PowerVol Base – Your Ready-to-Build Volcanic Foundation Layer
PowerVol Base is the essential structural layer for aquascapers who want to build stable, elevated terrains while creating a thriving, oxygen-rich ecosystem beneath their layout. Crafted from 100% natural volcanic rock, this engineered substrate locks together to support stones and wood while enriching the ground with minerals and powerful biological filtration.
Its porous, aerated structure allows you to form hills, valleys, and deep slopes effortlessly — acting as both a topographic tool and a living root zone. Beneficial bacteria colonize the volcanic pores, breaking down organics and improving long-term clarity and stability. Rich in trace elements, PowerVol Base nourishes plant roots while supporting active microbial life.
Perfect for aquariums, paludariums, and terrariums, PowerVol Base turns your groundwork into a functional, breathable biotope — the ideal start for any high-quality nature scape.
Available Sizes
3.3 lb (1.5 kg)
6.6 lb (3 kg)
Each Bag Includes
A natural volcanic underlayer designed for slope building, structural stability, nutrient release, and biological filtration
Why You’ll Love It
✓ Effortlessly creates slopes, volumes, and elevation
✓ Interlocking volcanic stones form a stable foundation for rock and wood
✓ Mineral-rich base supports strong root development
✓ Highly porous structure boosts beneficial bacteria
✓ Oxygen-rich internal zones promote healthy substrate biology
✓ Perfect foundation for Artist Series, Eonian Series, and planted soils
Design Tip
Shape your terrain with PowerVol Base before adding soil — build terraces, banks, or deep elevations to guide visual flow and enhance depth.
Specs & Care
Color: Volcanic black
Texture: Porous, lightweight volcanic granules
Grain Size: 0.15"–0.6" (4–15 mm)
Material: 100% natural engineered volcanic rock
Nutrient Profile: Naturally rich in iron, sodium, zinc, boron, copper, nickel, and trace minerals
Effect on Water: Supports microbial filtration and stable chemistry
Ready to use — no rinsing required. Spread a 1"–1.5" (2.5–4 cm) layer evenly, add more where elevation is needed, and place hardscape directly on top for maximum stability. Cover with soil and fill gently to avoid disturbance. Temporary cloudiness may appear and will clear with filtration.
Safe for all fish, shrimp, plants, amphibians, and terrarium species.
