ADA Powersand advanced M
- Ideal complement for the substrate system by ADA
- Prevents the substrate from compaction
- Improves the growth rate of microorganisms
- Particularly rich in nutrients
- Natural porous volcanic rock combined with humus
R1485,00
1 in stock
Please note: If the size and weight of your order exceeds the standard box shipping size extra courier fees will be communicated to you after you have placed your order. Due to the complexity of this it can not be calculated during checkout. The website will only calculate the minimum shipping Charge. This is company Policy.
We only ship livestock and plants Monday – Wednesday. All other products can be shipped Monday – Friday. To ensure livestock does not sit in the couriers warehouse over the weekend.
Non-livestock items are returnable within 7 days upon purchasing. If the item is found to be in working condition, the client will be liable to cover ALL shipping fees. If items is faulty, a full refund or replacement will take place and shipping will be covered by Aqua Atlantis.
ADA Power Sand
A high-functioning base substrate layer — supporting nutrient delivery, root health, and long-term substrate stability
Product Overview
ADA Power Sand is a specialized base substrate engineered to sit below your main planting substrate (for example, Aqua Soil). Its design is to deliver both short-term and sustained nutritional benefits, optimize soil ecology, prevent compaction, and foster healthy root and bacterial systems within your tank.
The newer variant, Power Sand Advance, upgrades on the original formula by adding BC powder (bamboo charcoal) along with its nutrient and microbial components.
Key Features & Benefits
Dual nutrient supply (organic + inorganic)
Power Sand includes both slow-release organic nutrients (which are decomposed by substrate bacteria over time) and immediate inorganic nutrients that plants can absorb early on.
Enhanced microbial habitat
Its porous volcanic rock base offers crevices and irregular structure, promoting colonization by beneficial bacteria that break down waste and release plant-available nutrients.
Improves substrate permeability & prevents compaction
The irregular shape of the granules helps maintain interstitial space under pressure, which preserves water and gas circulation even in deeper substrate layers.
Support for healthier root systems
Because nutrients and bacteria dwell at the base layer, plants with deep root systems (e.g. Cryptocoryne, Echinodorus) find a richer environment to spread roots into.
Upgraded “Advance” version with charcoal component
Power Sand Advance includes bamboo charcoal (BC powder), in addition to Bacter 100 and Clear Super, to stimulate microbial activity and possibly aid long-term substrate stability and nutrient absorption.
Usage & Application Guidelines
Substrate layering
— Begin by laying Power Sand evenly across the aquarium bottom.
— Then cover it with your main substrate (e.g. Aqua Soil). The Power Sand should not be exposed.
Selecting correct grade
— Use the size (S, M, L) that corresponds to your tank depth to maintain structural integrity and permeability under load.
Combine with microbial additives / boosters
— Though Power Sand includes Bacter 100 and Clear Super, some aquascapers also sprinkle additional substrate additives (e.g. Tourmaline BC) to boost initial microbial colonization.
Plant carefully
— When planting, try not to overly disturb the base layer. Gentle planting techniques help preserve structure and maintain bacterial zones.
Long-term maintenance
— Over time, the inorganic nutrients will deplete (typically in months to a half-year), so supplemental nutrient inputs (e.g. bottom tabs or liquid fertilization) are still necessary.
| Brand |
|---|
RETURNS:
We don’t accept any returns on livestock. (PLANTS,AQUATIC, ANIMALS)
- Non-livestock items are returnable within 7 days upon purchasing. If the item is found to be in working condition, the client will be liable to cover ALL shipping fees. If items is faulty, a full refund or replacement will take place and shipping will be covered by Aqua Atlantis .
- Returns after 7 days will be subject to a handeling fee of 10% and the client will remain responsible for for shipping.
- Waranty claims: Items will be collected from the client or brought back to Aqua Atlantis and sent directly to the suppliers. If the item is found to be in working condition, the client will be liable for ALL shipping fees. If the item/product is faulty, a replacement unit will be sent to the client.
- We will not accept any returns on any products that are not to the buyers liking after 7 days of purchase.
- We reserve the right to cancel any order and refund the customer for whatever reason we see necessary.
PAYMENTS:
- By placing an order with Aqua Atlantis you agree to the following payment options: EFT , CASH/CARD ON COLLECTION, PAYMENT OPTIONS PROVIDED AT CHECKOUT.
SHIPPING:
- We only ship livestock and plants Monday – Wednesday. All other products can be shipped Monday – Friday. To ensure livestock does not sit in the couriers warehouse over the weekend.
- Please note that the couriers only operate Monday – Friday and do not operate over weekends.
Shipping Charges:
The Courier Guy (R120 – R500) – Depending on what you order. If there are additional shipping charges, this will be communicated to you after you have placed your order.
- We can Ship dry goods such as: hardscape, soils, gravels, nano tanks, filtration etc, using the locker to locker pudo service for only R80.
- Local Collections (cape town)- free.
- If you select courier at checkout that is not overnight/priority shipping for plants Aqua Atlantis will not be held liable for any losses that may occur.
- We will ONLY Ship aquaticanimals using the express Shipping method.
Please note: If the size and weight of your order exceeds the standard box shipping size extra courier fees will be communicated to you after you have placed your order. Due to the complexity of this it can not be calculated during checkout. The website will only calculate the minimum shipping Charge. This is company Policy.
Live Arrival Guarantee – First 24 Hours
We ship all our livestock using priority overnight delivery to give them the best chance of arriving healthy and happy. If the courier takes longer than 24 hours to deliver, we unfortunately can’t take responsibility for any losses. Our 24-hour live arrival guarantee kicks in the moment the courier picks up your parcel.
DOA GUARANTEE:
DOA Guarantee: If any livestock arrives deceased, please send us proof (photos/videos) within 1 hours of receiving your package, with the animals still in their original packaging.
Related Products
Reviews
There are no reviews yet.