Starting a New Planted Aquarium? Don’t skip this step

There’s something magical about setting up a brand-new planted tank — the fresh substrate, carefully selected hardscape, and those first delicate stems of aquatic plants. But as any experienced aquascaper will tell you, the first few weeks are critical for long-term success.

And that’s where Shõka Bacteria comes in – the secret weapon for helping your new tank thrive from day one. 

What is Shõka Bacteria?

Shõka Bacteria is a carefully formulated blend of essential minerals designed specifically for newly set-up aquariums. When you fill your tank for the first time, the water often lacks vital nutrients that plants and beneficial bacteria need to settle in and flourish.

Shõka fills that gap.

When starting a tank, even the best aqua soil and tap water won’t always provide the complete balance of trace elements plants need. In fact, deficiencies can lead to:

🌱 Melting or yellowing leaves
🌱 Poor root development
🌱 Slow or stunted growth
🌱 Algae outbreaks from nutrient imbalance

That’s why using Shõka in the initial phase gives your plants a stable foundation for strong, lush growth.

Key benefits of Shõka Bacteria

✔️ Boosts root development in young plants
✔️ Replenishes essential trace minerals missing from tap water
✔️ Improves plant vitality and colour
✔️ Helps beneficial bacteria colonise more effectively
✔️ Prevents early-stage deficiencies that lead to algae
✔️ 100% safe for shrimp, snails, and fish

How to use it

🧪 Add directly into the water right after setup
🧪 Dose according to tank size (easy measuring instructions on the label)
🧪 Repeat after major water changes in the first 4–6 weeks for best results

If you’re investing time, love, and effort into building your dream aquascape, don’t let mineral deficiency hold you back. Shõka Bacteria helps your plants transition smoothly into their new home, supporting root growth, nutrient uptake, and overall vitality.

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