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Created and photographed by Shooting date: March 1, 2013

Aquarium : W400xD150xH150 (cm) Giant Nature Aquarium Created over Periods as Long as 12 Years Lighting : NAG-150W-Green x 16, turned on for 4 hours per day NA Lamp 40W x 9, turned on for 9 hours per day Created using the true essence of ADA’ s aquatic has been ever changing as they Filter : Original overflow filter system techniques, this huge 4m aquarium has been grow and reach the end of their lives; it is : Aqua Soil Amazonia, cosmetic sand, Power Sand Mid Niigata Special L, Bacter 100, Clear Super, Tourmaline BC, Prefecture Earthquake Great East Japan Earthquake maintained for 12 years since it was made at exactly like a change in natural landscape when Milestones over (magnitude 7 in JMA scale) (magnitude 7 in JMA scale) Penac W, Penac P Takashi Amano’ s private residence in December viewed from the entire aquascape. Over a 12 Years Original CO2 supply system 2001. Albeit three massive earthquakes, the period as long as 12 years, this aquarium has CO2 : Aeration : Original aeration system 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 aquatic plants in the aquarium have been become an ultimate Nature Aquarium Liquid Fertilizer : Brighty K, Green Brighty STEP 2, ECA, Green Gain growing fresh green leaves healthily until now in masterpiece that bears a striking resemblance Water Change : Automatic water change system Creation of 4m Niigataken Chuetsu-Oki Earthquake a stable environment. The mix of fishes and to natural aquatic environment. Water Quality : Temperature 24℃, pH 6.8, TH 20 mg/ℓ aquascape (magnitude 6 over in JMA scale) NATURE AQUARIUM CONCEPT GUIDE 04 / 05

A Small Ecosystem - Global Environment in Miniature

Aquatic plants grown in an aquarium produce oxygen by photosynthesis. Living beings (fishes, shrimps and ) respire using this oxygen and aquatic plants conduct photosynthesis and produce further oxygen using carbon dioxide (CO2) released by these living beings. With this interaction between aquatic plants and living beings, an ecosystem cycle, which represents a miniature of global environment, is built in an aquarium and supports the Nature Aquarium environment.

Cycle in the Ecosystem

Sunlight

Fish Microorganisms

O2 CO2

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Learn from the Nature, Create the Nature

Nature Aquarium is created by learning from the nature and taking the essence of natural beauty into the layout. It does not mean merely to reproduce natural landscape like a diorama, but it means to get inspiration from natural landscapes to re-create an aquascape with rush aquatic plants and swimming fishes. For example, the Iwagumi layout shown below was created with the inspiration from cliffs formed by wave erosions and dynamic coastal landscapes with many gigantic rocks. Although this aquascape was produced in a small 60cm aquarium, it makes us feel the dynamism and immense scale of great nature. Hints of layout are always found in the nature.

Created and photographed by Takashi Amano Shooting date: March 2001

Aquarium : Cube Garden W60xD30xH36 (cm) Lighting : NA Lamp 20W x 4, turned on for 10 hours per day Filter: Super Jet Filter ES-600 (anthracite, Bio Cube) Substrate : Aqua Soil Amazonia, Power Sand Special S, Bacter 100, Clear Super, Penac W, Penac P

CO2 : Pollen Glass, 2 bubbles per second via CO2 Bubble Counter Aeration : For 14 hours after the light is turned off using Lilly Pipe P-2 Liquid Fertilizer : Brighty K, Green Brighty STEP 1, ECA Water Change : 1/2 once a week Water Quality : Temperature 25℃, pH 6.8, TH 20 mg/ℓ Aquatic Plants : Glossostigma elatinoides Echinodorus tenellus Fish/Invertebrates : Inpaichthys kerri Otocinclus sp. Caridina japonica NATURE AQUARIUM CONCEPT GUIDE 08 / 09

Plants Absorb CO2 during photosynthesis and produce oxygen. They play a great role in the ecosystem.

Animals Animals are related to each other in food Sunlight chain. They survive in Plants and other living ecological balance. beings that live on plants depend on solar energy for survival.

Air A change in atmospheric Nature composition caused by reduction in plants or contaminations / pollutants gives various impacts to ecosystems. Environmental destruction Natural environment being out of balance can cause a harsh environment for many Water living beings. Constantly circulates in various forms. It is essential for animals and plants to survive.

