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It sits beneath aqua soil to support healthy roots and keep the substrate in good condition over the long term. It is designed by Aqua Design Amano for South African aquascapers building a planted tank or Nature Aquarium layout on ADA Aqua Soil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePower Sand Advance is the foundation layer of the ADA substrate system. It goes in first, underneath your aqua soil, and feeds and supports the layout from below. It combines porous volcanic stones with carefully selected organic nutrients, plus Bacter 100 and Clear Super. Together these provide long-term nutritional support, improve water circulation through the substrate and encourage strong biological activity. The result is a healthy microbial ecosystem around the root zone that supports root growth and nutrient cycling from the very start of a new aquascape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Benefits\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWorks as the essential base layer for planted aquariums set up with ADA Aqua Soil.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProvides long-term nutritional support from beneath the main substrate.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eContains Bacter 100 and Clear Super to boost microbial life in the substrate.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHelps establish a healthy microbial ecosystem that drives nutrient cycling.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEncourages deep root growth, so plants anchor firmly and draw nourishment from lower down.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePromotes long-term nutrient stability in the substrate bed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUses porous volcanic stones to improve water flow through the substrate.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBetter substrate circulation helps prevent anaerobic zones from forming.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFosters strong biological activity for overall substrate health.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow to Use\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpread Power Sand Advance as the bottom layer of your aquarium before adding any other substrate.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCover it completely with ADA Aqua Soil, which forms the main planting layer above it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChoose the size that matches your tank, from nano setups through to large or deep aquariums (see Available Sizes).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSuitable For\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlanted freshwater aquariums and Nature Aquarium–style aquascapes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNano and small tanks, medium-sized aquariums, and large or deep tanks that need extra substrate support.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAquascapers who want a well-fed, biologically active substrate that sustains root growth over the long term.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMade to be used as the foundational layer beneath ADA Aqua Soil.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePart of the Aqua Design Amano substrate system and an essential component of any serious Nature Aquarium.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrand: ADA (Aqua Design Amano)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eType: nutrient-rich base layer and substrate additive for planted aquariums\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComposition: porous volcanic stones, carefully selected organic nutrients, Bacter 100 and Clear Super\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlacement: beneath aqua soil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAvailable Sizes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePower Sand Advance is offered in three sizes to suit different tank dimensions:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eS (2L): for nano to small tanks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eM (6L): for medium-sized aquariums\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eL (6L): for large or deep tanks requiring extra substrate support\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith a properly built base layer underneath, your planted aquarium has the foundation it needs to grow into a lush, thriving aquascape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan ADA Power Sand Advance be used on its own as a planting substrate?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt is designed as a base layer that goes beneath aqua soil, not as a standalone substrate. 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