{"product_id":"aqua-natural-delta-aquarium-sand-10-lb","title":"Aqua Natural Delta Sand Aquarium Sand, 10 lb","description":"\u003cp\u003eGrains of 0.8 to 1.2 mm make up this aquarium sand, which is made of natural sand and packed in a bag of 10 lb. Dark browns and earthy tones are modelled on Mississippi Delta wetland soil, and the material suits aquariums, vivariums and terrariums.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFilling a tank with Delta Sand\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe rule of thumb for a half-inch layer is 1 lb of sand per gallon, which puts a 20 gallon tank at 20 lbs; for taller decor build-up or a lower, flatter aquarium, use 1.5 to 2 lbs per gallon. One bag therefore covers a smaller footprint at the half-inch depth than a 20 lb bag would.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBefore packing, the sand is triple washed and kiln dried, and the bag holds one 10 lb portion of Delta Sand.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhere this sand fits and where it does not\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eGrain size is the first check: at 0.8 to 1.2 mm the sand is fine, and the stated uses are aquariums, vivariums and terrariums. The dark brown shade is fixed, so the colour you receive is the earthy brown shown for the Delta range rather than a choice of tones.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe bag holds 10 lbs, which is less than the 20 lbs the rule of thumb calls for in a 20 gallon tank at a half-inch layer; plan on more than one bag for that footprint or for the 1.5 to 2 lbs per gallon figure.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat should you know before buying Delta Sand?\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow much sand does a 10 lb bag cover?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eAt the half-inch rule of thumb of 1 lb per gallon, one bag covers a 10 gallon tank. A 20 gallon tank at the same depth needs 20 lbs, so two bags.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat grain size is the sand?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe grains measure 0.8 to 1.2 mm, which is a fine grade. That grain size is the figure to compare against any substrate you already use.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow is the sand prepared before packing?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe sand is triple washed and kiln dried before it is packed.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhich tanks and enclosures can use it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe stated uses are aquariums, vivariums and terrariums. It is also described as matching well with aquarium plants and any decor.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat are the features of this fine aquarium sand?\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe grains sit between 0.8 and 1.2 mm, and the sand is dense with low fines, so it does not blow around in the tank. Water flow and fish activity move this heavy substrate less than lighter material.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe colour runs through dark browns and earthy tones, reminiscent of Mississippi Delta wetland soil. The sand is licensed and sourced responsibly in the USA, and it is made of natural sand.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eModel\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDELTA010\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eColour\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBrown\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eTarget audience\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003efish\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eIngredients\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e100% natural sand\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSize\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e(Pack of 1)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eIncluded components\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1 x Delta Sand 10lb\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSpecific uses\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eaquascaping, aquariums, vivariums, terrariums\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"Aqua Natural","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44477525852223,"sku":null,"price":37.38,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0678\/2409\/1199\/files\/aqua-natural-aquarium-sand-10lb-2.jpg?v=1794720966","url":"https:\/\/dogjointly.com\/products\/aqua-natural-delta-aquarium-sand-10-lb","provider":"DogJointly","version":"1.0","type":"link"}