Natural Perfection with CaribSea's Special Grade Reef Sand
- Contains Live Bacteria to Assist with a Faster Cycle
- High Surface Area for Bacteria
- Ready to Use - No Rinsing
CaribSea's Special Grade Arag-Alive! Reef Sand offers a natural look and the perfect particle size for maintaining a thriving reef aquarium. Its special grade formula is designed to reduce detritus buildup and promote efficient water flow, ensuring optimal conditions for coral and invertebrate health. This reef sand is not just aesthetically pleasing; it's functional, fostering an environment where beneficial bacteria can flourish, contributing to a natural filtration system that keeps your tank clean and balanced.
Live sand is a great choice for new reef tank setups as it clears quickly and contain millions of live bacteria, speeding up your tank's cycle.
How Much Sand Do I Need?
Use our Sand Bed Calculator for an easy way to find out how much sand you need for your exact aquarium dimensions.
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| Arag-Alive Sand Type | Grain Sizes (mm) | Description |
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Fiji Pink |
0.5 - 1.5 | Small uniform grain size with flecks of pink quartz. Ideal for tanks with sand-sifting inhabitants |
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Special Grade (Currently Viewing) |
1.0 - 2.0 | Our best-selling sand mix. Uniform medium grain size good for tanks with medium amounts of flow and still sand-sifter friendly. |
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Bahamas Oolite |
0.25 - 1.0 | Fine uniform grain size. Ideal for low flow aquariums. |
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Hawaiian Black |
0.25 - 3.5 | Semi-uniform grain size. Creates a striking contrast with colorful fish and coral in the aquarium. |
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Bimini Pink |
0.5 - 5.0 | Wide variety of particle sizes. |
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Florida Crushed Coral |
3.0 - 5.5 | Large particle sizes. Ideal for high flow aquariums, but not great for sand dwelling inhabitants. |
| SKU | 207437 |
|---|---|
| UPC | 008479007902 |
| Aquarium Type | Saltwater |
Product Questions
Thank you for reaching out to us. Good question. As long as your current systems has no issues then why not. I have done this a few times with the same intentions to save money. Please let me know if you need anything further.
Thank you for reaching out to us. As with any replacement sand used there will be the water sand cloud when first used. But will settle in time. So the choice is up too you. I prefer the 20 lb. Special Grade Arag-Alive! Reef Sand .Please let me know if you need anything further.
Thank you for reaching out to us. Yes, this sand is fine for a sand sifting goby.
Please let me know if you need anything further and take care!
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