{"product_id":"uns-controbase","title":"UNS Controbase","description":"\u003cp\u003eUNS Controbase is a supplemental, nutrient-rich base layer designed to sit beneath your main substrate in a planted aquarium. It's made from highly porous pumice stone infused with slow-release nitrogen, potassium, phosphorous, and trace elements, giving heavy root-feeding plants a nutrient reserve to draw from as they establish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause the granules are so porous, Controbase also promotes better water flow and oxygenation through the substrate bed, which helps cultivate the beneficial bacteria that keep a planted tank healthy long-term.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Features \u0026amp; Important Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePre-bagged in reusable mesh filter bags — place the bags directly into the tank as-is; don't remove the Controbase from the bags.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBags can be stacked to build varying slope heights when aquascaping.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNutrient release lasts approximately three months.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePairs well with UNS Controsoil or Controsand layered on top, depending on the aquarium's needs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eImportant:\u003c\/strong\u003e do not rinse. Spread evenly beneath the main substrate and make sure at least 2 inches of soil, sand, or gravel is layered on top.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Specifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e8L case includes 16 individual 0.5L mesh bags.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRecommended for aquariums up to approximately 114 gallons (e.g. a UNS 120U Standard Rimless Tank).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n","brand":"UNS","offers":[{"title":"8L","offer_id":52741124948279,"sku":null,"price":89.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0804\/8748\/1655\/files\/Ultum-Nature-Systems-UNS-Controbase-Planted-Aquarium-Substrate-Supplement-4.webp?v=1785411390","url":"https:\/\/cuboidstore.com\/products\/uns-controbase","provider":"Cuboid Aquatics LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}