{"product_id":"yokuchi-ishiko-plant-mineral-75g","title":"Yokuchi Ishiko Plant Mineral – 75g","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA precision mineral blend for RO water remineralisation — creating the ideal mineral environment for aquatic plants and shrimp.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e✅ \u003cstrong\u003eTracked UK delivery\u003c\/strong\u003e  |  ✅ \u003cstrong\u003eCarefully packed\u003c\/strong\u003e  |  ✅ \u003cstrong\u003eSuitable for Caridina \u0026amp; Neocaridina\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYOKUCHI ISHIKO PLANT MINERAL is an innovative preparation designed specifically for treating water from reverse osmosis (RO) filters. RO water is pure but mineral-free — and without the correct concentration of calcium (Ca), magnesium (Mg), and potassium (K), plants cannot maintain proper cytoplasm viscosity or cell membrane permeability, making it impossible to grow more demanding species. ISHIKO restores these minerals in precisely the right proportions, with excellent solubility and minimal cloudiness after dosing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 75g format is ideal for smaller aquariums or for keepers new to RO remineralisation who want to start with a manageable quantity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eFormula Highlights\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInnovative mineral blend specifically formulated for RO water treatment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eContains easily absorbable elemental forms with very low sulphate and chloride content\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExcellent solubility and minimal cloudiness after dosing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIdeal companion to \u003cem\u003eGen BG Microelements\u003c\/em\u003e for complete RO remineralisation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e75g format — ideal for nano and smaller aquariums\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eDosing Instructions\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1 flat small teaspoon (~0.8g) per 10 litres of RO water\u003c\/strong\u003e raises general hardness by approximately 2°dH and 0.35 kH.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWeight dosing: 0.75g per 10 litres = 2°dH and 0.35 kH.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse in combination with: \u003cstrong\u003eGen BG 1ml per 50 litres of RO water\u003c\/strong\u003e \/ \u003cstrong\u003eGen Nano BG 1 drop per 2.5 litres of water.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eIdeal For\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAquascapers and shrimp keepers using RO water who need to remineralise to precise hardness targets. Essential for Caridina shrimp setups where specific GH and KH values are required. Also suitable for planted aquariums with demanding plant species.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs ISHIKO safe for Caridina shrimp?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. ISHIKO is specifically designed for use in sensitive shrimp setups, including Caridina species such as Crystal Red, Taiwan Bee and Blue Bolt. It raises GH and KH without introducing harmful sulphates or chlorides at levels that would stress shrimp.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat GH and KH should I target for Caridina shrimp?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMost Caridina species thrive at GH 4–6 and KH 0–1. Use ISHIKO to raise GH gradually and always test with a reliable test kit before adding shrimp. For Neocaridina, a GH of 6–8 is generally recommended.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I use ISHIKO with tap water instead of RO water?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eISHIKO is formulated for use with RO or very soft water. If your tap water already has significant hardness, adding ISHIKO may raise GH and KH beyond the desired range. Always test your source water before dosing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo I need to use ISHIKO with Gen BG?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFor complete remineralisation, yes. ISHIKO provides calcium, magnesium and potassium, while Gen BG Microelements supplies the 21 trace elements that RO water lacks. Together they provide a complete mineral profile for plants and shrimp.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow is this delivered?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAll orders are dispatched from the UK with fully tracked delivery. The product is carefully packed to prevent moisture ingress during transit.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Dennerle Plants","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57283792601420,"sku":null,"price":4.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1040\/8001\/5692\/files\/IMG-7738.webp?v=1776170032","url":"https:\/\/www.aquascapedesign.co.uk\/products\/yokuchi-ishiko-plant-mineral-75g","provider":"AquaScape Design-UK","version":"1.0","type":"link"}