{"product_id":"ista-premium-soil-large-nutrient-rich-aquarium-substrate","title":"ISTA Premium Soil (LARGE) – Nutrient Rich Aquarium Substrate","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"114\" data-end=\"195\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"114\" data-end=\"132\"\u003eProduct Title:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"132\" data-end=\"135\"\u003eISTA Premium Soil (LARGE) – Nutrient Rich Aquarium Substrate\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"197\" data-end=\"345\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"197\" data-end=\"219\"\u003eShort Description:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"219\" data-end=\"222\"\u003eHigh quality natural planted aquarium soil that promotes strong root growth, healthy bacteria, and stable water parameters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"347\" data-end=\"675\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"347\" data-end=\"368\"\u003eFull Description:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"368\" data-end=\"371\"\u003eISTA Premium Soil is a professional-grade planted aquarium substrate designed to support lush plant growth and long-term aquarium stability. 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