Coral Sand Fine Oolitic 9.07kg 1mm

Coral Sand Fine Oolitic 9.07kg 1mm

Calcium carbonate derived from oolitic aragonite is biogenic (created by living organisms) and naturally re-occurring. Protect the reef by using this superior and sustainable substrate. Bahamas sand is raw, naturally renewable oolitic aragonite sand that is up to 98% pure calcium carbonate.

The grains are OOLITIC (egg-shaped) and smooth. It is tasteless, odorless, dustless and sustainable. Combined with its near chemical purity, size consistency, and small grain structure, Bahamas aragonite possesses numerous advantages making it a superior source of calcium carbonate.

Why Use Oolitic Aragonite?

The best substrate for aquariums housing marine life, coral reefs, or African cichlids is Bahamian aragonite aquarium sand. It is a pure Oolitic Aragonite sand, free of any hazardous tar, organics, or contaminants, that was taken from the Bahamas' crystal-clear waters. This aquarium sand has unmatched buffering power and aids in preserving a pH balance of 8.2 naturally without the need for ongoing chemical additions. Oolitic argonite aquarium sand has a surface area of over 1 million square centimetres per kilogramme, giving it a sizable surface area for housing bacteria that can reduce ammonia, nitrate, and nitrite. The best grain size for reef tanks, fish tanks, plenum systems, and refugia is oolitic argonite sand.

Directions:

Rinse the item thoroughly in a bucket of fresh water. Avoid using soap or any other cleaning products. Rinse the material repeatedly until the milky appearance of the overflow water changes to a light cloudy appearance. After a few hours of pump operation, any remaining cloudiness will vanish.

For best results when setting up a new aquarium, place rinsed sand into empty aquarium then carefully fill with water. Start filtration system. Wait until the water is clear enough to see the back of the aquarium and the chemical / pH / temperate are stable before adding fish and invertebrates.

With existing aquariums, rinse substrate as above and mix in small amounts into the established sand-bed over a period of several days. When using aragonite for African cichlids or other freshwater applications note that a slight cloudiness may persist until the aquarium cycles due to high rates of calcium carbonate dissolution.