{"product_id":"caribsea-arag-alive-special-grade-reef-sand","title":"Arag-Alive Special Grade Reef Sand — Live Aragonite Sand 1-2 mm 10 lb and 20 lb - CaribSea","description":"\u003cp\u003eCaribSea Arag-Alive Special Grade live reef sand brings the world's most exotic reefs into your marine aquarium. This 1.0-2.0 mm aragonite is one of eight ecoscapes developed by CaribSea with public aquariums and zoological parks, where authenticity is a must.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy Arag-Alive live sand\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eContains millions of live bacteria, so the tank starts with a natural biological balance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCycles days faster than other brands of live sand, according to independent lab results reported by CaribSea.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuppresses \"new tank syndrome\" and compresses the ammonia cycle.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDiscourages nuisance algae.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReady to work: water clears quickly thanks to the Bio-Magnet clarifier.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical specs\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTypical grain size: 1.0-2.0 mm.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAverage density: 85 lb per cubic foot.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAragonite substrate for reef and marine aquariums.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTwo sizes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e10 lb (4.5 kg)\u003c\/strong\u003e — CaribSea item 01790, for nano and small tanks.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e20 lb (9.1 kg)\u003c\/strong\u003e — CaribSea item 00790, the standard bag.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFree shipping not applicable.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOur advice\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLive sand? People often think it's because there are critters in it — no, not really. It's mostly bacteria, and the big thing it changes, what I like about live sand, is that it makes less dust in the systems. You put the sand in and you get less of that lingering white haze. But it costs more, because you're paying for water. So it comes down to your preference. Sand bed depth is a whole debate — we could talk about it for days. Personally, I don't run sand in my own aquariums. I find it's a trap — a crap trap, excuse the word — it collects organic waste and over time it builds up. Some people manage deep sand beds and the like long term; many fail. So personally, I don't think the risk is worth it. In general, me, I run no sand. But it's a topic with plenty of room for discussion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy buy at ReefSolution\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMarine aquarium specialists in Laval: straight-up in-store advice and shipping across Canada. To start a new tank:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/caribsea-liferock-shapes-20-lb\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCaribSea LifeRock Shapes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e — aragonitic rock to build your aquascape above the sand.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/aquaforest-bio-s\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAquaforest Bio S\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e — liquid nitrifying bacteria to support the cycle.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/seachem-stability\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeachem Stability\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e — fast-cycling bacteria for marine and freshwater tanks.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes Arag-Alive live sand really speed up cycling?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCaribSea reports independent lab results showing Arag-Alive cycles days faster than other brands of live sand, thanks to its millions of live bacteria.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow much sand do I need for my aquarium?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCaribSea does not publish a per-tank-size guide for this line. If you see a number elsewhere, it doesn't come from the manufacturer — write to us with your tank dimensions and we'll work it out with you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat's the difference between live sand and dry sand?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLive sand contains millions of live bacteria that are already active, which starts the biological balance right at setup — that's what compresses the ammonia cycle, according to CaribSea.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"CaribSea","offers":[{"title":"10 lb","offer_id":47580644245675,"sku":"39947","price":31.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"20 lb","offer_id":38010641744043,"sku":"17849","price":49.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0513\/7108\/1899\/files\/5269608.jpg?v=1786143268","url":"https:\/\/reefsolution.com\/en\/products\/caribsea-arag-alive-special-grade-reef-sand","provider":"Reef Solution","version":"1.0","type":"link"}