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Carib Sea ACS00050 Aragonite Reef Sand for Aquarium, 40-Pound

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4.6 271 ratings

Brand	Carib Sea
Item Weight	1 Pounds
Target Species	Fish
Allergen Information	Abalone Free

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100% aragonite sand supports stable ph
For use in marine aquariums and hard water freshwater aquariums
grain size reduces built up detritus
re-create natural reef environment
made in the USA
age range description: All Stages
material type: cotton
special features: Made in America

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Item Weight

1 pounds

Manufacturer

TopDawg Pet Supply

ASIN

B00025YRQQ

Item model number

00050

Customer Reviews

4.6 271 ratings

4.6 out of 5 stars

Date First Available

October 2, 2001

Item Package Dimensions L x W x H

17.2 x 11.8 x 6.75 inches

Item Dimensions LxWxH

1 x 1 x 1 inches

Item Weight

1 Pounds

Brand Name

Carib Sea

Target Audience Keyword

fish

Directions

Use as directed

Color

wheat

Size

40 lbs

Material

cotton

Age Range Description

All Stages

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TopDawg Pet Supply

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all

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Is Discontinued By Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ No
Product Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 1 x 1 x 1 inches; 1 Pounds
Item model number ‏ : ‎ 00050
Date First Available ‏ : ‎ October 2, 2001
Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ TopDawg Pet Supply
ASIN ‏ : ‎ B00025YRQQ

Best Sellers Rank: #42,005 in Pet Supplies (See Top 100 in Pet Supplies)
- #43 in Aquarium Sand

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Don’t settle for an ordinary gravel. Natural dramatic colors and textures combined with pH support characterize our coralline and seafloor products. These are coarser materials suitable for most under gravel filtration and fish systems or as an accent for finer sands anywhere where elevated pH values are desirable. Consider the coralline products in brackish or cichlid aquariums (Central American or African). seafloor Puka shell substrates are great additions to fine sands in reef tanks where animals make their homes by burrowing in the substrate. Jaw fish, blennies and burrowing crustaceans will especially appreciate the extra “construction material.” our substrates are purposely engineered and free of impurities such as ash, metals, pesticides, and silica; which allows you to create a safe and beautiful environment for your fish and invertebrates. Precision grading makes system design a breeze! no matter what type of system you are setting up, we have the substrate that’s perfect for the filtration method and habitat you are creating.

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4.6 out of 5

271 global ratings

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Customers like the appearance, quality and value of the aquarium pond water treatment. For example, they mention it looks nice, is functional and good value for money. Some are happy with the sand, and stability. That said, some complain about the dust.

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21 customers mention21 positive0 negative

Customers are satisfied with the appearance of the aquarium pond water treatment. They mention that it looks nice, is a beautiful substrate for reef aquarium, and has a uniform cream color. Some say that the color is bright white but looks natural.

"I love this sand, it looks great and cleaning it was minimal before adding to tank. I have a 50 gallon acrylic tank that is heavily planted...." Read more

"Great look of realism for a tank. Recommended for a saltwater setup, however, I did thoroughly clean this and use it in a freshwater tank...." Read more

"...could have done a satisfactory job with 60 to 70 lbs, but it still looks nice. Water cleared up 95% clear in 24 hours...." Read more

"...Eventually look great but water was cloudy for two weeks. I have a canister filter. I cleaned it few times in order for it to clear tank...." Read more

20 customers mention16 positive4 negative

Customers like the quality of the aquarium pond water treatment. They say it's functional, nice looking, and functional. Some customers also mention that the sand is not too fine and not too chunky. Overall, most are happy with the product and the solid deal they received.

"For the price and how much you get, this is a pretty solid deal. I'm fairly happy with it!..." Read more

"...Have had no issues, fish are getting huge and are very healthy (we are on the third set of "expansion" from the cichlids)...." Read more

"Works great in my aquarium. Be sure to rinse over and over before use, as with all sand, gravel or argonite" Read more

"...Make sure you rinse this at least 2-3 times, and the water will be very cloudy and will nut run clear...." Read more

13 customers mention13 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the value of the sand. They say it's good sanitizer for the price.

"Great deal for the price. Eventually look great but water was cloudy for two weeks...." Read more

"...When you have your night lights on it kinda glows in the dark. The price was fair and it doesn't cloud your water too much in 24 hours my tank was..." Read more

"Awesome deal at a great price" Read more

"...The price was also much better than other places for the amount of salt order." Read more

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Customers are satisfied with the health of their aquarium and pond plants after using the aquarium pond water treatment. They mention that the substrate is very good and their plants are getting huge and are very healthy.

"...Have had no issues, fish are getting huge and are very healthy (we are on the third set of "expansion" from the cichlids)...." Read more

"This is a very good substrate...." Read more

"A very good substrate in my 65 gallon reef. I only wish they made the instructions of needing to wash it off prior to use bigger...." Read more

"...1mm granules and deff great substrate. I am actually gonna order another 3 bags" Read more

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Customers are satisfied with the sand in the aquarium pond water treatment. They mention it's a perfect balance between fine san and crushed.

