{"product_id":"jbl-proscape-volcano-mineral-3l-9l","title":"JBL ProScape Volcano Mineral – 3L \u0026 9L","description":"\u003ch1 data-start=\"181\" data-end=\"223\"\u003eJBL ProScape Volcano Mineral – 3L \u0026amp; 9L\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"225\" data-end=\"281\"\u003eFoundation substrate for healthy planted aquariums\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"283\" data-end=\"606\"\u003eBuild your aquascape on a strong foundation with \u003cstrong data-start=\"332\" data-end=\"364\"\u003eJBL ProScape Volcano Mineral\u003c\/strong\u003e, a professional-grade volcanic rock base substrate designed for planted aquariums. Its porous structure, rich mineral content, and long-lasting stability make it the perfect choice for promoting strong root growth and vibrant plant health.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"608\" data-end=\"611\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"613\" data-end=\"630\"\u003eKey features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"631\" data-end=\"1230\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"631\" data-end=\"757\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"633\" data-end=\"757\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"633\" data-end=\"660\"\u003eMineral-rich base layer\u003c\/strong\u003e – supplies essential nutrients such as iron, magnesium, and potassium for healthy plant growth\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"758\" data-end=\"896\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"760\" data-end=\"896\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"760\" data-end=\"784\"\u003ePorous volcanic rock\u003c\/strong\u003e – promotes water circulation in the substrate, prevents anaerobic zones, and supports strong root development\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"897\" data-end=\"1001\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"899\" data-end=\"1001\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"899\" data-end=\"925\"\u003eStable and lightweight\u003c\/strong\u003e – ideal for creating slopes, terraces, and long-lasting aquascape layouts\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1002\" data-end=\"1138\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1004\" data-end=\"1138\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1004\" data-end=\"1034\"\u003eBoosts beneficial bacteria\u003c\/strong\u003e – provides a large surface area for microorganisms, improving biological filtration and water quality\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1139\" data-end=\"1230\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1141\" data-end=\"1230\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1141\" data-end=\"1163\"\u003eNatural appearance\u003c\/strong\u003e – dark, textured look blends seamlessly with aquascaping designs\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1232\" data-end=\"1235\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"1237\" data-end=\"1257\"\u003eAvailable sizes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1258\" data-end=\"1408\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1258\" data-end=\"1322\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1260\" data-end=\"1322\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1260\" data-end=\"1270\"\u003e3L bag\u003c\/strong\u003e – recommended for small aquariums and nano setups\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1323\" data-end=\"1408\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1325\" data-end=\"1408\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1325\" data-end=\"1335\"\u003e9L bag\u003c\/strong\u003e – best for medium to large aquariums and advanced aquascaping projects\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1410\" data-end=\"1413\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"1415\" data-end=\"1460\"\u003eWhy choose JBL ProScape Volcano Mineral?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1461\" data-end=\"1798\"\u003eA successful planted aquarium starts with the right foundation. JBL ProScape Volcano Mineral ensures healthy plant roots, better nutrient flow, and long-term stability in your aquascape. By improving water circulation and supporting beneficial bacteria, it helps maintain a balanced and thriving ecosystem for fish, shrimp, and plants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1800\" data-end=\"1803\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"1805\" data-end=\"1820\"\u003eHow to use\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003col data-start=\"1821\" data-end=\"2062\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1821\" data-end=\"1905\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1824\" data-end=\"1905\"\u003eSpread a layer of JBL ProScape Volcano Mineral directly on the aquarium bottom.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1906\" data-end=\"1981\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1909\" data-end=\"1981\"\u003eCover with nutrient substrate or soil (e.g., JBL ProScape Plant Soil).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1982\" data-end=\"2062\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1985\" data-end=\"2062\"\u003eAdd your hardscape and plants, then fill the aquarium carefully with water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2064\" data-end=\"2067\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"2069\" data-end=\"2105\"\u003eAquatic Pets SA recommendation\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2106\" data-end=\"2345\"\u003eIf you’re starting a new planted aquarium or aquascaping project, JBL ProScape Volcano Mineral is one of the best foundation substrates available. It keeps your aquascape stable, your plants healthy, and your water quality crystal clear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2347\" data-end=\"2350\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2352\" data-end=\"2444\"\u003e💧 \u003cstrong data-start=\"2355\" data-end=\"2442\"\u003eOrder JBL ProScape Volcano Mineral today and give your aquascape the perfect start.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"woocommerce-tabs wc-tabs-wrapper tabs-layout-accordion\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"basel-tab-wrapper\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"woocommerce-Tabs-panel woocommerce-Tabs-panel--description panel entry-content wc-tab\" id=\"tab-description\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"apm-lefttwothirdswrap apm-floatleft\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"apm-centerthirdcol\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"a-spacing-mini\"\u003eVolcanic natural substrate for aquascaping\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch5 class=\"a-spacing-mini a-color-secondary\"\u003eUnderwater gardener\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"a-spacing-base\"\u003eAquascaping is the term used for designing aquarium landscapes. This is where plant compositions, reproductions of landscapes above water or natural biotopes are created. An aquascaping aquarium contains no or few fish and invertebrates. This way the nutrient supply for plants is reduced and their growth is limited. Nitrogens, phosphorus and other minerals become scarce substances and need controlled and exact re-dosing. For healthy growth in their beautiful underwater landscape the plants need light, CO2 and the right nutrients.