CaribSea Arag-Alive Hawaiian Black Sand

CaribSea Arag-Alive Hawaiian Black is a live aragonite reef sand pre-loaded with millions of beneficial bacteria to jump-start your cycle. Its dramatic black grains create a striking contrast that makes corals and fish pop, while the aragonite buffers pH and dissolves calcium and carbonate to support your reef. Build your reef with salt mixes and corals.

Why Hawaiian Black

• Live sand pre-loaded with millions of beneficial bacteria
• Dramatic black grains make corals and fish colors pop
• Aragonite buffers pH and dissolves calcium and carbonate
• Speeds up cycling and helps suppress ammonia and nitrite
• Ready to use straight from the bag, no rinsing needed

How to Use

• Do not rinse, rinsing washes away the beneficial bacteria
• Add about 1 inch for a low bed or more for a deeper sand bed
• Pour saltwater gently onto a plate to keep the bed in place
• Add on top of an existing bed to seed a new tank faster

Specifications

Pair It With

• Salt mixes and live rock to build your reef
• Other live sands: Arag-Alive Fiji Pink and Special Grade Reef Sand
• Browse all corals and saltwater supplies

Frequently Asked Questions

Is this really live sand?
Yes. It is pre-loaded with millions of beneficial bacteria to help cycle your tank faster and more stably.

Should I rinse it?
No. Rinsing would wash away the beneficial bacteria, so add it straight from the bag.

Does the black color fade?
No. The color is natural and stable, and it will not fade or leach into your water.