Soil Stores nutrients and water, supporting the lives of animals Return to Nature and plants. Soil bacteria promote decomposition of organic matters. Natural ecosystem consists of diverse living beings such a balance can result in excess carbon dioxide as well as water, air and soil surrounding them. These or water pollution. Nature Aquarium tells us the components are constantly changing under the importance of balanced ecosystem. Many people influence of sunlight, solar heat, and photosynthesis are attracted to Nature Aquarium in the midst of a and respiration of living beings. What is important growing concern for environmental destructions. It is here is a good balance of the ecosystem; and losing possibly a sort of “a return to nature”. NATURE AQUARIUM CONCEPT GUIDE 10 / 11

Nature Aquarium Gallery (at ADA Headquarters)

Nature Aquarium Connects Human Being with Nature

Nature Aquarium creates an environment closely stay in the room and enjoy beautiful aquascape resembling to natural landscape within an which we can hardly see in our daily lives. Green aquarium. In this fascinating environment, the aquatic plants swaying in crystal clear water water sparkles with the help of beneficial provide visual relaxation and healing effects. ADA microorganisms, aquatic plants thrive luxuriantly opened Nature Aquarium Gallery to get more and colorful tropical fishes swim merrily. One of people to know about the attractive features of the attractions of Nature Aquarium is that we can Nature Aquarium. NATURE AQUARIUM CONCEPT GUIDE 12 / 13

ADA System Reproduces Natural Ecosystem

Nature Aquarium reproduces the ecosystem within ecosystem in an aquarium, though the scale is, of an aquarium system that is built using appropriate course, incomparably smaller than the actual size equipment in combination. The synergy effects of observed in the nature. ADA’s aquarium systems each equipment used help establish a stable hold the wisdom of nature.

Lighting System Inspired by the Sun as an Ideal

The Sun is the only source of light that makes natural ecosystems work. It is ideal to reproduce the sunlight that shines into water, but the luminance and color temperature of the sunlight varies with time of the day. Nature Aquarium’s lighting system reproduces the ideal lighting environment for aquatic plants. Sunlight

Water for Healthy Growth of Fishes and Aquatic Plants

Just as the air surrounding us, water is indispensable for fishes, aquatic plants and others living in water. We have difficulty in breathing in polluted air and in like manner, the health of fishes and aquatic plants can be adversely affected in contaminated water. For aquatic Water living beings, water quality including pH level and hardness and also the rate of water flow are equally important as cleanliness of water.

Substrate as the Ground where Aquatic Plants Take Root

In natural aquatic environments, there are locations where aquatic plants grow and where they do not. Referring to the locations where aquatic plants thrive, Nature Aquarium builds a substrate that contains rich organic compounds and nutrients and also helps aquatic plants send out their roots. On the other hand, a Soil river bed with no aquatic plants can also be expressed by using cosmetic sand and pebbles.

Filters with Beneficial Filtration Bacteria

In natural ecosystems, contaminants including excrements are

ADA Aquarium system : W180×D60×H60（cm） broken down and water is purified by tiny, invisible microorganisms such as bacteria and protozoa. This excellent water purification system is utilized in ADA’s filtration systems. The activities of these Microorganisms microorganisms support the “small ecosystem” in . 14 / 15

Cube Glass Cube Glass Glass Cover Glass Polka Plant Glass Carafe Plant Glass Oasis W36×D22×H26（cm） Aquarium size W36xD22（cm） Max. diameter Ø15×H16.5（cm） Max. diameter Ø13×H23（cm） Max. diameter Ø24.5×H12（cm） W45×D27×H30（cm） Aquarium size W45xD27（cm） Wabi-kusa Stemmed Plants Mix Wabi-kusa Stemmed Plants Mix Wabi-kusa Mossbase W60×D30×H36（cm） Aquarium size W60xD30（cm）

This simple frameless aquarium This is a glass cover for Cube Its gentle round shape enhances Featuring a stunning diagonal cut Wabi-kusa looks gorgeous as if it tank helps planted aquarium look Glass. Install this with the plastic the charming look of Wabi-kusa. design, this Plant Glass makes is floating in the air. The plant more attractive. It is also ideal for hook supplied with Cube Glass. Plant Glass Polka features a Wabi-kusa look attractive as if it is stretched out of the Plant Glass keeping ornamental fishes. diagonally-cut wide opening for enveloped in glass. will be hanging along the round easy maintenance. contour.