"...This is a great aragonite sand, the stock photo is a close-up photo so it’s not that big (grain size) as you may think...." Read more

"...Beyond that, it's good sand." Read more

"Great substrate, perfect balance between fine sand and crushed coral...." Read more

"Great sand..." Read more

5 customers mention5 positive0 negative

Customers are satisfied with the stability of the aquarium pond water treatment sand. They mention that it is physically stable, not too fine, and not too chunky. They also appreciate the medium coarseness, which is heavy enough to stay on the bottom. Overall, customers recommend this product for its ability to buffer water and keep a stable pH.

"...But once you clean it, it is very, very good stiff." Read more

"Love this sand. Medium coarseness where it is heavy enough to stay on the floor of the aquarium during water changes yet looks like a reef sand not..." Read more

"...Does a great job of buffering my water and keeping a stable pH. I will use this in all my aquariums moving forward." Read more

"...The BEST sand, not too fine, not to chunky, at a great price." Read more

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Customers find the aquarium pond water treatment a little dusty, and say it's a hassle to clean.

"...I'm fairly happy with it! Was definitely a little dusty so I do recommend rinsing it first before putting in the tank." Read more

"Beautiful substrate for reef aquarium. I will say though to clean it up was a hassle. Took me really long to clean out with water...." Read more

"...product 4 stars, the fifth star is missing because of the extra labor to clean the product. But once you clean it, it is very, very good stiff." Read more

"This sand fit my needs well for my reef tank. It is dusty so I put it in a 5 gallon bucket in two batches and stirred it with my hand while the..." Read more

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Gilbert

Elevates ph!

Reviewed in the United States on November 19, 2022

Size: 40 lbsVerified Purchase

I love this sand, it looks great and cleaning it was minimal before adding to tank. I have a 50 gallon acrylic tank that is heavily planted. My fish stock is more of a community tank style. That being said I strive to keep a neutral ph level. I couldn’t get my ph level below 8.0 no matter how hard I tried. Come to find out this sand raises ph levels. I had to completely empty my tank and start over after removing the sand. Entirely my fault, and as I stated I really love the look of this sand and I am bummed I can’t use it. Great for fish that require higher ph levels

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Ivor

Great value sand

Reviewed in the United States on May 27, 2023

Size: 40 lbsVerified Purchase

For the price and how much you get, this is a pretty solid deal. I'm fairly happy with it! Was definitely a little dusty so I do recommend rinsing it first before putting in the tank.

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Rance K.

Great sand very easy to work with

Reviewed in the United States on April 8, 2024

Size: 40 lbsVerified Purchase

Its great sand for my next tank

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Andrew Osborn

A little piece of the ocean in your home

Reviewed in the United States on January 9, 2015

Size: 40 lbsVerified Purchase

Great look of realism for a tank. Recommended for a saltwater setup, however, I did thoroughly clean this and use it in a freshwater tank. Have had no issues, fish are getting huge and are very healthy (we are on the third set of "expansion" from the cichlids).

One star removed due to the quantity of fine silt that is in the reef sand. I rinsed and rinsed and rinsed (did I mention that I rinsed this stuff) to ensure that there were only trace amounts of salts (which is actually healthy for freshwater fish, just not too much), but the silt is still there. As you do your water changes, using those to grab the silt is good, but it takes months to get it all out. I would recommend a DE type filter or something when establishing the tank and stir up all the silt, to remove as much as possible. Once it is out, the tank looks great and stays very clear, but patience is required.

3 people found this helpful

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Fawn W.

Great product for excellent price.

Reviewed in the United States on January 31, 2014

Size: 40 lbsVerified Purchase

I bought this sand to start up a cichlid tank. I have a 46 gallon bow front aqaurium and this was plenty of sand to have a solid 1.5" on the bottom. The picture can be a little deciving, because there really are no large pebble looking pieces, as shown in the picture. The best comparisson I can come up with is sand from the beach on the east coast of Florida. Make sure you rinse this at least 2-3 times, and the water will be very cloudy and will nut run clear. Dont worry though - it wouldnt matter how many times you rinsed it, you will never get the water to run clear.
I priced the same sand from my local fish store, and they wanted almost $25.00 more than what I bought it off of here for. And with free shipping, how can you go wrong? :)

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Jack

Good product and price for my saltwater aquarium!

Reviewed in the United States on November 18, 2021

Size: 40 lbsVerified Purchase

Works great in my aquarium. Be sure to rinse over and over before use, as with all sand, gravel or argonite

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Evan Stevens

Coarse Bright White Granules

Reviewed in the United States on March 10, 2019

Size: 40 lbsVerified Purchase

I had read some reviews stating that it was difficult for the tank to clear up after addition of the sand, but I pre-washed mine over the coarse of a few days. I ultimately added 80 lbs to my 60 gallon tank which I plant to add cichlids. I think this may be a bit much and could have done a satisfactory job with 60 to 70 lbs, but it still looks nice. Water cleared up 95% clear in 24 hours. I'll level the substrate to my liking and should be left with a 3" depth across the bottom of my tank. Granules are about 1mm to 3mm in diameter. So far looks good.

3 people found this helpful

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Anthony Naughton

Works great

Reviewed in the United States on December 16, 2022

Size: 40 lbsVerified Purchase

Works great

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dreamtwister

Looks good. Needs cleaning

Reviewed in Canada on February 27, 2020

Size: 40 lbsVerified Purchase

Sand looks good. I needed to rinse it off quite a lot. Rinsed with RO/DI water on final rinse.

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