Transform Your Reef Tank with Fiji Pink
- Contains Live Bacteria to Assist with a Faster Cycle
- High Surface Area for Bacteria
- Ready to Use - No Rinsing
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. Fiji Pink sand is a top pick due to its grain size that not only facilitates a robust aquarium cycle by offering ample surface area for beneficial bacteria, but also adds a visual charm with its pink quartz specks. Its compatibility with sand-sifting inhabitants is also a major plus.
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 (Currently Viewing) |
0.5 - 1.5 | Small uniform grain size with flecks of pink quartz. Ideal for tanks with sand-sifting inhabitants and low to medium amounts of flow. |
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Special Grade |
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 | Fiji Pink Arag-Alive! Live Reef Sand |
|---|---|
| Aquarium Type | Saltwater |
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Product Questions
Hello I am looking to start my first salt water tank but want to start with a 15 gallon tank how much sand would I need?
Question by: Jestyn Reynoso on Mar 11, 2024, 1:10 PM
Hey there! We have a calculator that can help you determine how much sand you will need: https://www.bulkreefsupply.com/reef-calculator/aquarium-sand-bed-calculator
Answer by: Laura (BRS Staff) on Mar 29, 2024, 8:42 AM
How long will the bacteria survive in the bag with the sand if I don't plan on using the sand for a little while? Thank you.
Question by: Bruce b on Nov 18, 2023, 9:59 AM
Hello,
The bacteria is dormant and will survive months or even years within the bag.
The bacteria is dormant and will survive months or even years within the bag.
Answer by: Chad (BRS Staff) on Jan 18, 2024, 11:35 AM
Do you think this grain size sould be ideal for sandsifters like gobys
Question by: Spencer on Dec 23, 2016, 8:44 PM
Great question! This sand is perfect for those sand sifting creatures! :-)
Answer by: Randy on Dec 30, 2016, 9:56 AM
Hello I am looking to start my first salt water tank but want to start with a 12 gallon tank how much sand would I need,and what other stuff do I need besides the live rocks.. I have a few fresh water tanks.
Question by: carlos Torres on Nov 11, 2016, 3:02 PM
Great question! A 5lb bag would be a good start for a 12gal tank sand bed. For detailed information on how to get started in the hobby, we really recommend watching our YouTube Channel and the 52 Weeks of Reefing series! :-)
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcJv2rQDivg8NwXIxydJ86A
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcJv2rQDivg8NwXIxydJ86A
Answer by: Randy on Nov 14, 2016, 2:33 PM
Hi I have a 90 gallon tank with about 50 pounds of like rock in it for over a year now with no sand. Can I add this and without recycling the tank. thank you for your time
Question by: Curtis Roth on Jun 15, 2016, 11:14 AM
Great question!
It certainly can be added without much of a new cycle. You will ideally want to rinse the sand beforehand in tank water to removed the dust and fines when placing in the new sand. Feel free to let us know if you have any further questions.
It certainly can be added without much of a new cycle. You will ideally want to rinse the sand beforehand in tank water to removed the dust and fines when placing in the new sand. Feel free to let us know if you have any further questions.
Answer by: Connor on Jun 15, 2016, 11:40 AM
How much I need if I got a 60g cube 24x24x24
Question by: Darrell Booker on Apr 17, 2016, 3:44 PM
Great question!
For a 1" sand bed you will need 25 lbs. for a 2" sand bed you can double the amount to 50 lbs. Feel free to let us know if you have any further questions!
For a 1" sand bed you will need 25 lbs. for a 2" sand bed you can double the amount to 50 lbs. Feel free to let us know if you have any further questions!
Answer by: Connor on Apr 22, 2016, 10:44 AM
I would like to add some sand to my tank. Is the clarifier that comes with this reef safe to use?
Question by: Eric Johnson on Mar 10, 2016, 6:39 PM
Great question!
The clarifier is included is reef safe and may make your skimmer start acting up if it is running. Feel free to let us know if you have any further questions!
