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The CaribSea Life Rock Arches consists of real aragonitic base rock, not cement. Requires no curing. These arches have extensive macro and micro-porosity infused with spored bacteria for outstanding biological performance. No curing required, clean and safe for all fish and inverts. Environmentally responsible and each piece is unique.

• Infused with beneficial bacteria
• 20 lbs box contains 4 rocks approximately 12"" long each
• Safe for reef or hard water aquaria
• Each rock is unique and is a natural product

Bold and Beautiful, the CaribSea Mountain Stone will make a spectacular addition to any freshwater aquascape. The CaribSea Exotica freshwater rocks are all natural, no paints, dyes, or plastic coatings.

• All natural
• No paints, dyes or plastic coating
• For freshwater aquascapes

Bold and Beautiful, the CaribSea Exotica Dragon Stone will make a spectacular addition to any freshwater aquascape. The CaribSea Exotica freshwater rocks are all natural, no paints, dyes, or plastic coatings.

• All natural
• No paints, dyes or plastic coating
• For freshwater aquascapes
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Natural weathering processes form the fantastic shapes of CaribSea South Seas Base Rock by the erosion and pitting of limestone over the course of eons. It is clean and safe for marine, reef and hard water freshwater aquariums such as African cichlids. South Seas Base Rock can also be an interesting and realistic addition to a desert reptile biome.

• At an unprecedented 50% void space (macro and micro)
• Safe for all marine and high ph freshwater systems
• Calcium Carbonate rock supports health ph
• Great for marine, reef and cichlid
• Can be used in a desert biome as well

CaribSea Samurai Soil is a unique, uniformly graded material that fits the pH and mineral requirements of the most sensitive freshwater fauna and flora, without the muddy texture and crumbling often seen with other brands. A complete substrate eco-system is infused with mycorrhizal fungi for enhanced root development, and each package contains a dose of biologicals for a faster and more thorough cycle. Ideal substrate for shrimp and planted aquaria.

• Cleaned and ready to use
• Promotes neutral to acidic pH
• Contains a dose of biologicals for a faster and more thorough cycle
• Will not disintegrate or compact
• Will not increase hardness

CaribSea Eco Complete Freshwater African Cichlid Sand is a minereralogically complete aragonite substrate. This special sand maintains the high pH African Cichlids need without the constant addition of chemicals and provides an automatic buffer for the life of the aquarium.

• Maintains the high pH African Cichlids need
• Buffers automatically for the life of the aquarium
• Adds calcium, magnesium, carbonate and more

The sands dark color encourages the richest coloration in fishes. Its unique composition re-creates the African Rift Lake environment. High internal porosity facilitates maximum biological capacity to keep more fish healthier for longer!

Create a supernatural experience by re-creating the natural world in your home. Enjoy a piece of the Rio Negro as it winds its way through dark and brooding jungles. Own a sliver of the sunlit Sri Lankan gravel streams famous for sapphires and rubies. Dramatic black sand rivers and beaches grace the flanks of verdant tropical islands capped by smoldering volcanoes. These exotic locales provide the backdrop for some of the world''s most spectacular aquatic life. The Super Naturals line is specially selected and crafted to match these exotic environments.

• Typical Grain Size: 0.5 - 1.0mm
• Will not affect pH or hardness
• Perfect for freshwater community aquariums
• Suitable for marine and brackish aquariums with proper buffering
• Soft-belly safe; smooth grains

CaribSea Eco-Complete Planted Aquarium Substrate is mineralogically and biologically complete substrate for planted aquariums that comes in live water that contains purifying bacteria.

• Mineralogically and biologically complete substrate
• For planted aquariums
• Comes in live water that contains purifying bacteria

Mineralogically complete means it contains iron, calcium, magnesium, potassium, sulfur plus over 25 other elements to nourish your aquatic plants. It contains all the mineral nutrients needed for luxuriant aquatic plant growth without nuisance algae. This iron-rich substrate eliminates the need for laterite.

Biologically complete means it contains live heterotrophic bacteria to rapidly convert fish waste into natural food for your aquatic plants; creates a natural biological balance which makes cycling a new aquarium faster and safer; packed in Liquid Amazon buffered ""Black Water"" solution for immediate organic water conditioning; unsurpassed MacroPorosity for healthy roots and bacterial efficiency. You would need to buy 4 bags of ordinary gravel to equal the surface area of this one bag of substrate.

Other features include: nitrate and carbonate free-will not increase pH or carbonate hardness; there are no artificial dyes, paints or chemical coatings; the natural black substrate encourages the most vibrant coloration in fishes and reduces fish stress; spherical grains for optimum diffusion performance; supplies calcium without raising the pH; lead free.

The Bi-Modal grading naturally separates into 2 distinct layers: 1) Fine layer on the bottom for best root development and 2) Coarse layer on top which conveys oxygen and nutrients to the roots.

Instructions: Use 1-2 pounds per gallon of aquarium water. Two pounds or more per gallon will deliver best performance. An ideal depth is at least 3"".

It is designed to be a complete substrate but may also serve as a bottom layer with your choice of non-carbonate substrate on top (do not use marble, dolomite, limestone, crushed coral, shells aragonite etc.).

For new aquarium set-ups simply pour in the entire contents of this bag and fill aquarium with de-chlorinated tap water or, for best results, de-ionized or distilled water. It will automatically segregate into 2 distinct layers with the finer material on the bottom.

For established systems, drain and discard most of the liquid contents of the product before placing into the system.

Warning!!! Placing new gravel over the top (""capping"") of an established gravel bed can be damaging to aquatic life. Gently mix new material into the existing bed with fingers. For added safety this process can be done, in sections, over the course of a few days.

Place aquatic plants with roots deep into the substrate. Plants may be held in place with the aid of small rocks, pieces of wood, etc.

CaribSea Aragonite Special Grade Reef Sand is an ideal, natural substrate for marine, reef, and cichlid aquariums. This pristine ocean sand helps create a natural biological and mineral balance while promoting the overall health of fish and invertebrates.

• Perfect for marine, reef, and cichlid aquariums
• Helps create a natural biological and mineral balance
• Promotes healthy fish and invertebrates

Aragonite Reef Sand reduces fish stress by recreating a natural reef environment in the tank. It is precision-graded for efficient calcium carbonate buffering and high in strontium, magnesium, and other essential reef elements, and always silica-free. It is harvested from pristine ocean waters - not collected from beaches or reefs - and contains no harmful tar, organics or impurities.

Its buffering capabilities are unmatched, helping to maintain a proper pH of 8.2 without the constant addition of chemicals to the tank. Each pound of Aragonite provides up to 10,000 square inches of surface area for maximum growth of beneficial, water-purifying bacteria. These bacteria help control nitrate, nitrite, ammonia, and other harmful waste products to keep your fish healthy and your tank clean. CaribSea Aragonite Reef Sand has an ideal grain size for reef tanks, fish tanks, plenum systems, Berlin systems, refugiums, and more.

Directions: Rinse well with clean water. Do not use soap or detergent. 1 to 2 pounds of sand per gallon of water is usually sufficient for most displays. More exact measurements can be obtained from the manufacturers website. For best results, follow all directions on packaging. When using Aragonite for African cichlids or other freshwater applications, a slight cloudiness may persist until the aquarium cycles due to high rates of calcium carbonate dissolution.

Composition:
Magnesium - 1,050 ppm
Calcium - 381,000 ppm
Strontium - 7,390 ppm

Grain Size: 1.0-2.0 mm