--- product_id: 51178733 title: "Dennerle Scapers Soil" brand: "dennerle" price: "$669.04" currency: USD in_stock: true reviews_count: 12 category: "Dennerle" url: https://www.desertcart.ec/products/51178733-dennerle-scapers-soil store_origin: EC region: Ecuador --- # Nutrient-rich substrate Soft acidic water pH 6-6.5 Balanced minerals & trace elements Dennerle Scapers Soil **Brand:** dennerle **Price:** $669.04 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 🌿 Elevate your aquarium’s ecosystem—where plants don’t just grow, they thrive! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Dennerle Scapers Soil by dennerle - **How much does it cost?** $669.04 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.ec](https://www.desertcart.ec/products/51178733-dennerle-scapers-soil) ## Best For - dennerle enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted dennerle brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Perfect pH Balance:** Creates soft, slightly acidic water (pH 6-6.5) ideal for sensitive aquatic flora. - • **Natural Water Softening:** Maintains low carbonate hardness (kH 0-2°d) for optimal plant health. - • **Boost Your Aquascape Growth:** Packed with essential minerals for lush, vibrant plants that thrive. - • **Instant Tank Transformation:** Switch from inert gravel to active soil and watch your plants flourish within days. - • **Trusted by Aquascaping Pros:** Highly rated with 4.6 stars and proven results in real planted tanks. ## Overview Dennerle Scapers Soil is a nutrient-rich substrate designed to promote strong aquatic plant growth by supplying essential minerals and trace elements. It actively softens water to a slightly acidic pH of 6-6.5 and maintains low carbonate hardness, creating the perfect environment for sensitive plants. Ideal for aquascaping enthusiasts seeking rapid, healthy plant development and a natural tank aesthetic. ## Description From the manufacturer Scaper's Soil - 4L, 8L Scaper's Soil effectively prevents annoying algae growth for 3 reasons Thanks to the special nutrient formula - so the nutrients are primarily beneficial to the plants, but not the algae. Thanks to the nutrient buffer function: as with a battery, excess nutrients are absorbed from the free water and only released back to the plants if necessary. Thanks to the powerful promotion of plant growth - because well-growing aquatic plants are the strongest opponents of algae. Active substrate for plant aquariums Nutrient substrate for powerful plant growth With all vital minerals and trace elements With fertile volcanic soil With bio filter function for healthy, clear water Actively creates soft, slightly acidic water (approx. pH 6-6.5, KH 0-2 °d) With valuable humic and fulvic acids Ideal for all plants, fish and shrimp that require soft, slightly acidic water Suitable for soil filters (shrimp cultivation) Special nutrient formula - does not promote algae Scapers Soil - 4L Scaper's Soil has active ion exchange properties. This lowers the pH value and stabilises it in the slightly acidic range (approx. pH 6.0-6.5). At the same time, it reduces the carbonate hardness - depending on the output water up to close to 0 °d KH - and thus makes the water significantly softer. It also serves as a natural source of valuable humic and fulvic acids without staining the water. This is how Scaper's Soil creates water values that numerous tropical aquarium plants and fish are used to from their natural habitats. Soft, slightly acidic water, for example, is ideal for most South American ornamental fish such as neon salmlers, scalars or discus. Despite the soft water, Scaper's Soil is safe to use in combination with a CO2 fertiliser, as the pH value is stabilised by the soil. Scaper's Soil ensures crystal clear water and healthy living conditions. The porous surface provides the ideal substrate for settling important cleaning bacteria. So the entire substrate becomes a huge organic filter. It thus creates optimal conditions for effective, biological self-cleaning and thus for the best water quality. At the same time, the soil binds numerous harmful substances directly from the water. The granules are double fired and therefore water stable for the long term. Scaper's Soil is an active substrate specially developed for aquariums. It creates a slightly acidic, soft water as most animals and plants from tropical areas love. Scaper's Soil is ideal for plant aquariums, especially aquascaping, and shrimp aquariums. Scaper's Soil is made from 100% natural raw materials. Made from different, carefully selected, natural soils, it provides all the vital minerals and trace elements that aquarium plants need daily. The irregularly shaped grains with a diameter of 1 to 4 mm make the soil look particularly natural. Its loose structure allows optimal soil flooding, plant roots can grow well. Scaper's Soil provides the perfect base for healthy, powerful plant growth and sumptuous colours. Mosses also benefit from this and show it through compact growth and rich green leaves. The deep black colour creates an intense, vibrant contrast to the bright green of the plants. Scapers Soil - 8L About Andosol Scaper's Soil is particularly beneficial for growth thanks to its content of natural Andosol. The term is composed of the Japanese an do, which means "black ground", and the Latin sol for "ground". Andosols develop preferably in mountainous, rain-rich regions based on mineral-rich volcanic ashes. The floors are characterised by a dark brown to pitch black colouring. They are particularly rich in vital nutrients, minerals and trace elements. At the same time, they have a high content of valuable humic and fulvic acids. Andosol soils are therefore extremely fertile and are highly valued agriculturally. Also suitable for shrimp Its pH and KH lowering properties as well as the excellent filter performance make Scaper's Soil the optimal substrate for the keeping and breeding of shrimp species that require soft, slightly acidic water, such as Crystal Red and Red Bee. Thanks to the long-term stable