The clarifier is included is reef safe and may make your skimmer start acting up if it is running. Feel free to let us know if you have any further questions!
Answer by: Connor on Mar 11, 2016, 9:00 AM
How much of this sand would I need for my 300 gallon tank? The dimensions are 24" from front to back, 37" from top to bottom.
Question by: Paulina on Feb 26, 2016, 9:56 AM
Great question!
unfortunately I was unable to find the length of the tank provided. If you tank is 72" long and 24" front to back you will need around 100 lbs for 1.5" deep sand bed across the tank. Feel free to let us know if you have any further questions!
unfortunately I was unable to find the length of the tank provided. If you tank is 72" long and 24" front to back you will need around 100 lbs for 1.5" deep sand bed across the tank. Feel free to let us know if you have any further questions!
Answer by: Connor on Feb 26, 2016, 10:01 AM
is /does Fiji pink shipped w/ocean water in with sand thank you
Question by: chris mcdevitt on Feb 25, 2016, 11:05 PM
Great question!
The Fiji Pink is not shipped with "ocean" water, rather it is dormant bacteria and saltwater and does not contain hitchhikers or other pests. Feel free to let us know if you have any further questions!
The Fiji Pink is not shipped with "ocean" water, rather it is dormant bacteria and saltwater and does not contain hitchhikers or other pests. Feel free to let us know if you have any further questions!
Answer by: Connor on Feb 26, 2016, 9:46 AM
Will BRS ever get Tropic Eden sand?
Question by: John Frank on Feb 2, 2016, 11:27 AM
Great question!
Unfortunately bringing in heavy items such as sand does take some time and accounting. I have submitted the request to look into bringing in more options such as Tropic Eden. Feel free to let us know if you have any further questions!
Unfortunately bringing in heavy items such as sand does take some time and accounting. I have submitted the request to look into bringing in more options such as Tropic Eden. Feel free to let us know if you have any further questions!
Answer by: Connor on Feb 24, 2016, 4:23 PM
I want to swap out my crush coral substrate for live sand... I have lots of coral, 6 fish, 2 urchins and cuc. I am running a 75 gallon reef tank with prolly 70-80 lbs live rock at least. where do I start? how many bags of what type and how deep do I need this sand bed to be?. this 75 was upgraded from a 30 gallon 1 yr ago. 30 gallon was bout 3 yrs old. would like an option with as little neg-impact on my inhabitants as possible. please help... kinda like the figi pink sand... tank is 4' wide x 18" front to back
Question by: brad on Jun 3, 2014, 7:04 PM
Hey Brad,
How deep of a sandbed is largely dependent on your own aesthetic preference unless you happen to have a critter that requires a certain amount of sand (like a Jawfish for example). For a tank that size you will get about an inch of sand for every 50lbs which would be plenty if you don't have any critters that require more.
How deep of a sandbed is largely dependent on your own aesthetic preference unless you happen to have a critter that requires a certain amount of sand (like a Jawfish for example). For a tank that size you will get about an inch of sand for every 50lbs which would be plenty if you don't have any critters that require more.
Answer by: Bulk Reef Supply on Jun 3, 2014, 7:04 PM
I will be starting up a 75 gallon Rimless (48x18x21) in the coming weeks and wonder how much of this sand I would need. I am not looking for the deep sand bed trick, just need the right amount for a nice layer. Assuming 100 lbs like the previous question by Bud. Also, what is more recommended....place the rock structure onto the base glass of the tank and filling sand around the rock, or laying the bed first and shifting the rock into the base? What works well in terms of minimizing any deadly detritus build up? Thanks for your time.
Question by: JR on May 12, 2014, 10:07 AM
Hi JR,
100lbs should be plenty for a nice 2" or so sandbed in that size tank. When it comes to aquascaping I always put the rock down first. That way you don't have to worry about a critter digging the sand out under the rock and causing a land slide or anything.
