NEW ADA PRODUCT: ADA AquaSoil Amazonia II

[the_r0ck]

Don't know if I am considered slow but just checked their ADA webby and saw that there is a new version of Aquasoil that will have less coloring of the water.

http://adana.co.jp/index_e.php

From the website:

Release of "Aqua Soil Amazonia II"
Aqua Soil Amazonia has been used by many planted aquarium hobbyists around the world, as base substrate material for growing aquatic plants. Aqua Soil Amazonia is produced from black soil with rich organic substances, helping the plant growth, and most aquatic plant species can grow in healthy condition with Amazonia. But, in the alkaline base water*, there are rare case reports that organic substance such as humic acid may seep into the water, and cause water coloring or cloudiness.
So this time Aqua Design Amano introduced "Aqua Soil-Amazonia II", a new Amazonia type substrate, produced with different black soil mixture ratio, preventing water coloring or cloudiness. As the base color or plant growing pattern is different from existing lines, we continuously market Aqua Soil Amazonia. Please select according to your needs and preference. But if your base water* is alkaline, we recommend to use Amazonia II.

*Base Water refers to all types of water used for the aquarium, including tap water, groundwater, or aquarium tank water.

Distinctive FEATURE of "Aqua Soil-Amazonia II"
1. Amazonia II has less incident of water coloring or cloudiness.
2. It contains black soil, appropriate for water plants growth, and its natural color matches well with planted aquarium.
3. It lowers pH and KH, and makes ideal water condition for most plants and tropical fish.


Wonder when we'll see it here.

[ronald_t80]

Darn.... why don't introduce 2 months earlier....haha
Cant wait to see the differences between the NEW and EXISTING Amazonia.

[Wackytpt]

This we wil wait for the local distributor to see if they brings it in.

[the_r0ck]

My only worry is that the price will be significantly higher than the current ADA Aquasoil.

Anyway from what I understand, it will be introduced into the mass market (for Japan) in April or so. Enough time to start saving up.

[Quixotic]

Reading this, it seems like it is recommended for alkaline base water. Some of our tap water reading is close to neutral. So wondering if there are any additional effects when using acidic or neutral water. pH going very low? Maybe it is nothing and I am reading too much into it.

1. Amazonia II has less incident of water coloring or cloudiness.

Less incident doesn't mean no incident, so there may still be a possibility for water colouring or cloudiness to happen.

[benny]

I think in a lot of housing estates (around Chua Chu Kang area especially), the pH is around 8 to 9. So this might be a good option. Interesting.

Cheers,

[brianclaw]

I'm already finding it difficult to find Powder versions of Aquasoil in the shops, I think this will take it even longer to come in to Singapore.

[Wackytpt]

Those powder one Eco carry stocks of them

[Aquaculture]

I'm actually still scouting around for the cheapest prices for ADA amazionia ... and has actually contacted a Nozomi Hayakawa San representating ADA to ask the difference between the two.

Here's the information to share with you guys and gals,

'Difference of Amazonia and Amazonia II
Amazonia contains natural black soil, and idealistic for plant growth, but humic acid may seep into the water, and cause cloudiness when the water is alkaline.
Amazonia II has less content of black soil, but it does not cause water cloudiness, and good for growing aquatic plants. '

Hope this information clears the air between the 2 products. By the way, any idea which LFS sells the cheapest ADA substrate?

Regards...

[soulfinder78]

I saw ADA Amazonia II selling at y928 for 40 bucks per packet.

didn't buy due to the packet of soil looks very different from the previous version of amazonia. is it suppose to be dry? when i bought the previous version it's kinda moist inside.

[peter2883]

From what I read moist means that the batch is fresher...