Layout & Maintenance

A Nature Aquarium layout requires a well-planned design, delicate planting, and

the right tools to achieve them. ADA Layout Tools have been specifically desi-
gned for the purpose of intricate aquascaping. With the best technology and care-
fully selected materials, they are designed to be an extension of one’s own hands
in the aquarium.

BOTTOM RELEASE TRIMMING SCISSORS SAND FLATTENER

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Improper insertion of substra- In order to maintain the condi- Sand Flattener is to make the
te fertilizers (Multi Bottom and tion of planted aquariums, front line of the substrate neat
Iron Bottom), sometimes cau- aquatic plants need to be trim- and flat. A tool to make subtle
ses water-cloudiness or algae med regularly and withered adjustments in the layout and
development. Bottom Release leaves have to be removed maintenance, easy and enjo-
PINSETTES is a specially designed injec- carefully. With ADA Trimming yable. Sand Flattener is also
tor for ADA substrate fertili- Scissors, such work can be useful to assist in the planting
106-001 / S zers. done easily and precisely. of Cryptocoryne or Anubias
106-002 / M Long and narrow blades allow which are difficult to plant with
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small spaces. The shape of
The initial planting is a very important process which has to be done precisely and the handles are designed to
delicately. In particular, in the Nature Aquarium, which is an attempt to create perfectly fit your hand.
Nature within the aquarium, the importance of the planting, comes first.
ADA Pinsettes are designed solely for the planting of aquatic plants with the best
utility. Meticulously hand made for accurate joint of ‘the fingers’ and the optimal
hardness of the ‘spring’ based on thorough researches on the human technology.
Available in 3 sizes to apply to all kinds of aquatic plants or purposes.
RICCIA STONE
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Although Riccia is by nature, a surface plant,
it can be beautifully grown underwater, howe-
ver, if not fixed properly on stones or drift-
wood, it would float and grow on the water
surface. Riccia Stone is a layout material to fix
Riccia on with Riccia Line. The flat shapes of
Riccia Stone, allow the creation of a beautiful
foreground carpet of Riccia.
• 10 pieces included
RICCIA LINE
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A special thread to tie and fix Riccia on sto-
nes or driftwood in the aquarium. Durable
material that does not deteriorate in the water.
Used with Riccia Stone, it enables beautiful
foreground layout with Riccia. In bright green
color that matches with the color of Riccia.
• 50 m roll
MOSS COTTON
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A special cotton thread to fix Willow Moss on
driftwood or rocks. Made of quality cotton
material which allows firm fixation of Willow
Moss on various layout materials and will
naturally biodegrade after Willow Moss has
taken root to the driftwood or rocks. In a quiet
dark green color similar to that of Willow
Moss.
• 200 m roll
WOOD TIGHT
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Wire designed to temporarily fix ferns such as
Microsorum or Bolbitis on driftwood or rocks,
until the plant roots takes hold by themselves.
In a brown color that matches that of
driftwood. Remove carefully after the plant
takes firm root on driftwood or rocks.
• 10 m roll with a cutter