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CaribSea Arag-Alive Bahamas Oolite Aquarium Sand, 20 lbs.
Description
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Biologically and mineralogically complete sand substrate for saltwater aquariums. Contains specially engineered bacteria to suppress "new tank syndrome". Discourages nuisance algae. Never needs replacement.
- - Aids in the growth of corals
- - Buffers for the life of the aquarium
- - Helps maintain a proper pH of 8.2 without constant chemical additions
- - Discourages nuisance algae growth
Specifications
| SKU | 2153511 |
|---|---|
| Primary Brand | CaribSea |
| Days to Ship | Ships Next Business Day |
| Weight | 20 LBS |
Additional Features
| Primary Color | Tan |
|---|---|
| Personalized Item flag | No |
CaribSea will never knowingly disappoint you. If, for any reason, your are dissatisfied with this product, call us toll free at 1-888-461-1113. Due to the complexities and variations in method and technique of aquarium keeping, the manufacturer, distributor, and vendor accept no liability associated with this product.
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Scott12345
11 years ago
Great! Took about a day and a half to clear the cloudy water, but after it was s...
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Regret this sand
KristenD
9 years ago
I bought 20lbs of this sand about 3 weeks ago. It was not a good decision. The g...
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Randy Mac5
Yes, I recommend this product.
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Robert CT
Yes, I recommend this product.
TW1234567890
No, I do not recommend this product.
Way too fine for aquarium.
Jake_6420
No, I do not recommend this product.
Fine Grain, clean
Nathe
Yes, I recommend this product.
Great for starting a saltwater tank
Ron58
Yes, I recommend this product.
Hate It.
Yvette1479118
No, I do not recommend this product.
it is awsome for a new salt water tank
zaks
No, I do not recommend this product.
Questions
I just set back up my saltwater tank ,an i can see that this sand makes the tank very cloudy what i can do to make all the dusk go away out of this sand , i trun off my water waver pump cause i can see a sand strom in the tank what could i do
- Easiest way to have the sand settle is use the little bags that the sand has with it and turn on your filter, I was able to clear the water within 2 days, just be sure once the water is clear to clean your filter out.
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is this good for hermit crabs
- yes ,it would be perfect for hermit crabs
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Wanting to set up a shelly tank with multis, they need a ph of 8 to 9. I know this is intended for saltwater use but will it be safe for my African cichlids?
- It actually is because cichlids are really more brackish water than freshwater fish especially larger species like Africans. This type (marine) substrate works fine for brackish water tanks with higher (7.8+) pH as well as saltwater. Also my research has found this type of sand to be good substrate for hermit crabs, in case anyone is interested.
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can the CaribSea Arag-Alive Bahamas Oolite Aquarium Sand be used in a freshwater aquarium. if so, will the ph still be at 8.0?
- you can use it for a high ph freshwater tank like an african cichlid tank.
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I am setting up a new 55 gallon tank never used abstract can u buy now and use late? Would 110 pound be enough to have a three inch bed
Can you use sand from the beach to add to your freshwater aquarium, if its sanitize?
I am setting up a 20 gallon freshwater tank. I would like to have an assortment of live plants. I need recommendations on the type of plants to use and also the type gravel to use.
Currently I am using calcium sand. It doesn’t seem to be effecting Ash at all. Should I continue to use the sand or get something else such as eco earth?
first of all, thanks for your advice with my african dwarf frogs! after the aquarium salt bath they are doing great and even look more vibrant now! i was wanting to know what substrate would be best in the tank. would sand be okay or would they eat that like the gravel? i have a heavily planted aquarium and need something to keep the plants in place but i dont want my frogs to eat it and have something happen to them. i find conflicting information when i research it online. thanks!
Can Betta fish tank have sand from river?
Rust colored algae in both of my 10 gallon tanks after switching from gravel to sand substrate. What can I do?
Hi. How long is 10 litre of cat sand will last for 2 cats?
I have a 20 gallon tank. I'm thinking of buying +5 fish. Which fish could I buy and what would I need for the fish and tank?
I recently got some hermit crabs. The nearest pet store to me is an hour away so I made a visit to purchase supplies. But I didn't get as much substrate as I needed, unfortunately. I was planning to go and get more when I had the chance. But I believe my largest crab is molting, it's trying to dig underground but there's not yet enough substrate for him to really bury himself yet. I know you should not bother a molting crab, but if I buy more substrate should I put it in there with him or wait
I went on vacation and put a vacation feeder in the tank when I came home his tank was a sandy color. After cleaning his tank complete I put him back in and after that he hasn't been the same going on a week with out eating. What did I do wrong? Now I have bought a different tank and rocks, add water and a water heater and added stress coat. Is there anything else I can do to help he's breathing really fast? I have seen a change since I've put him in the other tank, he is swimming more.
Hello, Cat litter isnt easily available in the place where I live, so we have trained our cats to use sand(regular clean sand used) for toilet purposes. Unfortunately, that is becoming a commodity of limited supply. The good news is that we live near the beach, so provided I change the litter two times in a day, can I use beach sand as litter adjacent? Also any idea as how to clean beach sand to remove any contingent bacteria or such, which in God's Grace should be none. Thank you. God Bless.