Shrimp King Active Soil

Dennerle Shrimp King Active Soil

Active Substrate for Shrimp Aquariums

Dennerle Shrimp King Active Soil is a premium active substrate developed specifically for the successful keeping and breeding of freshwater shrimp that prefer soft, slightly acidic water.

Made from 100% natural raw materials, including carefully selected natural soils and fertile volcanic Andosol, Shrimp King Active Soil combines substrate, mineral supply and biological filtration in one.

Its active ion-exchange properties modify the aquarium water by lowering carbonate hardness and stabilising the pH in the slightly acidic range – creating conditions particularly well suited to sensitive soft-water shrimp.

Key Benefits

• Specially developed for shrimp keeping and breeding

• Particularly suitable for Bee Shrimp and other soft-water Caridina

• Made from 100% natural raw materials

• Contains fertile volcanic Andosol

• Actively creates soft, slightly acidic water

• Helps stabilise pH at approximately 6.0–6.5

• Can reduce carbonate hardness to approximately 0–2 °dKH, depending on the source water

• Provides valuable minerals and trace elements

• Natural source of humic and fulvic acids

• Does not discolour the aquarium water

• Highly porous structure provides an excellent surface for beneficial microorganisms

• Provides a natural bio-filter function

• Helps support healthy, clear aquarium water

• Suitable as a complete aquarium substrate

Designed for Soft-Water Shrimp

Shrimp King Active Soil was specifically developed for shrimp species that naturally thrive in soft, slightly acidic water.

It is particularly suitable for Bee Shrimp varieties including:

• Crystal Red

• Red Bee

• Tiger Bee

• Shadow Shrimp

• Other soft-water Caridina species

By actively influencing the water parameters, the soil helps create conditions closer to those these shrimp experience in their natural habitats.

Active Water Conditioning

Unlike an inert gravel or sand, Shrimp King Active Soil actively influences aquarium water chemistry.

Acting as a natural ion exchanger, it lowers and stabilises the pH at approximately:

pH 6.0–6.5

At the same time, it reduces carbonate hardness. Depending on the starting water, KH can be lowered to approximately:

0–2 °dKH

This makes Shrimp King Active Soil particularly valuable when creating specialised soft-water shrimp aquariums.

Volcanic Andosol

The soil contains natural Andosol, a highly fertile volcanic soil formed from mineral-rich volcanic material.

Andosol naturally contains valuable minerals and trace elements and is also a source of humic and fulvic acids.

These natural components help create a biologically favourable environment while supporting the health and growth of shrimp.

Natural Bio-Filter Function

The porous structure of Shrimp King Active Soil provides a large surface area for colonisation by beneficial microorganisms.

These microorganisms form an important part of the aquarium's biological filtration system and contribute to stable, healthy water conditions.

The biofilm and microorganisms that develop throughout a mature shrimp aquarium are also particularly valuable to baby shrimp, which continually graze surfaces in search of microscopic food.

How to Use

Add Shrimp King Active Soil unwashed directly to the dry aquarium.

Dennerle recommends a substrate depth of approximately:

3–5 cm

Once positioned, carefully fill the aquarium with water to avoid unnecessarily disturbing the substrate.

Do not rinse before use.

Important When Choosing Your Water

Because Shrimp King Active Soil actively lowers KH and pH, it is designed primarily for species requiring soft, slightly acidic water.

For specialised Caridina shrimp aquariums, the starting water and mineral composition are just as important as the substrate. Always select water parameters according to the requirements of the particular shrimp species being kept.

Available Sizes

4 L
Dennerle Item No.: 6177
EAN / Barcode: 4001615061772

8 L
Dennerle Item No.: 6178
EAN / Barcode: 4001615061789

Ideal For

Bee Shrimp • Crystal Red Shrimp • Red Bee Shrimp • Tiger Bee Shrimp • Shadow Shrimp • Soft-Water Caridina • Shrimp Breeding Aquariums

Dennerle Shrimp King Active Soil provides much more than an attractive substrate. By combining active water conditioning, natural volcanic soil, minerals, trace elements and biological filtration, it creates an excellent foundation for specialised soft-water shrimp aquariums.