Carib Sea Create a Supernatural Experience: Super Naturals Crystal River Sand re-Creates The Natural World in Your Aquarium with its Smooth, Fish-Friendly Grains.
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Pattern Name: Crystal River
Size: 5lb (Pack of 1)
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- Create a supernatural experience: Super Naturals Crystal River Sand re-creates the natural world in your aquarium with its smooth, fish-friendly grains.
- Fish-friendly and natural: Made with smooth grains that reduce built-up detritus, this substrate is safe for all types of aquariums.
- pH neutral and safe: This sand is pH neutral, ensuring it is safe for all types of freshwater and saltwater aquariums, promoting a stable environment.
- No artificial additives: Made without paints, dyes, or coatings, Super Naturals Crystal River Sand ensures a natural and safe environment for your aquatic life.
- Helps reduce nitrates: The sand helps reduce nitrate levels in the aquarium, promoting healthier water conditions for fish and plants.
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CaribSea Super Naturals Crystal River Sand for Aquarium – 5 lb is the perfect substrate for creating a natural and healthy environment in your aquarium. Made with smooth, fish-friendly grains, this sand reduces the build-up of detritus, helping maintain a clean and stable tank. It’s pH neutral, making it safe for all types of aquariums, including freshwater and saltwater tanks. The sand is free of paints, dyes, and chemical coatings, ensuring a safe, natural environment for your fish and plants. Super Naturals Crystal River Sand helps improve water quality and supports a healthy ecosystem. Whether you’re creating a new setup or upgrading an existing aquarium, this sand offers a natural look while supporting the biological processes necessary for thriving aquatic life. Made in the USA, it is easy to use and enhances the overall health of your aquarium, promoting a stable, thriving environment.
Product Dimensions : 1 x 1 x 1 inches; 1 Pounds
Item model number : 05840
Date First Available : April 30, 2010
Manufacturer : TopDawg Pet Supply
Best Sellers Rank: #20,869 in Pet Supplies (See Top 100 in Pet Supplies) #7 in Aquarium Sand
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Customer Reviews: 4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars 8,403 ratings
Item Weight: 1 pounds
Manufacturer: TopDawg Pet Supply
Item model number: 05840
Date First Available: April 30, 2010
Item Package Dimensions L x W x H: 9.81 x 7.4 x 1.99 inches
Item Dimensions LxWxH: 1 x 1 x 1 inches
Item Weight: 16 ounces
Brand Name: Carib Sea
Target Audience Keyword: fish
Directions: Use as directed
Color: white
Size: 5lb (Pack of 1)
Material: cotton
Age Range Description: All Life Stages
Number of Items: 1
Included Components: 1 bag
Specific Uses for Product: Active
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