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The substrate of the aquarium is the base of a healthy aquarium. A good watercirculation and supply of nutrients and oxygen, high activity from bacteria for the biological balance, absorbtion of nutrients by the roots of aquatic plants etc. In short: a healthy substrate contributes to a clear, fresh aquarium with good plant growth.
A healthy, nutrient rich substrate is the foundation of a healthy aquarium! Without good substrate the plants in the aquarium wil not grow well and due to lack of nutrients they will make an unhealthy impression. Good substrate stimulates the growth of roots, improves biological activity and increases the overall succes of the aquarium in the long term.
Aquariumplants need special nutrients to grow well, take root, develop new leaves, maintain their color and stay in shape. Nearly all aquarium plants are marsh plants that take up nutrients through their roots out of the substrate. A nutritional base layer helps to prefent shortage in nutrients by the aquarium plants and is also beneficial for the long term use.
The aquarium substrate is the foundation of a healthy aquarium. A good circulation and supply of nutrients, oxygen, high bacterial activity for biological balance, providing optimal conditions for the roots of aquarium plants etc. It is important to provide the best possible circumstances by the use of additves and ensure maximum health, clarity and plant growth, also for the long term!
Aquarium sand determines the atmosphere in an aquarium. Create a natural atmosphere with the right sand on the bottom. By using decorative sand there rise numerous possibities to achieve other natural layout designs. Very nice optical effects can be created by using decorative sand. Get creative by adding more texture to the layout with different sizes. Try it yourself with these natural looking sands!
Power Sand Basic is the successor of Power Sand and combining the porous material with organic nutrients and inorganic nutrients that are delayed to be issued. If there are Bacter100 and Clear Super added causing micro-organisms rapidly into the substrate will develop.
Grain Size: Small
Contents: 1 or 2 Litres
La Plata Sand consists of fine, white grains that stand out in a brightly lit aquarium. This aquarium gravel is perfect for creating a natural look of your aquarium.
Also, the aquariumzand perfect to be used for, for example, Wabi-kusa and other purposes.
Content: 2 or 8 kg
particle size < 3mm
An aquarium bottom of ADA Aqua Soil Amazonia is the most ideal substrate for a planted aquarium and offers optimal conditions for the growth and development of aquarium plants!
Contents: 3L or 9L Normal
Grain size: 2-5mm
If not in stock: Delivery time unknown.
ADA Bacter 100 contains more than 100 different types of bacteria and micro-organisms which help to stabilize the biological balance in the aquarium. It can be added to the soil at the start of the aquarium, but can also directly in the water to be added.
Content: 100g
A aquariumbodem of ADA Aqua Soil Amazonia is the best substrate for a planted aquarium and offers optimum conditions for the growth and development of aquarium plants!
Contents: 3L or 9L Normal
Grain size: 2-5mm
Amazonia Powder: order here
Power Sand Advance is the successor of Power Sand Special and combining the porous material with organic nutrients and inorganic nutrients that are delayed to be issued. If there are Bacter100, Clear Super, and BC powder added to it which micro-organisms rapidly into the substrate will develop.
Grain Size: S
Content: 2 Litre
ADA Bacter Ball is a substrate additive made from Bacter 100 in balvorm. This can be in the substrate or in the filter will be added.
Content: 18 pieces
Power Sand Advance is the successor of Power Sand Special and combining the porous material with organic nutrients and inorganic nutrients that are delayed to be issued. If there are Bacter100, Clear Super, and BC powder added to it which micro-organisms rapidly into the substrate will develop.
Grain Size: Medium
Contents: 6 Litres
Colorado Sand has a natural color with a warm atmosphere. This aquariumzand gets the green of the aquarium plants to the top, and the creative possibilities are unlimited.
Content: 8kg
particle size < 3mm
A aquariumbodem of ADA Aqua Soil Amazonia is the best substrate for a planted aquarium and offers optimum conditions for the growth and development of aquarium plants!
Contents: 3 or 9L
Powder Type (1mm)
With the addition of ADA Clear Super, the water quality of the aquarium is improved and promotes the growth of beneficial bacteria in the aquarium bottom. Clear Super is a highly refined activated carbon powder mixed with several nutrients that the growth of nitrifying bacteria to promote.
Contents: 50 grams
Power Sand Advance is the successor of Power Sand Special and combining the porous material with organic nutrients and inorganic nutrients that are delayed to be issued. If there are Bacter100, Clear Super, and BC powder added to it which micro-organisms rapidly into the substrate will develop.
Grain Size: Large
Contents: 6 Litres
DOOA Tropical River Sand is a beautiful type of sand with a natural look. There is a difference in size and a slight color difference between all grains, creating a playful effect. The grains are relatively large for sand. This allows water to move freely through it and dirt particles can also sink through it.
Content: 2.5 kg
Tropica Aquarium Soil ensures good and active growth from the beginning, and intensifies the color of red plants. It is a complete substrate, and without other types of soil types are used. Aquarium Soil is an active substrate, the pH value lowers, and also the water chemistry slightly affected.
Available in 3 or 9 Litres
ADA Tourmaline BC is a composition of iron, aluminium, sodium, boron, lithium and magnesium which are gradually dissolved and the water is enriched with important elements.
Contents: 100 grams
Tropica Aquarium Soil Powder ensures good and active growth from the beginning, and intensifies the color of red plants. It is a complete substrate, and without other types of soil types are used. Aquarium Soil Powder is a active substrate, the pH value lowers, and also the water chemistry slightly affected.
Available in 3 or 9 Litres
Tropica Plant Growth Substrate is a substrate for aquarium plants. By applying a thin layer under a layer of aquarium gravel, aquarium plants have sufficient nutrients. The layer functions as a voedingstoffendepot over a long period of time nutrients can deliver.
Available in 1 or 2.5 Litre
This is the successor of the successful Iron Bottom and Multi Bottom. Enriched with iron and nitrogen. In the aquariumsubstraat, these substances can become exhausted after a period of time, because plants these substances will use. Leaves of plants that supply with their roots from the soil, more beautiful colors.
Contents: 25 pieces
Lava split 2-8mm is to use a layer underneath the soil to bring. It retains its shape, so there is no chance of settling or sagging. Between the beads is plenty of room for water circulation. Also is the surface porous, so that bacteria can accommodate.
content: 2 L
Aqua Gravel is natural riviergrind and this aquarium gravel has no effect on the waterwaardes of the aquarium water. It is also highly decorative and very suitable for a variety of applications in the creation of a seabed.
Content: 2 of 8 kg
grain size: 2 - 5 mm
Mironekuton is an original Japanese and 100% natural mineraalpoeder, without other additions. It is exceptionally rich in minerals and sportenelementen (more than 66 different). Due to its variety of positive properties it is very popular with Japanese shrimp breeders and plant aquarium enthusiasts.
Content: 150 grams (glass bottle) or 300 grams (Plastic bag)