Carib Sea Eco-Complete African Cichlid Substrate, 20-Pound, Live Sand for Aquarium
$33.29
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Carib Sea Eco-Complete African Cichlid Substrate, 20-Pound, Live Sand for Aquarium
Product Dimensions : 17.4 x 11 x 2.3 inches; 20 Pounds
Manufacturer recommended age : 1 month and up
Item model number : 22358
Department : Unisex-Adult
Date First Available : June 9, 2004
Manufacturer : TopDawg Pet Supply
ASIN : B0002DH0X0
Product quality and customer service have been our highest priority
Manufactured by Caribbean
Made in United States
Customers say
Customers find the aquarium substrate visually appealing, with one noting its nice mix of white and black colors. Moreover, the sand receives positive feedback for its quality and suitability for African Cichlid tanks. Additionally, the water clarity is impressive, with one customer reporting crystal clear water within 15 minutes. Customers also appreciate the brand’s reputation and consider the product worth its price.
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Walter –
Best sand ever
I almost didnât order it because of the reviews but I am so happy i did! I put 7 bags in a125 gallon tank over egg crate it is beautiful. Donât Listen to all the hype about making it cloudy follow the direction put it in right out of the bad use the clarification pack that comes with it. My water was crystal clear before I even fished filling the take with water.
mskam –
BEAUTIFUL SUBSTRATE!
I have ordered this item two times now, and despite a screw up on amazon’s part, I will probably order it again. If you have Cichlids, and are considering this item, don’t listen to what others say about rinsing the sand before adding it to your tank! It specifically says “Do not rinse” on the packaging, and for a reason. Those who say it clouded their tank for multiple days most likely failed to read the instructions on the “Biomagnet” packet included in each bag. The instructions say to mix it into a jar of water from your aquarium, then to add it slowly to the tank after adding all the sand. My tank was crystal clear in LESS THAN 24 HOURS! It looks amazing in my tank, and definitely raised the Ph needed to house African Cichlids. I would highly recommend this product.
Mike528 –
To wash or not to wash?
Beautiful sand. Definitely worth the price. Everyone has their own opinion of whether it should be washed or not and here’s mine. The sand is great quality and comes with beneficial bacteria already seeded in the sand. If you wash it in sink water, you are destroying the bacteria. They are definitely charging a higher price for this benefit so you might as well take advantage of it and atleast wash it in tank water or dechlorinated water. There is also a small bag of water clearer that will help with the murkiness. This is what I did and it worked great.
T.L Lipski-Fitzgerald –
great product
good quality, on time shipping. kept my 175 gallon tank clean for 5 months!!
Ty J. Cardwell –
Beautiful Sand for Your Cichlids
I love this sand and my fish love it too. Makes it easy to clean their tanks and the waste stays on top of the sand so its easy to remove. Do not rinse this sand as it has nitrifying bacteria in it. Use the packet that comes with the sand and it will take care of the cloudiness. It should be ready for fish in 12 to 24 hours.
A Russ –
Coudy water for weeks
I put his in on March 1st. I have a 75 gallon African Chiclid tank. I followed the instructions. I started running a Fluval 470. After a week it was still cloudy so I added a AquaClear 50 Power Filter and 3 sponge filters. Almost three weeks later it is looking better. I used the other Carib sea substrate in another tank. The kind that you rinse first. No issues. I wish I would have bought the kind that you rinse.
Ryan –
I’m happy
Yes, it did cloud my water, but guess what? It was full of beneficial bacteria and it cleared in 24 hours. Nice mix of white and black as advertised. Perfect for my 90 gallon African cichlid tank.
Amazon Customer –
Awesome Stuff!!
This stuff is awesome. Ordered it Thursday morning and had it at my house, in my tank by 9pm Saturday night. Here it is 11:45pm and the water is crystal clear. Follow the instructions….DONT WASH!… Fill your tank, add the sand and dilute the little white pouches in some water and pour into your tank….Very satisfied with this product. Four 20lb bags was plenty for my 150 gallon tall tank.