Aquatic soil alternatives.

I will soon be repotting all my pond plants including the waterlily.
In the past I have always used Westland Aquatic Compost but am finding it hard to get hold of some as I need a car and by post is way too expensive.

There is no where I can really dig up my own garden soil.
Would Topsoil be suitable? I can get this delivered to my door by the milkman.

In the past I have always used Westland Aquatic Compost but am finding it hard to get hold of some as I need a car and by post is way too expensive.

There is no where I can really dig up my own garden soil.
Would Topsoil be suitable? I can get this delivered to my door by the milkman.

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If you absolutely cannot get any topsoil then using nothing but gravel would probably work so long as there is some sediment on the bottom of the pond.
The thought of wading through my pond made me chuckle and a dumpy sack of anything would completely fill it!
I only want a 20 litre sack.
I have an aquatic supply store within walking distance,I have brought bags of soil from there before using my trusty shopping trolley but it seem to get heavier each time as age creeps up.I shall gird my loins and give it a go maybe this afternoon.
The milkman delivers Multi-Purpose,Topsoil,Growbags etc so I find that jolly useful.
Thanks for your help
I have now managed to find some on Amazon (£9.36 with free postage).More than I would normally pay but it does get delivered!
Being on the Isle of Wight is sometimes a problem as some suppliers charge more.Don't know why as all couriers are here anyway and it costs no more for most things.
I have some cat litter (red clay) that I use for my succulent mix.
Might give that a go!
https://www.gardenpondforum.com/threads/whats-the-best-soil-for-replanting-aquatic-plants.19476/