Waterfall Waterfall Ver.2 Plant Glass Cube Plant Glass Loop Plant Glass Lotus Branch W30×D30×H30（cm） W60×D45×H45（cm） W15×D15×H15（cm） Max. diameter Ø19×H10（cm） Max. diameter Ø16.5×H7.5（cm） White / Black / Cream / Silver W60×D45×H45（cm） W90×D45×H45（cm） Wabi-kusa Echinodorus Mix Wabi-kusa Stemmed Plants Mix Wabi-kusa Echinodorus Mix W34×D34×H62（cm） W90×D45×H45（cm）

Waterfall is a cascading aquarium tank Waterfall Ver.2 has a deeper bottom This is a square Plant Glass that One set of Wabi-kusa fits perfectly This Plant Glass features gentle Branch is a halogen lamp lighting system specifically designed for Wabi-kusa in portion (17cm deep) to allow the users gives a sharp impression. Suitable into the center pocket. You can curves like lotus flower. It provides (75W) ideal for Plant Glass. Its sophisti- an emersed setup. The water flows to make a simple layout and enjoy for keeping killifish and betta. enjoy vigorously growing aquatic great flexibility in arrangement of cated curvy design enhances the room from the top to the bottom resembling a Wabi-kusa in an emersed setup. plants through its wide opening. Wabi-kusa. interior. Available in four colors. waterfall. The depth of the bottom * Waterfall Ver.2 comes with the dedicated portion is 12cm. glass inflow and outflow pipes. * Waterfall comes with the dedicated glass inflow and outflow pipes. * The shape of W30×D30×H30 (cm) is slightly different from other models.

CO2 Starter Kit Plant Glass Cylinder Plant Glass Oval Plant Glass Valley Branch Stand 2010 / Ø20×H10（cm） 17 / Max. diameter Ø19×H17（cm） Max. diameter Ø20×H9.5（cm） White / Black / Cream / Metallic Silver CO2 Starter Kit contains all accessories necessary 2020 / Ø20×H20（cm） 25 / Max. diameter Ø27×H25（cm） Wabi-kusa Stemmed Plants Mix High type / W40×D40×H70（cm） to start CO2 injection. It is suitable for small Wabi-kusa Stemmed Plants Mix Wabi-kusa Stemmed Plants Mix Low type / W40×D40×H4（cm） aquarium tanks that require only a small amount of The wide opening makes the mainte- Featuring adorable round design, Valley is the Plant Glass designed for keeping This is a stand exclusively designed for Branch lighting CO2 supply and also for cost-conscious users. nance of Wabi-kusa easy. Available in this Plant Glass serves as a sophis- one set of Wabi-kusa inside. Suitable for system. It is convenient for decorating Plant Glass in the * Tropical Forest cartridges, non-ADA cartridges and large two different depths (H: 10cm and 20cm). ticated interior decoration item. placing on a table to casually enjoy Wabi-kusa. room. Available in two different types and four colors. CO2 tanks cannot be connected to CO2 Starter Kit.

* Plant Glass does not come with Wabi-kusa. 16 / 17

CO2 Bottle CO2 Diffuse CO2 Music Glass Do Scissors S Do Scissors M Do Pinsettes

CO2 Bottle (6 bottle set) Ø20×H100（mm） Ø10 / for aquarium size W30 - 45（cm） Straight / H145（mm） Straight / H230（mm） S / M / L / XL Ø30 / for aquarium size W90（cm） Curve type / H145（mm） Curve type / H230（mm） Ø50 / for aquarium size W180（cm）

This is a replacement cartridge for CO2 This is a CO2 diffuser with Diffuses CO2 efficiently in water. Its Do Scissors S is short-type trimming Do Scissors M is trimming scissors The user’s gripping force is easily Starter Kit. Under the condition of CO2 integrated bubble counter. Suitable amusing design resembling a musical scissors. Curve type is suitable for essential for the maintenance of transmitted to the blade tips to help supply rate at one bubble per second, for 60cm or smaller aquarium tanks. note adds merriment to aquarium. trimming of foreground plants. attractive layout. Curve type is accurate planting of aquatic plants. about two bottles are usually Available in six sizes. suitable for trimming of foreground Select from four types according to consumed monthly. Content: 35g plants. your needs.

PP-1 (Outflow) PV-1 (Inflow)

CO2 Music Glass Mini CO2 Music Counter Poppy Glass Maintenance Stand Ⅱ Metal Hook Stand for be liquid Wabi-kusa Hanger Ø10×H110（mm） Max. diameter Ø30×H90（mm） PP-1 / for aquarium size W45 - 60（cm） Type A / Type B Ø75×H170（mm） Ø15×H110（mm） PV-1 / for aquarium size W45 - 60（cm）

