CaribSea Ocean Direct Live Oolite Sand 5lb
CaribSea Ocean Direct Live Oolite Sand 5lb offers a premium live sand solution ideal for saltwater and reef aquariums. Featuring a fine grain size between 0.25 mm and 1.0 mm, this aragonite-based substrate promotes natural biological filtration and supports beneficial bacteria colonization. Using patented Sea Breathe™ technology, each breathable bag contains sand encapsulated in real ocean water, preserving live marine bacteria at up to 1,000 times the concentration of traditional preserved sand. This 5-pound bag includes a packet of Bio-Magnet clarifier to help jumpstart your aquarium's nitrogen cycle and reduce water cloudiness. With an average density of 96 lbs per cubic foot, Ocean Direct Live Oolite Sand enhances reef tank stability, increases surface area for nitrifying bacteria, and replicates the look and function of natural marine habitats—perfect for establishing a healthy saltwater aquarium ecosystem quickly and effectively.
CaribSea Ocean Direct Live Oolite Sand 5lb
This live sand utilizes Sea Breathe laser technology which preserves real live sand with its own original bacteria. Every grain of Ocean Direct is coated with bacteria and encapsulated by capillary action in a thin film of real ocean water that is open to the atmosphere for unparalleled gas exchange. Every breathable bag of Ocean Direct is alive with up to 1000 times more beneficial bacteria than other preservation methods. Each bag includes a packet of Bio-Magnet clarifier to reposition free-floating bacteria to where they are most active; sand beds, live rock surfaces, and to biological filtration media. Ocean Direct provides a thriving, natural aquarium in minutes! The 5 pound bag of Ocean Direct Live Oolite has a typical grain size between 0.25 mm and 1.0 mm and features an average density of 96 pounds per cubic foot.