{"product_id":"medium-aquarium-starter-kit-plants-substrate","title":"🌱 Medium Aquarium Starter Kit – Live Plants \u0026 Natural Substrate (20L-35 Gallons)","description":"\u003cp\u003e🪴 Build your natural planted aquarium the easy way with our \u003cstrong\u003eMedium Aquarium Starter Kit\u003c\/strong\u003e for 20L-35 gallon tanks. You’ll get a balanced mix of live plants plus our Aqua Preta natural substrate so the tank stabilizes fast—Father Fish style (no CO₂, no chemicals).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat's Included\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🌿 \u003cstrong\u003e6 Stem Plants\u003c\/strong\u003e (assorted, fast-growing)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🌱 \u003cstrong\u003e2–4 Cryptocoryne\u003c\/strong\u003e (variety based on availability)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🌾 \u003cstrong\u003e1 Micro Sword\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🪴 \u003cstrong\u003e1 Fern\u003c\/strong\u003e (e.g., Java Fern\/Water Sprite)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🍃 \u003cstrong\u003e1 Floating Plant\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e⚔️ \u003cstrong\u003e1 Sword Plant\u003c\/strong\u003e (Echinodorus)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🍀 \u003cstrong\u003e1 Dwarf Sagittaria\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🌪️ \u003cstrong\u003e1 Corkscrew Vallisneria\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🌍 \u003cstrong\u003eAqua Preta Starter Soil\u003c\/strong\u003e (for 10–30 gallons)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eSpecies may vary by season\/availability. We curate for balance, fast start, and low-tech success.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy Choose This Kit\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✅ Heavy initial planting for rapid cycling and algae control\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✅ Works in low-tech, no-CO₂, Father Fish–style setups\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✅ Rooted + floating mix for oxygenation and natural filtration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✅ Includes natural substrate foundation for long-term stability\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFather Fish Tip\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse \u003cstrong\u003e1 inch\u003c\/strong\u003e of Aqua Preta soil capped with \u003cstrong\u003e2–3 inches\u003c\/strong\u003e of pool filter sand. Plant heavily and avoid disturbing the cap—let the biology do the work. Trim as needed once growth takes off.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e👉 Pair with a gentle sponge filter and simple full-spectrum light for a clean, low-maintenance setup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNeed soil only? Check out our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/father-fish-aquarium.myshopify.com\/collections\/aqua-preta-soils\" title=\"Aqua Preta Natural Substrate\"\u003eAqua Preta Natural Substrate\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"958\" data-start=\"920\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOut of stock items will be substituted in order to facilitate the order.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Father Fish Aquarium","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51908760305937,"sku":null,"price":76.49,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0755\/0500\/8913\/files\/medium-aquarium-starter-kit-plants-substrate-father-fish.jpg?v=1759850123","url":"https:\/\/fatherfishaquarium.com\/products\/medium-aquarium-starter-kit-plants-substrate","provider":"Father Fish Aquarium","version":"1.0","type":"link"}