CO2 Music Glass Mini can be installed Measures the CO2 supply amount Moderates the water flow with its Maintenance Stand Ⅱ is a stainless This is a stand specifically designed for This is a hanger developed specifically without using any suction cup and by counting CO2 bubbles. Use this ball-shape outflow port. Suitable for steel stand that offers a systematic hanging a bottle of frequently-used for enjoyment of Wabi-kusa. Hang this therefore it will not impair the aquas- with the CO2 Music Glass series keeping fishes that prefer gentle water flow. storage for the tools essential for daily additives (such as Do!aqua be liquid product on the rim of an aquarium tank. cape in small aquarium tank. item in combination. maintenance of aquarium. series) on an aquarium tank. * This product is designed for frameless * This product is designed for frameless * The above picture shows the product in * This product is designed for frameless aquarium tank with thickness of 5mm or less. aquarium tank with glass thickness of 5mm use. No additives, fish food and tools are aquarium tank with glass thickness of or less. included in this product. 6mm or less.

PP-1 (Outflow) PV-1 (Inflow) MP-1 (Outflow) MV-1 (Inflow)

Violet Glass Violet Glass Mini Violet Glass Jet NA Water Carbon Filter HD30 Natural Cotton Sediment Filter VP-1 / for aquarium size W45 - 60（cm） Mini MP-1 JP-1 VV-1 / for aquarium size W45 - 60（cm） Mini MV-1 JP-2

The smaller outflow port of Violet Glass Violet Glass Mini is an inflow/outflow pipe This is an outflow pipe to make a strong Two types of high-efficiency filters Carbon Filter HD30 offers an enhanced Its natural high-density cotton fiber creates slightly-downward water flow. This for small aquarium tanks having the same current in an aquarium. No suction cup is remove the residual chlorine, iron rust residual chlorine removal capacity with removes impurities in the tap water product can be used for aeration by features of Violet Glass. No suction cup is required for the installation of this product. and other impurities contained in tap its high-density activated carbon fiber. It such as iron rust. installing it at an appropriate position. required for the installation of this product. water. does not affect the pH level of water. * Replacement intervals: Approximately 6 * NA Water can be equipped with RO * Replacement intervals: Approximately 6 months (reverse osmosis) and deionizing functions months / Water treatment capacity: Approxi- by installing the optional parts. mately 30,000ℓ 18 / 19

Carbon Filter HD300 RO Kit RO Kit Membrane be Clear be Bright Sea Salt 200㎖ 200㎖ for 25ℓ water for 100ℓ water

This high-performance carbon fiber is RO Kit removes 99% of the impurities The membrane needs to be replaced Removes excess nutrient salts with This is an additive for growing Wabi- Contains well-balanced active suitable for treatment of a large volume in tap water with its reverse osmosis in the event any significant decline in its fine particles having superior kusa in an emersed setup. Apply this ingredients including calcium to of water for a long period of time. The membrane to produce nearly pure water treatment volume or rise in TDS absorption capability to control by way of foliar application or applica- prepare ideal artificial seawater. It treated water has a higher pH level water. Ideal for marine aquariums. value is observed. algal growth. tion to the Wabi-kusa water. Contains also helps reduce running costs. immediately after the treatment. * Use this product together with NA Water. * Replacement intervals: Approximately 2 nitrogen, phosphate, potassium and * Replacement intervals: Approximately 5 years / Water treatment capacity: Approxi- trace elements. years / Water treatment capacity: Approxi- mately 380ℓ/day mately 300,000ℓ

DI Kit be Fine SUIKEI FOOD Food Glass 200㎖ 55g

DI Kit is a deionizing filter to be used Promptly neutralizes the residual This is a new fish food for the enjoy- Food Glass is a glass feeder with NA Water and RO Kit in combina- chlorine in tap water. This is an ment of attractive planted aquarium. designed for flake-type fish food. tion. It produces pure water with purity additive essential during water The flake size was made to fit the Feeding amount can be conve- level of 99.99% or higher. change. mouths of small tropical fishes. niently adjusted by the push of your * Replacement intervals: Approximately 6 Available in four types of bottles with fingers. months different aquascape designs. * The lid has a food outlet.

The specifications and design of products are subject to change be Relax be Green be Soft without notice in conjunction with price revision. Unauthorized 200㎖ 200㎖ 200㎖ reproduction of the contents and photographs contained in this CONCEPT GUIDE is strictly prohibited.

The mucosa protection ingredients Supplies potassium and trace Lowers the pH and carbonate and various vitamins contained in elements that easily become hardness (KH) levels to provide a this product relieve stress and deficient in aquarium to achieve mildly acidic environment. No damages on fishes and cares for healthy leaf color of aquatic plants. phosphate and nitrate are contained the fish body surface. in this product.

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