{"product_id":"aqua-natural-coarse-aragonite","title":"Aqua Natural Coarse Aragonite","description":"\u003cp\u003eCalcium carbonate derived from oolitic aragonite is biogenic (created by living organisms) and naturally re-occurring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eProtect the reef by using this superior and sustainable substrate. Bahamas sand is raw, naturally renewable oolitic aragonite sand that is up to 98% pure calcium carbonate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe grains are OOLITIC (egg-shaped) and smooth. It is tasteless, odorless, dustless and sustainable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCombined with its near chemical purity, size consistency, and small grain structure, Bahamas aragonite possesses numerous advantages making it a superior source of calcium carbonate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhy Use Oolitic Aragonite?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBahamian Aragonite Aquarium Sand is the ideal substrate for marine, reef or African Cichlid aquariums.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIt is a pure Oolitic Aragonite sand collected from the crystal clear oceans of The Bahamas, with no harmful tar, organics or impurities.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis aquarium sand has unsurpassed buffering capability and helps maintain a natural pH balance of 8.2 without the constant addition of chemicals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOne kg of Oolitic Aragonite Aquarium Sand offers over 1 million sq. cm of surface area providing a huge space for housing ammonia, nitrate and nitrite reducing bacteria.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOolitic Aragonite Sand is the ideal grain size for reef tanks, fish tanks, plenum systems and refugiums.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDIRECTIONS:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eRinse material well in a bucket using clean water. Do not use soap or other cleaning agents.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eContinue to rinse material until overflow water turns from a milky to light cloudy appearance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAny remaining cloudiness will disappear after a few hours of pump operation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor best results when setting up a new aquarium, place rinsed sand into empty aquarium then carefully fill with water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eStart filtration system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWait until the water is clear enough to see the back of the aquarium and the chemical \/ pH \/ temperate are stable before adding fish and invertebrates.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWith existing aquariums, rinse substrate as above and mix in small amounts into the established sand-bed over a period of several days.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhen using aragonite for African cichlids or other freshwater applications note that a slight cloudiness may persist until the aquarium cycles due to high rates of calcium carbonate dissolution.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Aqua Natural","offers":[{"title":"4.5kg","offer_id":45314637168829,"sku":"ARAG010","price":31.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false},{"title":"9kg","offer_id":45314637201597,"sku":"ARAG008","price":62.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0317\/3312\/1156\/files\/0462b6c0-1289-45a2-9db4-ab46158b2217.png?v=1755562560","url":"https:\/\/www.a1aquariumworld.com.au\/products\/aqua-natural-coarse-aragonite","provider":"A1 Aquarium World","version":"1.0","type":"link"}