Aquaforest AF Bio Sand 10kg

Aquaforest AF Bio Sand 10kg

Aquaforest AF Bio Sand is a natural white marine aquarium sand, supplied as a 10 kg (22 lb) pack with nitrifying bacteria, for building a biologically active sand bed in a new saltwater aquarium. It also works as a substrate supplement in a mature reef or marine tank. It suits reefkeepers who want a clean, bright base for their reefscape and a head start on the biological cycle.

Key Benefits

• Creates a biologically active sand bed in a new saltwater aquarium, giving you a base to build the reefscape on.
• The natural white sand is free from contaminants and comes from high-quality deposits.
• Its calcium carbonate content acts as a buffer to help stabilise water chemistry.
• The included bottled nitrifying bacteria help to kick-start the biological cycle in a new tank and nourish the aquarium's biological filter.
• The 1–2 mm granulation gives a fine, even bed.
• Also works well in mature tanks as a substrate supplement, so it is not only for new set-ups.

How to Use

• Rinse the sand in RODI water before use.
• Pour the contents of both bacteria bottles into 3 litres (0.8 gal) of saltwater and mix thoroughly.
• Add this mixture to the clean sand in the bag.
• Leave the bag unclosed for 24 hours, in an area at around 77–82°F (approximately 25–28°C).
• Add the sand to the tank gradually, in small amounts day by day, and monitor parameter changes as you go.

Dosage

Use the contents of both bacteria bottles in 3 litres of saltwater, added to the clean sand in the bag, as described above.

Suitable For

• New saltwater aquariums that need a biologically active sand bed.
• Mature saltwater tanks, as a substrate supplement.
• Tanks housing soft corals, NP corals, SPS corals, LPS corals and clams.

Specifications

• Type: natural white sand with calcium carbonate content
• Granulation: 1–2 mm (0.04–0.08")
• Weight: 10 kg (22 lb)
• Bacteria: bottled nitrifying bacteria included

What's Included

• 10 kg (22 lb) of sand
• Two bottles of nitrifying bacteria

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I use this sand in an established reef tank?
Yes. It suits new aquariums best, but it also works well in mature tanks as a substrate supplement.

Do I need to rinse the sand first?
Yes. Rinse it in RODI water before use. In South Africa, where tap water quality varies from region to region, RODI water keeps unwanted impurities out of the process.

How do I activate the bacteria?
Pour both bottles into 3 litres of saltwater and mix thoroughly. Add this to the clean sand in the bag, leave the bag unclosed, and keep it at around 77–82°F (approximately 25–28°C) for 24 hours.

Should I add all the sand to the tank at once?
No. Add it gradually, in small amounts day by day, and monitor your water parameters as you go.

What grain size is it?
The sand has a 1–2 mm granulation.

Which corals and invertebrates is it suitable for?
It suits tanks with soft corals, NP corals, SPS corals, LPS corals and clams.

When can I expect delivery?

• Gauteng (Jhb/Pta) - 1-3 working days
• Nationwide (Cpt/Dbn+) - 2-5 working days
• Outlying Areas - 3-7 working days

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