{"product_id":"aqua-natural-prairie-aquarium-sand-10lb","title":"Aqua Natural Aquarium Sand, 10lb, Prairie Sand, Tan","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis 10 lb bag of aquarium sand from Aqua Natural's Prairie range gives you roughly a half inch layer in a 20 gallon tank at the stated rule of thumb of 1 lb per gallon. The grains measure 0.8 to 1.2 mm and the colour is tan, with brown tones and specks of apricot running through it. It is made of 100% natural sand.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eHow the sand goes into the tank\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eOne pound per gallon of tank volume is the rule of thumb Aqua Natural gives, which makes a 10 lb bag the amount for a 10 gallon tank at that rate. For decor that needs to sit higher, or for a tank you want to keep low and flat, the guidance is 1.5 to 2 lbs per gallon instead. A 20 gallon tank at the lower rate would take 20 lb, or two bags.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat arrives in the bag\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 x Prairie Sand 10lb, model PRAIRIE010\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e100% natural sand, triple washed and kiln dried\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTan grains between 0.8 and 1.2 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat are the grains like and where does the sand go?\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eGrains fall between 0.8 and 1.2 mm, and the sand has a dense composition with few fines. That density is why the manufacturer says it does not blow around in the tank. Aqua Natural lists it for aquascaping, aquariums, vivariums and terrariums.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn the aquascape it can form featured pathways or act as the base for a natural design. The tan and brown shades with apricot specks are described as matching well with aquarium plants and going with any decor. The sand is licensed and sourced responsibly in the USA.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eHow much sand a tank needs\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eMeasure the tank's volume in gallons first, then pick your layer: 1 lb per gallon, or 1.5 to 2 lbs per gallon for a deeper bed. Someone filling a 20 gallon tank with the standard half inch layer needs 20 lb, so this single 10 lb bag is half of that. At the higher rate a 10 gallon tank takes 15 to 20 lb.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat else does the sand suit?\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCan this sand be used in a vivarium or terrarium?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes. Aqua Natural lists vivariums and terrariums among the specific uses alongside aquariums and aquascaping.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow fine are the grains?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe grains measure 0.8 to 1.2 mm, and the sand has a dense composition with low fines.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow much sand comes in the bag?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eOne bag holds 10 lb of Prairie Sand, which is the 10 gallon amount at the 1 lb per gallon rule of thumb.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat colour is the sand?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe colour is tan, with brown shades and specks of apricot through the grains.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHas the sand been washed before packing?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe sand is triple washed and kiln dried before it goes into the bag.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eModel\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePRAIRIE010\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eColour\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTan\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\u003e10lb\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eIncluded components\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1 x Prairie 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":44477525491775,"sku":null,"price":41.84,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0678\/2409\/1199\/files\/aqua-natural-aquarium-sand-10lb.jpg?v=1794720956","url":"https:\/\/dogjointly.com\/products\/aqua-natural-prairie-aquarium-sand-10lb","provider":"DogJointly","version":"1.0","type":"link"}