UNS Controsand Bora

UNS Controsand Bora

UNS Controsand Bora is a natural, extra-fine sand substrate custom blended for freshwater aquariums and terrariums. It is designed for aquascapers and terrarium keepers who want lighter-toned substrate to highlight vibrant aquatic plants, tropical livestock and darker layout materials.

Key Benefits

• Bora is an extra-fine Controsand variety with a mixture of lighter tones.
• Helps create visual contrast around colourful aquatic plants, tropical livestock and darker hardscape or layout materials.
• Suitable for a wide variety of popular aquascaping styles.
• Can be mixed and matched with other UNS substrates for distinctive aquascape detailing.
• Safe for fish, invertebrates and reptiles.

How to Use

• Use UNS Controsand Bora as a foreground substrate or as a top layer in a freshwater aquarium or terrarium layout.
• Combine it with other UNS substrate tones and granule sizes to build unique detailing within an aquascape.
• Use in conjunction with Ultum Nature Systems Controsoil aquarium plant substrate to achieve optimum results.

Suitable For

• Freshwater aquariums.
• Terrariums.
• Aquascapes featuring vibrant aquatic plants, tropical livestock and darker layout materials.
• Fish, invertebrates and reptiles.

Compatibility

• UNS Controsand Bora can be used alongside Ultum Nature Systems Controsoil aquarium plant substrate.
• It can also be mixed and matched with other UNS substrates for customised aquascape detailing.

Specifications

• Brand: UNS.
• Substrate type: Natural extra-fine sand.
• Variety: Bora.
• Approximate grain size: 0.4 - 0.9mm (0.016 - 0.035").
• Colour profile: A mixture of lighter tones.
• Recommended placement: Foreground and top layers.

Available Sizes

• 3 Liters: recommended for 9-Gallon aquariums such as the UNS 45U Rimless Aquarium.
• 8 Liters: recommended for 20-Gallon aquariums such as the UNS 60U Rimless Aquarium.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is UNS Controsand Bora used for?
It is a natural extra-fine sand substrate for freshwater aquariums and terrariums, especially for foreground areas and top layers in aquascaped layouts.

What is the grain size of Controsand Bora?
UNS Controsand Bora has an approximate grain size of 0.4 - 0.9mm (0.016 - 0.035").

Can Controsand Bora be used with planted aquarium substrate?
Yes. It can be used in conjunction with Ultum Nature Systems Controsoil aquarium plant substrate to achieve optimum results.

Is UNS Controsand Bora suitable for fish and invertebrates?
Yes. The substrate is safe for fish, invertebrates and reptiles.

Which Controsand Bora size should I choose?
The 3 Liters option is recommended for 9-Gallon aquariums such as the UNS 45U Rimless Aquarium, while 8 Liters is recommended for 20-Gallon aquariums such as the UNS 60U Rimless Aquarium.

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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