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CaribSea Eco-Complete African Cichlid Sand Substrate, 20 lbs.
Description
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The secret to successfully keeping African Cichlids begins with Eco Complete African Cichlid Substrates. These mineralogically complete substrates contain aragonite to maintain the high pH African Cichlids need. Eco Complete Cichlid Substrates add calcium, magnesium, carbonate and more to recreate the African Rift Lake environment. Naturally buffers aquarium water to combat downward pH drift in African Cichlid tanks without the constant use of additives. Eco Complete African Cichlid Substrates are packed with live, water-purifying bacteria to jumpstart the cycling process. Its high internal surface area allows more room for water purifying bacteria to thrive. Also packed in a water conditioner to remove chlorine/chloramines and reduce fish stress.
- - Complete substrate for aquariums housing African Cichlids
- - Natural buffers maintain a high pH African Cichlids enjoy
- - Packed with living bacteria to cycle new cichlid aquariums
Specifications
| SKU | 3027401 |
|---|---|
| Primary Brand | CaribSea |
| Days to Ship | Ships Next Business Day |
| Weight | 20 LBS |
Additional Features
| Primary Color | Multi-Color |
|---|---|
| Personalized Item flag | No |
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Beautiful but be patient
Crewsfamily2
8 years ago
I love this sand, it looks beautiful. HOWEVER, you have to be so patient. it say...
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Cichlid substate
FaxDan
8 years ago
After reading the reviews I purchased 2 bags of this substrate and have replaced...
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11 Ratings-Only Reviews
Needs to be more clearly described
Sonofanarky
No, I do not recommend this product.
Perfect Mbuna start
mschniz
Yes, I recommend this product.
CaribSea Eco-Complete African Cichlid Sand Substra
SherriG70
Yes, I recommend this product.
Really pretty color.
Kyriakos
Yes, I recommend this product.
Cichlid substate
FaxDan
No, I do not recommend this product.
Beautiful but be patient
Crewsfamily2
Yes, I recommend this product.
Rinse it !
rmboone
Yes, I recommend this product.
Beautiful White Substrate
KariSRoberts11
Yes, I recommend this product.
Questions
Will this work with Shellies. Lake Tanga Mika
Can I use a gravel vacc on this?
Is this the same black & white mix substrate Caribsea makes without eco bacteria? Reason I ask, I really like there other one without because high amount of black. Does this have around 50/50 mix like the other I'm referring to?
how long does it take for the water to clear, I put the gravel in without emptying the water solution in the bag
- Thank you for your question. According to the manufacture the water should clear within 48 hours.
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Freshwater community fish tank
- Thank you for your question. You may utilize this substrate in your aquarium, however, please keep in mind this does have bacteria to keep a higher pH level as it is for Cichlids.
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Zack Black Grain Size
- Thank you for your question. The Zack Black has large pieces just like the gravel. These range from approximately 4.0 mm to10.0 mm in size for both the Cichlid gravel and the Zack Black.
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Can I use the Zack black with an undergravel filter (from Lee's) or is it too fine? I am planning on mixing with the Cichlid gravel.
- boatbyrd, Thank you for your question. The Zack Black Eco-Complete Cichlid Substrate can be used with an undergravel filter.
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How many bags of sand do I need for an 75 gallon fish tank
- The bag states 1 -2 pounds per gallon
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Can this substrate be used for Discus and Angel Fish?
- I wouldn't myself. This substrate is for high pH fish, like African cichlids. Discus and angels wanted softer water with low pH levels. Use a neutral substrate.
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Does rinsing the 'White' Cichlid sand make it ineffective for pH help.
- No, rinsing won't effect the pH influence of the sand. However, if the bags have live bacteria (like Eco-Complete), then use de-chlorinated water.
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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!
Rust colored algae in both of my 10 gallon tanks after switching from gravel to sand substrate. What can I do?
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?
My pet pike cichlid is not eating and is always staying in one corner of the tank. It is in a 20 gallon with 2 convict cichlids, 2 firemouth cichlids, 1 Oscar, and two plecos. My ammonia is 0, nitrate 0 and ph is 6.5. Water is a little tinted because of the driftwood.
I am setting up a new habitat for my 2 sibling gerbils. I want it to be as natural of a habitat as their ancestors in the wild live in. Which substrate would you recommend that would be as natural as they would receive in their desert environment?
Best foods for 29gallon tank with 4Rosaline Sharks, 4Congo Tetras, 1large bushy nosed plecostamus. Vitamins?
I bought my leopard gecko a few weeks ago and as recomended by my local Petco associate I used sand in his tank. Last night I feed him some crickets and when I went to check on him this morning his gut is FILLED with bright green sand! Will his gut get impacted? What steps can I take to help him?
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.
I have a fish tank my first with 6 Angel fish, want to know what's the best type of fish to ad to give it a beautiful decorations
I just purchased Imagitarium Ammonia-Reducing filter media cubes from Petco and there are no instructions for how to use. I have a 5 gallon tank with a submerged Built-in filtration system how many cubes do I use and how do I put them in my filter? Please provide the instructions thank you for your time.
We have four cardinal tetras, three glo danios, three glo tetras and a albino Cory cat. They are all the type to only get an inch to two inches long and so we have them in a twenty gallon tank. Have gravel and silk/plastic/resin/and live plant/decor and proper filter/heater/air. Also have changed filter once a month, siphoned 25% water/debris out every two weeks using water conditioner but don't know why we have murky water and how to remedy this...
Hi! I was thinking about getting blood red parrot cichlids. And I thought here would be a good place to ask about them. So I was wondering what size tank I should use, how many I should get for starters, how much decoration and plants you would recommend, and some good food brands as well as foods I should feed them. My last question is the durations that I should perform water changes. Thank you for listening!