CaribSea Aragonite Aragamax Sugar Sized Oolite 30 lbs

The CaribSea Aragonite Aragamax Sugar Sized Oolite is a fine-grained substrate ideal for marine aquariums and reef tanks.

1. Product Details:

   • Model: CaribSea Aragamax Sugar Sized Oolite
   • Description: A premium-grade substrate for marine aquariums, reef tanks, and freshwater aquariums requiring aragonite sand.
   • Weight: 30 lbs (13.6 kg)
   • Grain Size: 0.1 – 1.0 mm
   • Type: Aragonite Sand
   • pH Support: Helps maintain a pH of 8.2 without additional chemicals
   • Ideal For: Marine, reef, and cichlid aquariums
   • Calcium Carbonate Content: > 98%
   • Use: Suitable for live sand beds and plenum systems
   • Non-Toxic: Yes
   • Manufacturer: CaribSea

2. Benefits:

   • Provides a natural substrate for marine and reef aquariums
   • Maintains pH balance and alkalinity for a stable aquatic environment
   • Enhances biological filtration with a natural surface for beneficial bacteria
   • Perfect for shallow and deep sand beds
   • Encourages natural burrowing behavior in sand-sifting organisms
   • Contains no artificial dyes or chemicals
   • Non-toxic and safe for marine life
   • Improves water clarity when rinsed properly
   • Helps maintain calcium and carbonate hardness levels

3. How It Works:

   • The fine grain size provides an ideal surface for the colonization of beneficial nitrifying bacteria.
   • The natural aragonite composition buffers pH to maintain stability in saltwater and cichlid aquariums.
   • Calcium and carbonate leach gradually into the water, providing essential minerals for reef-building organisms.

4. Innovations:

   • Contains aragonite, a naturally occurring calcium carbonate material that enhances alkalinity and pH.
   • Engineered to mimic the natural habitats of marine and reef ecosystems.
   • Ideal grain size to support microfauna growth in deep sand beds.

5. How To Use:

   • Rinse the substrate thoroughly before use to remove dust particles.
   • Spread evenly across the aquarium base to the desired depth.
   • Allow water to settle after adding to maintain clarity.
   • Compatible with live sand additives and marine organisms.

6. Manufacture Quality:

   • Derived from natural marine sources with no synthetic additives.
   • Laboratory-tested to ensure safety and consistency in water chemistry.
   • Free from pollutants and contaminants, ensuring a healthy environment for aquatic life.