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CaribSea

20 lb. Special Grade Arag-Alive! Reef Sand

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$25.76 $25.76

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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.

 

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Arag-Alive Sand Type Grain Sizes (mm) Description

Fiji Pink

0.5 - 1.5 Small uniform grain size with flecks of pink quartz. Ideal for tanks with sand-sifting inhabitants

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.

Bahamas Oolite

0.25 - 1.0 Fine uniform grain size. Ideal for low flow aquariums.

Hawaiian Black

0.25 - 3.5 Semi-uniform grain size. Creates a striking contrast with colorful fish and coral in the aquarium.

Bimini Pink

0.5 - 5.0 Wide variety of particle sizes.

Florida Crushed Coral

3.0 - 5.5 Large particle sizes. Ideal for high flow aquariums, but not great for sand dwelling inhabitants.

 

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SKU 207437
UPC 008479007902
Aquarium Type Saltwater
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Product Questions

I currently have a 120 gal established tank and am moving to a new 210 Gal tank. The 120 gal tank has Bahamas Oolite. Would you recommending against mixing the existing sand with the Special Grade in the new tank to save money?
Question by: Chip Kunecki on Feb 15, 2024, 4:43 PM
Hey there,
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.
Answer by: Thomas Wofle (BRS Staff) on Feb 19, 2024, 8:13 AM
i was going to get this sand to work at replacing some old sand in my established aquarium. but is there a better way to go for that? should i do dry sand?
Question by: jill horst on Jan 10, 2024, 6:46 PM
Hey there,
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.
Answer by: Thomas Wofle (BRS Staff) on Feb 7, 2024, 12:31 PM
Because this is live sand: does it have a timeframe from purchase that it is no longer recommended for use?
Question by: Edward Brown on Dec 14, 2023, 3:48 AM
It is recommended to use live sand within 2 years of the manufacturing date.
Answer by: Laura (BRS Staff) on Feb 7, 2024, 10:54 AM
Is this sand fine enough for a sand shifting goby?
Question by: Andrew Dunaway on Apr 27, 2022, 10:54 PM
Hey there,
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!
Answer by: Matt Lucero (BRS Staff) on Apr 28, 2022, 8:01 AM
Can this sand be added to an established tank that already has live sand?
Question by: Gary Fletcher on Sep 11, 2020, 3:16 PM
Yes, it can. Just do so slowly.
Answer by: Matt Lucero (BRS Staff) on Nov 5, 2021, 9:45 AM