as a stand-alone substrate. The dark gray, smooth surfaces of these river stones provide soft contrast and texture when combined with plants and other hardscapes and would look particularly good when used as detail around plants such as Anubias. They are also ideal for creating 'flow biotopes'!
Available in 2kg and 5kg bags:
S: Size mix from 3-10mm.
Mix: Size mix from 3-40mm.
L: Size mix from 20-40mm. -
WIO Silver Shadow gravelContent: 2 kg 5 kgSize: S L Mix€23.90from €11.90
The use of textures in both aquascapes and biotopes is very important and can really help bring a display to life. The Silver Shadow gravel provides an impactful texture with dramatic colors and provides a striking contrast to green plants and light sand. Its small size allows it to be used in a variety of ways in aquascaping and when combined with our Silver Shadow Nano Rocks, it creates a moody and striking composition that looks fantastic as part of a stream or river rapids biotope.
Available in 2kg and 5kg bags:
S: Size mix from 1-20mm
Mix: Size mix from 1-40mm
L: Size mix from 20-40mm -
WIO Biotope Bed Nautilus LightContent: 2 kg 5 kg€29.90Our Nautilus series is a unique product based on careful research of wild habitats. Nautilus light consists of small, medium and various large shells and is inspired by the substrates in Lake Malawi, where a number of fish have evolved to use shells for shelter and build nests. Similar substrates of small, pale shells are found in the Bonito karst streams of western Brazil, where many popular aquarium fish and plants live.
