Live sand is a great choice for new reef tank setups as it clears quickly and contain millions of live bacteria, speeding up your tank's cycle. Bimini Pink sand contains a wide variety of particle sizes from small 0.5mm grains of sand to larger 5mm pieces of shell.
- Contains Live Bacteria to Assist with a Faster Cycle
- Varied Grain size: 0.5 - 5.0mm
- High Surface Area for Bacteria
How Much Sand Do I Need?
CaribSea recommends 1 pound of sand per 2 gallons of water on average.
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| Arag-Alive Sand Type |
Grain Sizes (mm) |
Description |
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Fiji Pink
|
0.5 - 1.5 |
Small uniform grain size with flecks of pink quartz. Ideal for tanks with sand-sifting inhabitants and low to medium amounts of flow. |
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Special Grade
|
1.0 - 2.0 |
Our best-selling sand mix. Uniform medium grain size good for tanks with medium amounts of flow and still sand-sifter friendly. |
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Bahamas Oolite
|
0.25 - 1.0 |
Fine uniform grain size. Ideal for low flow aquariums. |
|
Hawaiian Black
|
0.25 - 3.5 |
Semi-uniform grain size. Creates a striking contrast with colorful fish and coral in the aquarium. |
|
Bimini Pink (Currently Viewing)
|
0.5 - 5.0 |
Wide variety of particle sizes. |
|
Florida Crushed Coral
|
3.0 - 5.5 |
Large particle sizes. Ideal for high flow aquariums, but not great for sand dwelling inhabitants. |
