Aquashield has been discontinued and replaced by Botanicare Hydroguard Root Inoculant. Botanicare Hydroguard has the same beneficial bacteria that Aquashield had, but in greater concentrations, along with other Bacillus bacteria to help rapidly colonize the rhizosphere. AquaShieldâ„¢ is useful throughout a plant's life cycle in both soil gardens and hydrogardens utilizing aeroponics, deep water culture, ebb and flow, and top water drip to create a natural and beneficial growing environment. AquaShieldâ„¢ will assist in strengthening your clones root masses and offers the best chance of survival when transplanting. A liquid compost solution for use in Hydroponic Systems and Soil Gardens. Helps balance your soil, stimulate microbes, and promotes rooting with increased root biomass and length.