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5 class=\"a-spacing-mini a-color-secondary\"\u003eVolcanic rock\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"a-spacing-base\"\u003eThe highly porous volcanic rock fulfils important functions in an aquascaping aquarium: Firstly it forms a stable foundation for further rock constructions and\/or root wood, which would otherwise slip downwards through the soil. Secondly many beneficial bacteria settle inside the porous structure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"a-spacing-base\"\u003eThe porousness of the rock structure also enables the nutrient to penetrate it and it thus supplies numerous minerals enabling the plants to take root and grow well inside it. The calculation formula for the right amount of substrate is: length (cm) x width (cm) x height (cm): 1000 = litres JBL ProScape VolcanoMineral\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"apm-rightthirdcol\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"apm-rightthirdcol-inner\"\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eAdvantages at a glance:\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"a-box a-spacing-small a-color-alternate-background apm-listbox\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"a-box-inner\"\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"a-unordered-list a-vertical\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-list-item\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-size-base\"\u003eRich in minerals and essential trace elements\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-list-item\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-size-base\"\u003eWater circulation assured\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-list-item\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-size-base\"\u003eStable base for superstructures\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-list-item\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-size-base\"\u003eIdeal structure for useful bacteria\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-list-item\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-size-base\"\u003eFor optimal growth of plants\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"basel-tab-wrapper\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.akwa.co.za\/product\/jbl-proscape-volcano-mineral-9l\/#tab-reviews\" class=\"basel-accordion-title tab-title-reviews\"\u003eReviews (0)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product_meta\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"sku_wrapper ean_wrapper\"\u003eBarcode:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ean\"\u003e4014162670786\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"sku_wrapper\"\u003eSKU:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"sku\"\u003eJBL67078\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"posted_in\"\u003eCategory:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.akwa.co.za\/product-category\/aquariums\/accessories-aquariums\/\" rel=\"tag\"\u003eAccessories\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"woocommerce-tabs wc-tabs-wrapper tabs-layout-accordion\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"basel-tab-wrapper\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.akwa.co.za\/product\/jbl-proscape-volcano-mineral-9l\/#tab-description\" class=\"basel-accordion-title tab-title-description\"\u003eDescription\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"woocommerce-Tabs-panel woocommerce-Tabs-panel--description panel entry-content wc-tab\" id=\"tab-description\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"apm-lefttwothirdswrap apm-floatleft\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"apm-centerthirdcol\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"a-spacing-mini\"\u003eVolcanic natural substrate for aquascaping\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch5 class=\"a-spacing-mini a-color-secondary\"\u003eUnderwater gardener\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"a-spacing-base\"\u003eAquascaping is the term used for designing aquarium landscapes. This is where plant compositions, reproductions of landscapes above water or natural biotopes are created. An aquascaping aquarium contains no or few fish and invertebrates. This way the nutrient supply for plants is reduced and their growth is limited. Nitrogens, phosphorus and other minerals become scarce substances and need controlled and exact re-dosing. For healthy growth in their beautiful underwater landscape the plants need light, CO2 and the right nutrients.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5 class=\"a-spacing-mini a-color-secondary\"\u003eVolcanic rock\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"a-spacing-base\"\u003eThe highly porous volcanic rock fulfils important functions in an aquascaping aquarium: Firstly it forms a stable foundation for further rock constructions and\/or root wood, which would otherwise slip downwards through the soil. Secondly many beneficial bacteria settle inside the porous structure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"a-spacing-base\"\u003eThe porousness of the rock structure also enables the nutrient to penetrate it and it thus supplies numerous minerals enabling the plants to take root and grow well inside it. The calculation formula for the right amount of substrate is: length (cm) x width (cm) x height (cm): 1000 = litres JBL ProScape VolcanoMineral\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"apm-rightthirdcol\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"apm-rightthirdcol-inner\"\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eAdvantages at a glance:\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"a-box a-spacing-small a-color-alternate-background apm-listbox\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"a-box-inner\"\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"a-unordered-list a-vertical\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-list-item\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-size-base\"\u003eRich in minerals and essential trace elements\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-list-item\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-size-base\"\u003eWater circulation assured\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-list-item\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-size-base\"\u003eStable base for superstructures\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-list-item\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-size-base\"\u003eIdeal structure for useful bacteria\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-list-item\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-size-base\"\u003eFor optimal growth of plants\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2352\" data-end=\"2444\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Aquatic Pets SA","offers":[{"title":"3L","offer_id":42030343553067,"sku":"JBL67077","price":335.15,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":false},{"title":"9l","offer_id":42030343585835,"sku":"JBL67078","price":877.25,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0616\/4676\/6123\/files\/JBL_ProScape_Volcano_Mineral_3L.webp?v=1755524950","url":"https:\/\/aquaticpetssa.com\/products\/jbl-proscape-volcano-mineral-3l-9l","provider":"Aquatic Pets SA","version":"1.0","type":"link"}