100lbs should be plenty for a nice 2" or so sandbed in that size tank. When it comes to aquascaping I always put the rock down first. That way you don't have to worry about a critter digging the sand out under the rock and causing a land slide or anything.
Answer by: Bulk Reef Supply on May 12, 2014, 10:07 AM
Would this sand work for an already established tank. I plan on replacing crushed coral with fiji pink. Dont know if I want to put live sand in.
Question by: jason on May 6, 2014, 8:10 AM
Hi Jason,
It wouldn't be a problem at all to use this with an existing tank. The biggest concern would be to make sure you remove the old substrate a little bit at a time. You don't want to remove it all at once as there may be a high population of your bacterial filtration on it.
It wouldn't be a problem at all to use this with an existing tank. The biggest concern would be to make sure you remove the old substrate a little bit at a time. You don't want to remove it all at once as there may be a high population of your bacterial filtration on it.
Answer by: Bulk Reef Supply on May 6, 2014, 8:10 AM
What is the shelf life of this sand? I want to purchase this now that it's on sale but will not be using it for perhaps a month or so.
Thanks:)
Thanks:)
Question by: David on Apr 16, 2014, 1:32 PM
Hi David,
That wont be any problem at all :-)
That wont be any problem at all :-)
Answer by: Bulk Reef Supply on Apr 16, 2014, 1:32 PM
How much of this would I need for a normal 75g tank? I am looking at having a 2in deep sand bed.
Question by: Bud on Jan 5, 2014, 2:58 PM
It depends on the exact dimensions of your tank but assuming its 48x18 like most 75g tanks then your looking at about 100lbs for a 2" sand bed.
Answer by: Bulk Reef Supply on Jan 5, 2014, 2:58 PM
I am looking to put an inch depth in a new 225 gallon tank, 27x72. Is this sand really alive? I am starting with dry live rock and do not to put anything bad in my tank. Please advise. How much do I need? thx
Question by: Adam on Dec 26, 2013, 9:21 AM
Hi Adam,
It has the beneficial bacteria in it which is what makes it "alive" but it will still be pest free. Adding 1" of sand to a 27x72 area would require right about 100lbs of sand.
It has the beneficial bacteria in it which is what makes it "alive" but it will still be pest free. Adding 1" of sand to a 27x72 area would require right about 100lbs of sand.
Answer by: Bulk Reef Supply on Dec 26, 2013, 9:21 AM
How much sand do I need for a 120 gal tank?
Question by: Shane on Nov 30, 2013, 2:21 AM
Hi Shane,
Assuming standard 2ft x 4ft dimensions of most 120g tanks. 120lbs would get you about a 2" sand bed which is pretty typical for most folks.
Assuming standard 2ft x 4ft dimensions of most 120g tanks. 120lbs would get you about a 2" sand bed which is pretty typical for most folks.
Answer by: Bulk Reef Supply on Nov 30, 2013, 2:21 AM
how much live sand do i need for a 55 gal tank with rock and fish
Question by: bill on Oct 20, 2013, 11:31 AM
Hey Bill,
It depends on how deep of a sand bed that you are looking for. Assuming your tank is a standard 55g dimensions you can expect roughly a 1" sand bed for each 35lbs of sand that you use though.
It depends on how deep of a sand bed that you are looking for. Assuming your tank is a standard 55g dimensions you can expect roughly a 1" sand bed for each 35lbs of sand that you use though.
Answer by: Bulk Reef Supply on Oct 20, 2013, 11:31 AM
How much of this product would I need to cover a 36" x 18" surface to a depth of 1"-2"?
Question by: Kevin C on Sep 24, 2013, 4:22 AM
Hey Kevin,
Right about 70lbs of sand would get you about 2" of sand bed on a footprint that size.
Right about 70lbs of sand would get you about 2" of sand bed on a footprint that size.
Answer by: Bulk Reef Supply on Sep 24, 2013, 4:22 AM
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