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Nature's Ocean Aragonite Sand, 20 lbs.

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.1-.75mm grain size. Natural aragonite sand for saltwater aquariums and reef systems. Straight from the ocean's floor.

- Provides maximum surface area for biological nitrification
- Ideal for reef systems & helps maintain a healthy environment
- Provides marine trace elements
- Easy to use, pre-washed minimum rinsing required

Specifications

SKU	2208497
Primary Brand	Nature's Ocean
Days to Ship	Ships Next Business Day
Weight	20 LBS

Additional Features

Primary Color	White

Rinse before using.

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great for a base

dj1999

12 years ago

This product was exactly what I needed at a really good price.

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size too fine and unattractive color

huang

12 years ago

While half bag has decent size, the other half is very fine sand. The color is c...

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This aragonite sand is off white color, measures 1.2 mm to 1.7 mm, reduces nitrates and helps to maintain a chemical balance. It also reduces the need for added chemicals and one should maintain regular water changes. The sand is fine size but great for African Cichlids. I plan o us this gravel in a African Cichlid setup. I was glad to purchase this gravel on sale at a great price.

Yes, I recommend this product.

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The sand is exactly what is says it is. The granuals are small and look nice in the tank. Very few sticks and other debris. Covers the bottom nicely and mixes well with the live sand.

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This substrate looks great in my tank, after several rinses it looks fantastic! Just waiting for it to cycle so I can eventually add fish! =)

Yes, I recommend this product.

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Make sure u was this sand well. After about a day the waters as clear as can be. Used this to add a bigger bed to my simi reef.

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This product was exactly what I needed at a really good price.

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While half bag has decent size, the other half is very fine sand. The color is cement like and not attractive at all. Now I understand why people say this sand is hard to wash and can cloud the tank for days. Not recommended.

No, I do not recommend this product.

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I used this in my freshwater setup in combination with aquarium gravel with my (very) large Jack Dempsey. I rinsed it forever, and the water still clouded immediately. After one water change with decent filtration, "Jack" moved the sand around enough, rinsing it so that the cloudiness has gone away. A great product, just rinse well!

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I had a difficult time getting this sand to work for me. I rinsed it forever; I let it sit for days..it still clouded the water if the fish so much as touched it.

No, I do not recommend this product.

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11 years ago

I need a rather fine white sand...about 3mm to use in a sandfall, which of your white sands may provide that

13 years ago

What would be a good thing to use when you have a fresh water tank?

13 years ago
I have used it in both saltwater and freshwater tanks. it is beautiful. I dont like stones either which is why I went with the sand. It is extremely fine quality so it moves around similar to the ocean sand with the tanks water flow. Unless your tank is deep, you will see the water flow burrow into the sand and blow it around. I did have to put some slate into it to keep the immediate bottom stable from where the water flow hits directly

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