{"product_id":"caribsea-arag-alive-special-grade-reef-sand","title":"CaribSea Arag-Alive Special Grade Reef Sand","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"background:#E0F7FA;border-left:4px solid #006064;padding:10px 14px;margin:0 0 14px;font-size:0.95em;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIn-store pickup only.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe versatile live sand for almost any reef.\u003c\/strong\u003e CaribSea Arag-Alive Special Grade Reef Sand is a live aragonite sand with a 1 to 2 mm grain that suits most reef and marine aquariums. The medium grain resists being blown around by strong flow yet is still fine enough for sand-sifting livestock. As 100% aragonite, it buffers pH toward natural seawater and releases calcium and trace elements, and it arrives pre-loaded with live marine bacteria for a fast, stable cycle. Pair it with \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/collections\/salt-water\"\u003esaltwater\u003c\/a\u003e essentials and live rock.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3 style=\"margin:16px 0 6px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #006064;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eWhy Special Grade\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVersatile 1 to 2 mm grain that works in most reef and marine tanks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLive aragonite pre-loaded with marine bacteria for a fast cycle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBuffers pH toward natural seawater and adds calcium and trace elements\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMedium grain resists blowing around under strong flow\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReady to use and clears quickly\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3 style=\"margin:16px 0 6px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #006064;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eHow to Use\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdd about 1 inch for a low bed, or 3 to 4 inches for a deep sand bed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDo not rinse it, rinsing removes the live bacteria that make it work\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePour it in gently and add saltwater slowly onto a plate to reduce clouding\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGreat for reef tanks, FOWLR systems, and sand-sifting gobies and stars\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3 style=\"margin:16px 0 6px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #006064;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eChoose Your Size\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ctable style=\"border-collapse:collapse;margin:6px 0 4px;font-size:0.95em;\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;background:#E0F7FA;font-weight:600;\"\u003eSize\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;background:#E0F7FA;font-weight:600;\"\u003eBest For\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e10 lb\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eNano and small reef tanks\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e20 lb\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eStandard reef tanks, best value\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch3 style=\"margin:16px 0 6px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #006064;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ctable style=\"border-collapse:collapse;margin:6px 0 4px;font-size:0.95em;\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;background:#E0F7FA;font-weight:600;width:40%;\"\u003eBrand\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eCaribSea\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;background:#E0F7FA;font-weight:600;width:40%;\"\u003eType\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eLive aragonite reef sand\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;background:#E0F7FA;font-weight:600;width:40%;\"\u003eGrain size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e1.0 to 2.0 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;background:#E0F7FA;font-weight:600;width:40%;\"\u003eFunction\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eBuffers pH, adds calcium and trace elements\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;background:#E0F7FA;font-weight:600;width:40%;\"\u003eIncludes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eLive marine bacteria\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;background:#E0F7FA;font-weight:600;width:40%;\"\u003eSizes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e10 lb, 20 lb\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;background:#E0F7FA;font-weight:600;width:40%;\"\u003eBest for\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eSaltwater and reef aquariums\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch3 style=\"margin:16px 0 6px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #006064;padding-left:8px;\"\u003ePair It With\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/caribsea-arag-alive-fiji-pink-sand-20lb\"\u003eArag-Alive Fiji Pink\u003c\/a\u003e for a warm pink bed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/collections\/salt-mixes\"\u003eSalt mixes\u003c\/a\u003e and live rock to build your reef, or browse all \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/collections\/corals\"\u003ecorals\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3 style=\"margin:16px 0 6px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #006064;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat grain size is it?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA medium 1 to 2 mm grain, versatile enough for most reef and marine tanks and resistant to being blown around by flow.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy live sand?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe pre-loaded marine bacteria cycle your tank quickly and help keep it biologically stable.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo I rinse it?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo. Rinsing removes the beneficial bacteria, so add it straight from the bag.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow much do I need?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAbout 1 inch for a low bed or 3 to 4 inches for a deep sand bed.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"CaribSea","offers":[{"title":"10lb","offer_id":48724603142363,"sku":"01790","price":18.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"20lb","offer_id":48724603109595,"sku":"00790","price":32.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0767\/5209\/3403\/files\/caribagra__83497.jpg?v=1768326560","url":"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/caribsea-arag-alive-special-grade-reef-sand","provider":"Squeaky's Aquatics","version":"1.0","type":"link"}