AQUANATURAL Oolitic Aragonite 10lb Aquarium Sand for Reef, Saltwater and Marine Tanks and Aquariums

AQUANATURAL Oolitic Aragonite 10lb Aquarium Sand for Reef, Saltwater and Marine Tanks and Aquariums

$ 15.25

Score By Feature

Based on 97 ratings

Softness

9.90

Value for money

9.71

Easy to clean

8.58

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Product Description

The pH is kept at a constant 8 with a superb buffering capability.

The calcium carbonate in this sand is 98% pure - with no impurities

An oolitic aragonite that is renewable and sustainable

It is the only company that has a lease with the government of The Bahamas to mine

Questions & Answers

Do you have any instructions on how to use this product with fresh water?

It says to rinse the tank first, which is the next logical step. I didn't follow this step, which resulted in a very cloudy tank for the first week.

What if I get diamong goby and I take this sand, will that prevent cloudiness?

As far as I know there is no sand left on the pavement, but as per the review, the sand clears up quickly

The crushed corals I was going to add to my 5 gallon tank for my nerite snails were crushed. Do coarse and fine aragonite have the same properties?

Essentially this is coral sand that has been crushed into tiny pieces. A hard shell for snails is a result of it. now have a few Nerite and Apple snails living happily with it, and all my previous "soft water" shell weaknesses have been eliminated.

Does this amount of sand fit in a 5 gallon aquarium?

Whether you like thin or thick substrate depends on how much you like it. In my tank, I do not go higher than 1" and I have a 1200 gallon tank and a 650 gallon tank. (2) I used this sand to make my sand filters. In any case, this should be sufficient for 5 gallons.

Selected User Reviews For AQUANATURAL Oolitic Aragonite 10lb Aquarium Sand for Reef, Saltwater and Marine Tanks and Aquariums

Our competitors are not as good as us

5/5

A very high quality white sand, this one has the perfect grain size, it arrived super clean, and it got to me in perfect condition. The sand from the Caribbean was used in a tank transfer after getting rid of it. There have been no diatom blooms in my aquarium because my PH is perfect. The purchase has been a great experience.

Tatum Short

| Jun 19, 2021

My saltwater tanks have been filled with sand for many years, so this is my first purchase of this type

5/5

If you want benefits of true oolitic or you just love how finely ground this sand is, I recommend it - it is very good grade and smooth. A consistent approach. There is no big chunk of anything here at all.

Esmeralda Lowe

| Mar 12, 2021

This is a great product, BUT it's hard to rinse clean! A fine sand was what I wanted for the shrimp tank base in my Opae Ula tank

4/5

The water in the tank looks beautiful, but it was impossible to rinse clean! It took me more than a dozen rinsings, compared to other brands I've tried. A few days from now, I'm going to use my sponge filter to get it crystal clear. You will find out if it was worth all the effort in due time.

Ariana Hancock

| Apr 21, 2021

The texture is nice and fine

5/5

It is a nice white sand that will blow around if powerheads are too close to it. I find it to be very beautiful.

Reagan Nelson

| Apr 28, 2021

My fish love the white fine sand

5/5

Bought 3 bags for my 50 gallon tank and they love it as well. Having fine and white sand, my fish would poops. With my net, I was able to scoop up a pile of sand that had accumulated in my aquarium. There's nothing better than this sand for my goldfish.

Nellie Archer

| Dec 31, 2020

I love the way this turned out! Sand of a nice fine white color

5/5

Alayna Wagner

| Mar 23, 2021

I am pleased with the sand I have received

5/5

It is in great condition and arrived quickly. The new sand was rinsed in a big bucket until it ran clear, and I put it in my tank as usual. Never in the history of the tank has it looked so good.