Although the sand does not provide any nutrients to the plants , it can help to secure plants in the tank and allow them to prosper. It is best to check that the sand you purchase will be suitable for the pH levels in your tank, or make sure that what you purchase does not alter the pH balance you have created.
It is also wise to make sure the sand will be suitable for your fish, as buying sharp or coarse sand can be harmful to some animals. Skip to main content. Fish and Aquarium Sand. Shop by category. More View more categories Less View less categories. Shop by Water Type. Fresh Marine All Water Types. Best selling. All Auction Buy it now.
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Not sure how much you need? All colours are natural and pure. Select Options. It is suitable for general aquarium use and also good as cosmetic sand for planted aquarium. With its natural white color, La Plata Sand Protect the reef by using this superior and sustainable substrate. Bahamas sand is raw, naturally renewable oolitic aragonite sand that Aqua Natural Sand Galaxy 4.
Add to Cart. Sand is used in many industries , from construction to manufacturing. Many sand products are not safe to use in an aquarium or are particularly unsuitable for freshwater tanks. The primary benefit of using sand substrate in your freshwater aquarium is the smooth, natural appearance.
I am very partial to the sandy-bottomed look myself. Sand also prevents debris and waste products from sinking into your substrate. Instead, they remain on the top layer of sand where your filter intake can grab and remove them. You can also carefully vacuum the debris up with a hose. Sand is a desirable substrate in tanks that house freshwater invertebrates, cichlids, or burrowing fish like Kuhli loaches.
The small diameter of the sand grains prevents water from flowing through your substrate. This creates dead zones in your tank; areas where all the oxygen has been depleted. Having adequate filtration and wide water circulation in your tank will help prevent these zones from developing. You can mitigate these problems by using a product specifically designed for planted tanks. Sandy substrates may present challenges for cleaning and maintaining your tank.
Since the debris accumulates on top of the substrate, sandy bottoms often look dirtier than aquariums with gravel. Sand is also very dusty and difficult to rinse clean, and the particles are so small and light that they may be easily sucked up by your filtration system or vacuum hose. You may need to adjust the intake on your hanging or canister filter to prevent them from getting clogged with sand.
It may also take a few days and a few rounds of water changes before your tank is clear after you add sand to it. Gravel is the most common type of aquarium substrate and is an ideal product for most freshwater aquariums. Gravel is typically made from rocks such as quartz or sandstone that have been crushed, smoothed and rounded into shape. Gravel can be nearly as fine as sand or appear as a collection of pebbles on the bottom of your tank.
Artificial aquarium gravel may be coated in a brightly-colored dye or paint and sealed to prevent the color from chipping away.
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