---
product_id: 9141211
title: "Sand for Aquatic Plants"
brand: "up aqua"
price: "¥29473"
currency: JPY
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 8
category: "Up Aqua"
url: https://www.desertcart.jp/products/9141211-sand-for-aquatic-plants
store_origin: JP
region: Japan
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# pH balanced at 6.5 11 lbs premium weight durable, slow breakdown Sand for Aquatic Plants

**Brand:** up aqua
**Price:** ¥29473
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🌿 Elevate your aquarium game with the substrate that means serious plant business!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Sand for Aquatic Plants by up aqua
- **How much does it cost?** ¥29473 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.jp](https://www.desertcart.jp/products/9141211-sand-for-aquatic-plants)

## Best For

- up aqua enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted up aqua brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Long-Lasting Stability:** Engineered to resist breakdown, ensuring a stable substrate environment for months.
- • **Ready-to-Use Convenience:** No rinsing needed—just pour and watch your underwater garden flourish.
- • **Optimal pH for Thriving Growth:** Precisely balanced pH 6.5 to unlock your aquatic plants’ full potential.
- • **Trusted by Aquarists Worldwide:** Join a community of serious hobbyists who swear by UP AQUA’s quality substrate.
- • **Perfect Weight for Easy Handling:** 11 pounds of premium aqua sand—ideal for both small and large planted tanks.

## Overview

UP AQUA’s Sand for Aquatic Plants is a premium 11-pound substrate designed specifically for planted freshwater aquariums and shrimp tanks. It maintains an optimal pH of 6.5 to promote healthy plant growth, requires no rinsing before use, and features a durable composition that resists breakdown over time. Perfect for aquarists seeking a reliable, long-lasting foundation for thriving aquatic ecosystems.

## Description

Special formulated for aquatic plants, to maintain the pH at 6.5 For optimal plant growth. Does not easily break down.

Review: Best substrate for live plants I've found - In close to 40 years as an aquarist the issue with growing live plants in an aquarium, apart from right chemistry, CO2 levels etc, has ALWAYS been consistently: QUALITY SUBSTRATE. I was skeptical at first, but used in a 10 gallon start up Betta tank. A little cloudiness first time water was added, bu that was easily filtered out. 48 hours later some plants were added, and the CO2 started with small nitrate additions and water changes. The plants are thriving and when you move some of the gravel you can see the healthy growth of the root structures. If you are SERIOUS about wanted a planted aquarium, use this stuff! Sure, for a 40 or 60 or 100 gallon aquarium you will need a lot and it won't be cheap, but trust me, in the long run you will find it worth every penny in terms of messing with substrate, removing dead plants or leaves etc.
Review: Plants grow & creatures thrive - This UP substrate is pretty cool. It looks like perfectly round pebbles when you first add it to your tank, but it will eventually (over a 6 mos to 24 mos) soften into a soil-ish substrate that your plants and swimming creatures will hopefully thrive in. Mine have done really well with UP. I don't rinse it. Just remember - everyone's water is different so this substrate will work differently depending on your water chemistry. Be sure to test your water to determine if it's hard or soft.

## Features

- Ph value at 6.5
- Does not require rinse before use
- Not easy to break down
- The Package Weight Of The Product Is 11.0 Pounds

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B00HZXBC3E |
| Assembly required | No |
| Batteries required | No |
| Best Sellers Rank | #288,703 in Pet Supplies ( See Top 100 in Pet Supplies ) #256 in Aquarium Sand |
| Brand | UP AQUA |
| Color | Black |
| Customer Reviews | 4.2 4.2 out of 5 stars (107) |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 04712304645851 |
| Import | Imported |
| Indoor/Outdoor Usage | Indoor, Outdoor |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Item Package Quantity | 1 |
| Item Weight | 11 pounds |
| Item model number | UA-560B |
| Manufacturer | UP AQUA |
| Material | Aqua Sand |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Package Information | Bag |
| Plant or Animal Product Type | Planted Freshwater Aquariums and Shrimp tanks |
| Product Dimensions | 13"D x 16"W x 10"H |
| Recommended Uses For Product | For Planted freshwater aquariums and shrimp tanks |
| Seasons | All |
| Specific Uses For Product | Aquarium |
| Unit Count | 176 Ounce |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** UP AQUA
- **Color:** Black
- **Material:** Aqua Sand
- **Plant or Animal Product Type:** Planted Freshwater Aquariums and Shrimp tanks
- **Product Dimensions:** 13"D x 16"W x 10"H

## Images

![Sand for Aquatic Plants - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/21VFxTY63UL.jpg)
![Sand for Aquatic Plants - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51wI9cdDGgL.jpg)
![Sand for Aquatic Plants - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/612Eol8YesL.jpg)
![Sand for Aquatic Plants - Image 4](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71pDPg0ierL.jpg)
![Sand for Aquatic Plants - Image 5](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/91KG0AcxeoL.jpg)

## Available Options

This product comes in different **Size** options.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Best substrate for live plants I've found
*by S***X on August 17, 2019*

In close to 40 years as an aquarist the issue with growing live plants in an aquarium, apart from right chemistry, CO2 levels etc, has ALWAYS been consistently: QUALITY SUBSTRATE. I was skeptical at first, but used in a 10 gallon start up Betta tank. A little cloudiness first time water was added, bu that was easily filtered out. 48 hours later some plants were added, and the CO2 started with small nitrate additions and water changes. The plants are thriving and when you move some of the gravel you can see the healthy growth of the root structures. If you are SERIOUS about wanted a planted aquarium, use this stuff! Sure, for a 40 or 60 or 100 gallon aquarium you will need a lot and it won't be cheap, but trust me, in the long run you will find it worth every penny in terms of messing with substrate, removing dead plants or leaves etc.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Plants grow & creatures thrive
*by C***X on June 8, 2020*

This UP substrate is pretty cool. It looks like perfectly round pebbles when you first add it to your tank, but it will eventually (over a 6 mos to 24 mos) soften into a soil-ish substrate that your plants and swimming creatures will hopefully thrive in. Mine have done really well with UP. I don't rinse it. Just remember - everyone's water is different so this substrate will work differently depending on your water chemistry. Be sure to test your water to determine if it's hard or soft.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Very clean
*by P***E on November 29, 2024*

It is a good inert aquarium substrate - very clean. A good rinse and it is ready to go into a new aquascape. The particles are fine, but not too fine. Stands up to gravel vacuuming well.

## Frequently Bought Together

- UP AQUA Sand for Aquatic Plants
- API ROOT TABS Freshwater Aquarium Plant Fertilizer 0.4-Ounce 10-Count Box

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*Last updated: 2026-02-20*