ADA Aqua Soil Amazonia 3l (substrate)

The AQUA SOIL series was created from the essence of the natural beauty of diverse soils and underwater landscapes around the world. Mother Nature shows the multitude of her aspects, sometimes dynamic, sometimes delicate. The AQUA SOIL Amazonia series, made from selected natural soil, is a substrate designed for aquarists who want to express the perfect beauty of each tropical region in their aquariums.


Special properties of the AQUA SOIL Series:

The new improved formula does not cause cloudiness or discoloration of the water in a newly set up aquarium. ADA Amazonia consists of granules of the ideal size and density for healthy plant growth. AQUA SOIL granules cleanse the water by capturing floating impurities and without any chemical interaction, they lower the hardness of the water and the pH level to values that provide comfortable growth for most aquatic plants.


Using AQUA SOIL with POWER SAND stimulates rapid development of bacteria in the substrate and creates ideal conditions for the root system of aquatic plants.


How to use:

- Do not rinse before use.
- For setting up a 60 liter aquarium (60cm x 30cm x 36cm), about 9 liters of substrate is needed.

Spread AQUA SOIL evenly at the bottom of the aquarium or on the POWER SAND substrate. Form a gradient towards the front glass of the aquarium to enhance the perspective. Place a plate or board before pouring water to prevent washing out nutrients from the substrate. After adding water, re-level the AQUA SOIL substrate using tools like SAND FLATTENER. Planting is easier when the water level is just enough to cover the AQUA SOIL substrate. After planting, fill the aquarium with water. Direct the water stream gently onto the plate or board. The water may become cloudy after pouring. This cloudiness disappears after a few hours with a properly functioning filtration system.


Substrate in a Natural Aquarium: is a portion of gravel on which aquatic plants are planted. It is a specific combination of different substances. The bottom layer of the substrate is a 5-10 mm layer of Power Sand, which contains organic substances of plant origin and slowly releasing inorganic nutrients. These deliver nutrients to the plants. Then there is a layer of natural Aqua Soil soil. Its particles are delicate, and the high content of organic acids contributes to root development. The last layer is light sand, used as decorative sand in the foreground of the composition. The reason for using such varied materials is that this system allows for healthy plant growth and a natural look of the aquarium. Although light sand does not contribute to plant growth as much as the Aqua Soil layer, it is used for decorative purposes. However, it should not be allowed for plants to overgrow in this area as it lacks conditions for their growth.

ADA Products - Aqua Design Amano - is a world-class brand created by aquarist Takashi Amano, who is considered an influential personality in the world of aquascaping. His tanks are stunning and serve as inspiration for subsequent generations of aquarists.