POWRVOL-BASE – Volcanic Substrate for Stable Hardscapes & Living Ecosystems

Build a thriving foundation with POWRVOL-BASE, a 100% natural volcanic rock substrate designed to shape landscapes and support life. Whether you’re forming bold slopes, stable rock placements, or rooting lush plant growth, this engineered base layer enhances both structure and function in aquariums, terrariums, and paludariums.

Its interlocking texture creates secure footing for stones and driftwood, while its porous structure acts as a powerful biological filter—hosting beneficial bacteria, improving water quality, and fostering a balanced ecosystem. Rich in essential minerals and trace elements, POWRVOL-BASE also boosts root development and oxygen circulation, transforming your scape into a living biotope from the ground up.

Why Choose POWRVOL-BASE?

• Easy Volume & Slope Creation: Effortlessly build topography for dynamic layouts.

• Stable Support: Interlocking volcanic particles anchor hardscape elements securely.

• Bio-Filtering Power: Porous texture harbors beneficial bacteria, enhancing biological filtration.

• Mineral-Rich Composition: Infused with iron, zinc, boron, copper, nickel, and more to promote healthy root growth.

• Oxygenated Substrate: Open-pore structure promotes gas exchange and prevents anaerobic zones.

Key Features

• Perfect base for aquascaping slopes and elevated terrains

• Provides a secure foundation for rocks, wood, and structural elements

• Supports water quality via active bio-filtration

• Boosts plant health with trace minerals

• Oxygen-rich and non-compacting for long-term use

Product Specifications

• Color: Natural black

• Grain Size: 4–15 mm

• Material: 100% natural volcanic substrate

• Texture: Porous and angular for interlocking support

• Nutrient Content: Rich in iron, sodium, zinc, boron, copper, nickel, and more

• Packaging: Available in 2 kg and 5 kg bags

Usage Guidelines

1. No Pre-Rinsing Needed – POWRVOL-BASE is ready to use straight from the bag.

2. Layer Evenly – Spread 2–4 cm across the base of your tank or enclosure.

3. Shape Your Terrain – Add extra substrate to form hills, slopes, and structural volumes.

4. Place Your Hardscape – Rocks and driftwood can be firmly anchored into the base layer.

5. Cover with Decorative Soil or Gravel – Top off with EONIAN or ARTIST Series substrates for a natural finish.

6. Fill Carefully – Pour water slowly over a hard surface to prevent soil disruption.

7. Initial Cloudiness – Slight water clouding may occur but will clear within hours once filtration begins.

Design Tip

Use POWRVOL-BASE as your invisible yet essential first layer—delivering unseen structure, filtration, and nutrients while allowing your design to shine above.