ISTA Soil 8L (I-602) – Premium Aquarium Substrate

The ISTA Soil 8L (I-602), also known as ISTA Premium Aquarium Soil, is a high-quality nutrient-rich aquasoil substrate designed for planted aquariums, shrimp tanks, and soft-water fish setups. It is made from natural soil and processed into porous granules that support plant growth and water stability.

⚙️ Specifications

• Model: I-602
• Volume: 8 Liters
• Grain Size: ~1–3.5 mm (small to medium granules)
• Type: Active aquasoil (buffers water parameters)
• Color: Natural dark brown/black

✨ Key Features

• 🌿 Nutrient-rich substrate for strong plant root growth
• 💧 Lowers pH and KH, creating soft, slightly acidic water
• 🦠 Porous structure supports beneficial bacteria (biological filtration)
• 🐠 Maintains clear and stable water conditions over time
• 🌱 Promotes healthy plant development and aquascaping
• 🦐 Ideal for shrimp tanks and sensitive fish species

🐠 Ideal For

• Planted aquariums (aquascaping setups)
• Shrimp tanks (Caridina & Neocaridina)
• Soft-water fish (Discus, Tetras, etc.)
• Nature-style aquariums

📌 Benefits in Aquarium

• Helps maintain pH around ~6–6.5 (slightly acidic)
• Encourages root growth and nutrient absorption
• Improves biological filtration
• Enhances plant and fish colors (dark substrate look)

⚠️ Notes

• May cause temporary cloudiness when first added (normal)
• Do not wash heavily (light rinse only if needed)
• Perform frequent water changes in first 1–2 weeks
• Over time (1–2 years), buffering effect may reduce

🧾 Summary

The ISTA Soil 8L I-602 is a professional-grade aquasoil ideal for planted tanks and shrimp setups. It improves plant growth, stabilizes water chemistry, and creates a natural soft-water environment—making it a great choice for both beginners and aquascaping hobbyists.

Pet Food: A wide variety of high-quality food for cats, dogs, fish, birds, and small mammals.

Pet Accessories: Collars, leashes, beds, toys, grooming tools, and more.

Aquarium Supplies: Fish tanks, filters, pumps, water conditioners, and other aquarium essentials.

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Our customer..

We always make sure that your shipment reaches you as quickly as possible. To achieve this, we hope that you provide us with the following:
A clear address (city - district - street name - landmark near you) + correct mobile number.

Within the Qassim region:
We provide you with delivery service within 24 hours for 25 riyals for orders worth less than 300 riyals. Free for any order above that.

Outside the Qassim region:
* Shipping is made to any location within the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia within 2 to 5 working days with Aramex
*The shipping cost is calculated as follows:
Shipping weight from 1 to 30 kg for 25 riyals. For every additional kilogram, 1 riyal.
Orders exceeding 300 riyals will be shipped for free, up to 15 kg. + 1 riyal for each additional kilogram.

Once we have dispatched your order you will receive a shipping email confirmation, so you know your order is on its way. The shipping email will contain all shipping information so you can keep tracking your order.

Also, you can track your shipping on our website using the tracking reference number. If no one’s at home and we are unable to deliver your item, you will be left a calling card and you will be able to arrange re-delivery.

If you have any questions regarding our delivery service, please email us at info@aquarium.sa

Standard Delivery Service in KSA

All orders purchased before 1 pm Sunday to Thursday will be collected on the same day as per our standard delivery service and they will be dispatched and delivered to you within 2-3 days.

Next-Day Delivery Service in KSA

All orders purchased before 1 pm Sunday to Thursday will be dispatched by our delivery partner which aims to deliver the next working day. *Please note items purchased after 1 pm Thursday on our ‘Next Day Delivery Service’ will be shipped Friday for delivery on Monday. Any items purchased after 1 pm Friday will be shipped Monday for delivery on Tuesday. We do not offer next-day service on weekends. 

Bank Holiday Deliveries & Public Holidays

Aquarium and our delivery partners do not operate during Bank Holidays or any other Public Holidays. We are unable to dispatch or deliver items purchased during this period. We ask you to allow extra time for delivery when placing your order around Bank Holidays and other Public Holidays. Our normal services resume the next working day. Important Notice: Bank Holidays and any other Public Holidays will override any express service you have paid for during checkout. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. You can contact our customer service team should you wish to discuss your specific order. You can contact us at info@aquarium.sa