grains, Scaper's Soil is ideal for use in combination with soil filters, as they are often used for shrimp keeping. The water is thus adjusted even faster to the ideal values and the filter performance increases. Thanks to the loose but stable structure, the substrate is optimally supplied with oxygen, so that no rotting foci can form. Its highly porous surface forms an excellent settlement substrate for important micro-organisms that especially need baby shrimp for their development. The colour and drawing of the shrimp come into its own on Scaper's Soil. Straight white, red or yellow shrimp literally shine against the deep black background. Review: Plants Are Loving It - I ordered this on Wednesday and it arrived by Friday. I was a little annoyed that I had to pay £5 delivery, but the tank was rescaped and replanted by Saturday, so I can't complain. I tore down my initial setup, held back a lot of established water, filter, etc and switched the inert gravel I've had for the last 7 years, over to this soil. After two days of having a soil based tank, the dwarf hairgrass has already started sending out runners and my Juncus repens is turning red on the tops too. The only downside to the huge change, is that my tank is now going through a nitrogen cycle, which I was expecting, since I read online that soil gives off Ammonia for the first couple of weeks after adding it to a tank. But something to consider if you want to change over to soil too and have fish in your tank. Another problem I'm facing is that every time I replant something, or mess around with the hardscape; which is a natural thing to do in a planted tank, the soil kicks up a lot of dust which then settles as a thin brown layer on all of my plants. I'm hoping after my tank finishes this cycle and I am able to do a few water changes, that this won't be a problem. But I'm sure a gravel cap will sort the problem or at least reduce the issue if it doesn't resolve itself. One last thing, this soil gravel is labelled as black, but it is actually a dusty brown, a little disappointing. But it does add a more natural vibe to the tank. Overall, I'm over the moon with the soil gravel from Dennerle and i wouldn't hesitate to use it again. Review: happy with it so - real test of this product will be how the plants look in 6 months, happy with it so far ## Features - Nutrient substrate for strong plant growth - With all essential minerals and trace elements - Actively creates soft, slightly acidic water (approx. pH 6-6.5, kH 0-2°d) ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B00LFWSXCO | | Best Sellers Rank | 185,892 in Pet Supplies ( See Top 100 in Pet Supplies ) 307 in Aquarium Gravel | | Brand | Dennerle | | Brand Name | Dennerle | | Customer Reviews | 4.7 out of 5 stars 332 Reviews | | Global Trade Identification Number | 04001615045819 | | Item Type Name | Scapers Soil | | Item Weight | 7.35 Kilograms | | Item weight | 7.35 Kilograms | | Manufacturer | Dennerle | | Manufacturer Part Number | 4581 | | Model Number | 4581 | | Number of Packs | 1 | | Style | Tropical | | Style Name | Tropical | | Unit Count | 1 count | | Unit count | 1 count | | Volume | 8 Litres | ## Product Details - **Brand:** Dennerle - **Global Trade Identification Number:** 04001615045819 - **Item weight:** 7.35 Kilograms - **Style:** Tropical ## Images ![Dennerle Scapers Soil - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51A5bPysfJL.jpg) ![Dennerle Scapers Soil - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81d9-aG+KRL.jpg) ![Dennerle Scapers Soil - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81w-+wqM4JL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Plants Are Loving It *by L***H on 29 May 2017* I ordered this on Wednesday and it arrived by Friday. I was a little annoyed that I had to pay £5 delivery, but the tank was rescaped and replanted by Saturday, so I can't complain. I tore down my initial setup, held back a lot of established water, filter, etc and switched the inert gravel I've had for the last 7 years, over to this soil. After two days of having a soil based tank, the dwarf hairgrass has already started sending out runners and my Juncus repens is turning red on the tops too. The only downside to the huge change, is that my tank is now going through a nitrogen cycle, which I was expecting, since I read online that soil gives off Ammonia for the first couple of weeks after adding it to a tank. But something to consider if you want to change over to soil too and have fish in your tank. Another problem I'm facing is that every time I replant something, or mess around with the hardscape; which is a natural thing to do in a planted tank, the soil kicks up a lot of dust which then settles as a thin brown layer on all of my plants. I'm hoping after my tank finishes this cycle and I am able to do a few water changes, that this won't be a problem. But I'm sure a gravel cap will sort the problem or at least reduce the issue if it doesn't resolve itself. One last thing, this soil gravel is labelled as black, but it is actually a dusty brown, a little disappointing. But it does add a more natural vibe to the tank. Overall, I'm over the moon with the soil gravel from Dennerle and i wouldn't hesitate to use it again. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ happy with it so *by S***H on 9 February 2018* real test of this product will be how the plants look in 6 months, happy with it so far ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ but it's a great product. *by E***S on 31 January 2018* Now I know that I prefer the powder on the top, but it's a great product. ## Frequently Bought Together - Dennerle Scapers Soil - Tetra Test 6-in-1 Strips Aquarium to Test 6 Essential Water Quality Parameters in Less Than 60 Seconds, Pack of 25 - Tetra CO2 Plus 250 ml --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.ec/products/51178733-dennerle-scapers-soil](https://www.desertcart.ec/products/51178733-dennerle-scapers-soil) --- *Product available on Desertcart Ecuador* *Store origin: EC* *Last updated: 2026-06-23*