Aqua Natural Galaxy Sand Bio-Substrate 5lb for Aquariums, Sand seeded with Start up bio-Active nitrifying Bacteria
$12.79
Price: $12.79
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All Aqua Natural gravel or substrates are 100% natural, sustainably sourced, triple washed and kiln dried. Our meticulously graded gravels and sands are the perfect natural substrates for any aquarium including planted tanks. Our high quality products create natural beauty combined with large surface areas for beneficial bacteria colonies and easy cleaning. Contains bio activated live nitrifying bacteria to either use as a primary substrate or mix with substrate for a healthy aquarium. Contains a patented blend of live nitrosomas and nitrobacter bacteria which break down and convert harmful ammonia, into nitrates.
Product Dimensions : 6 x 4 x 6 inches; 4.98 Pounds
Item model number : BIOFRESH005
Date First Available : May 2, 2023
Manufacturer : Pisces USA
ASIN : B094QFZMML
Country of Origin : USA
Seeded with bio-active live nitrifying bacteria
Cycles aquarium instantly
Contains bio activated live nitrifying bacteria
Great for aquatic plants
Customers say
Customers appreciate the product’s color, quality, and plant growth. They find it looks beautiful in aquariums and works well with live plants. Many consider it a good value and cycle time. However, some customers have mixed opinions on water clarity, ease of cleaning, and fish health.
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13 reviews for Aqua Natural Galaxy Sand Bio-Substrate 5lb for Aquariums, Sand seeded with Start up bio-Active nitrifying Bacteria
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Nicki –
Beautiful, worth the wait when adding to tank!
Beautiful product once in the tanks, and settled. Worth the wait!! The plants love it, it moves when they swim past it, it shapes to the current of the tank. the bottom feeders seem to tolerate it well, itâs just gorgeous!
kgs –
Beautiful sands and works well
Love the color and the dwarf hairgrass starts to grow a lot on the 3rd day. No issue with the cloudiness. The bag size is smaller than expected so the layer is thinner than how I’d like it.
Amazon Customer –
Covers 10 gallon tank but would recommend a second bag if you plan on a planted tank
Bought this for my 10 gallon betta tank it covers the whole bottom, but if youâre planning on doing a planted tank, I would recommend getting a second bag. I couldnât quite get the plants to stay because one bag was not deep enough to hold them in place. I just ordered another one and Iâm planning on adding it. other than that Iâm loving it so far itâs so pretty and I love the way it glistens in the light. itâs not easily moved either if the water is disturbed. The water stayed pretty clear once I added it, it got a little cloudy but compared to other substrate Iâve used not very much and it cleared away by the next day.
Vincentmjones –
Good stuff! Recommend
Very nice bioactive sand. You don’t have to rinse it looks good. Definitely recommend five stars all the way. We’ll buy more. I would recommend two bags for a 10 gallon aquarium. I only bought one. Probably will buy another
Amazon Customer –
Not a fan
I’ll be honest I was not a fan of this substrate. I normally use a more gravel style live substrate for our plants so I may be biased but this product was not as easy to work with. When I decided to start a second tank I decided to try a different type of substrate for comparison.
It vacuums fairly well and the plants didn’t seem to mind it. However none of the fish seemed to thrive on it and I was constantly struggling with the parameters in this tank. After losing even some very sturdy fish and all the shrimp I decided to start over without this substrate. The fish seem to be doing much better now and they seem more active. The water parameters are also more stable. I’m honestly not sure if it is the substrate’s fault but I did not want to risk it. I will say it is a nice deep black color and the plants (anacharis, anubias, java fern, and java moss) really did seem to grow very well in it, and the pothos cuttings over this tank grew insanely fast and had roots trying to grow down into the substrate. But none of the fish were very active. Healthy adult fish were dropping dead, and the filter was constantly full of black silt.
L. Sheridan –
My Go-To Substrate!
This substrate is hands down my favorite! I havenât tried mixing it yet because I love its natural look as is. Itâs a foolproof way to keep your aquatic plants thrivingâdefinitely a 10/10 in my book!
Yuke –
Good quality
The sand is wet when it arrived, the instructions said donât need to wash it before putting tank, but if you donât it clouds up the water a lot. Other than that, everything is good.
Abby –
Itâs good, not the best.
It said not to rinse before putting in the tank. It did make my tank super cloudy ( black/grey color) , I cannot see my glass catfish, or any of my baby rabbit snails. I can only see the betta and the three big rabbit snails if they are close to the glass. I do have sand floating on top I have to get out of the tank as well. I had 2 5lbs in my 30gal, I need more. I do believe it will be a beautiful addition to my tank complimenting my fish and decorations as well as plants. The sand is also hard to get out of the bag and is wet in the bag. It isnât a terrible price. The sand is small and fine and soft.
Sarah –
It’s a nice color, but I don’t know about the beneficial bacteria since the sand is wet in bag. It won’t cloud the water if you add it before adding water.
Finn –
Awesome stuff, looks great and the corys love it, no issues and cleared within a day. Recommend.
Sandra –
Left the water a little cloudy but it cleared up overnight. On the bag It said not to rince the sand so I put it in the aquarium a very careful added the water leaving the watercloudy. I put in an extre sponge filter to help clear it up and after about 12 hours ( overnight )it was cristal clear.
1st pictute is 4 hours after adding water, secont picture is this morning.
The sand is beautiful , it has a little sparkle to it. Looks amazing!
I used 2 bags for my 10 gallon aquarium. One bag would not have been enough
Krysten –
LOVED THIS! It was a welcome change to not have sand floating and clouding up my water for days! Nitrifying bacteria added to get your tank cycled faster, shrimp and plants seems to be enjoying as well! I will use this sand again, and highly recommend to anyone looking for a clean, asthetic substrate.
Jenna L. –
Good quality, black sand. A little difficult to get out of the bag