{"product_id":"carib-sea-arag-alive-special-grade-sand","title":"Carib Sea Arag-Alive Special Grade Reef Aquarium Sand, 10 lb, Special Grade","description":"\u003cp\u003eCarib Sea packs 10 lb of Arag-Alive Special Grade aquarium sand in each bag. The manufacturer lists this substrate for marine aquariums and for African cichlid tanks, and also for most freshwater aquaria.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWill this sand suit your tank?\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe manufacturer names two kinds of set-up for this sand: marine aquariums and African cichlid tanks. The stated list also covers most freshwater aquaria, with discus, tetras, angelfish, plants, cichlids, water turtles and rays among the examples given. A single bag supplies 10 lb of substrate, so compare that weight against the area you plan to cover before ordering.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 10 lb\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrand: Carib Sea\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eListed for marine and African cichlid aquariums\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAlso listed for most freshwater aquaria\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat do buyers ask about Arag-Alive Special Grade sand?\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow much sand is in one bag?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eOne bag holds 10 lb of Special Grade Arag-Alive sand.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCan it go in a freshwater tank?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes. The manufacturer lists it for most freshwater aquaria, with discus, tetras, angelfish, plants, cichlids, water turtles and rays among the examples given.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eDoes it contain bacteria?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe manufacturer states that the sand contains millions of beneficial marine bacteria, with millions of bacteria per pound.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eIs it made for African cichlid tanks?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes, African cichlid aquariums are one of the two set-ups the manufacturer names for this sand, alongside marine aquariums.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eArag-Alive Special Grade sand at a glance\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe bag supplies 10 lb of substrate, which the manufacturer labels Special Grade and packs as part of the Arag-Alive line from Carib Sea. That weight is the figure to measure against the area you plan to cover when you plan a bed.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe manufacturer notes that the sand suits both marine and African cichlid aquariums, and that most freshwater tanks, from discus and angelfish to water turtles and rays, can use it too. Beneficial marine bacteria are part of the contents, counted in millions per pound.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Carib Sea","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44474999537727,"sku":null,"price":58.04,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0678\/2409\/1199\/files\/carib-sea-aquarium-sand-10lb.jpg?v=1794661844","url":"https:\/\/dogjointly.com\/products\/carib-sea-arag-alive-special-grade-sand","provider":"DogJointly","version":"1.0","type":"link"}