A distinct feature of Aqua Soil Malaya is its ocher-color soil and effect of making the water more acidic. This soil is therefore suitable for aquatic plants that usually take time to grow without touching roots, such as Cryptocoryne, rather than the plants that will ultimately require replanting such as stemmed plants. Since Aqua Soil Malaya contains less amount of nitrogen, it is effective to use stick-type substrate nutrients such as ADA Bottom plus

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As the soil is has the ability to make water even more acidic compared to other soil this will help soften water in hard water areas