What sand?

Melissa3200

Dear forum members, please advise which aragonite sand is better to choose, CaribSea or NATURES OCEAN? Or is there no significant difference? And what amount is optimal for 60 liters (50x35x40)?

Martin3206

Well, there isn't much difference, just a few things. CaribSea has a fraction of 0.5 - 1 mm (usually, almost all of it is dust larger than 0.5 mm, with a small amount of 1 mm, about 15%). NATURES OCEAN has a diameter of 0.5-1.7 mm (in this sand, most of it is 1 mm, which looks much more interesting). This is purely my opinion. So I would choose two bags of White Aragonite sand, 4.54 kg each from NATURES OCEAN, meaning 9 kg would be more than enough for your 60 liters, maybe even a bit too much.

Troy8808

The answer is incorrect. CaribSea comes in different assortments, fractions, and sizes; you can check the official website. If it's difficult to navigate, you can browse and read on petstore.com. It's another matter that our sellers bring it in.

Jason

The answer is correct for me, but what about you? Please read carefully what question was asked (CaribSea or NATURES OCEAN?). The sand that is currently offered to us by suppliers is not a wide choice, and ordering from the websites you provided is unlikely to be feasible abroad. I remind you that this is purely my personal opinion, verified personally (about two brands of sand), not based on hearsay or photos. Therefore, I have such judgments; I do not pursue commercial goals. I am only interested in the quality of what is available.

Amy5468

I really don't want to give a lecture, but CaribSea, Inc. is a company that sells, among other things, marine substrates under the brands Arag-Alive!™, Ocean Direct™, and so-called Dry Substrates. As for which sand is better, "aragonite sand from CaribSea or NATURES OCEAN," I personally can't say. I don't know what the sellers carry, but I wouldn't claim that all "CaribSea has a fraction of 0.5 - 1 mm (it is usually almost all dust larger than 0.5 mm)." It's not your fault that your worldview is limited by your experience with sand that falls into the sugared sized category.

James8887

What kind of sand to buy? Like this:

Cynthia

Exactly, since you don't know, then don't speak. You don't know, but I do, so out of the two options suggested by my friend, I indicated which one I think is better, and in our market, there are mainly two types of sand. AND THIS ONE although you can get a lot of different types and whatever you want. As for me, I think the first one is better out of these two. It's not for you to judge my worldview; I didn't personally touch on you, did I? Are you trying to provoke me? It's useless! I'm giving advice on which sand to choose out of the two, and I'm not touching your worldview and your interests as you try to belittle me in your own way... That's exactly how it is.

Kevin

Yes, all of this is PAAAAANNNNTTTTYYYYY.. Buy this sand and don't mess around... or better listen to Anatoly or (Lesha). GET SOME GOOD BLACK SEA SAND, that will be the TOPIC. EVERYTHING ELSE IS ALIVE, IT'S XXXXXXX......N.

Alexander

You can also try the Black Sea sand if there's a chance to bring it quickly. Here are a few photos of the sand. But again, it depends on the person. But this is definitely alive.

Joshua8425

At your choice, but 1mm sand will look nicer than 0.5mm. I agree with om and Mistreated.

Sarah

It's not just about being BEAUTIFUL here. I just started a mini tank to break the monotony, took some Black Sea sand, mixed it with some of the sand I linked to earlier, and there's no cyan or any other crap in it................. When I set up the big aquarium, I'll do the same.....

Danielle8118

After the cool argolite, white as a tear, I will take our C.M. (Black Sea) - already washed with little bugs and alive. I will look for it like in the first photo on the left and will add some midges as well.

Travis572

For me, the sand is the coolest. I won't forget how it lay in your reef, and how beautiful it was; not just beautiful, it was truly alive.