{"product_id":"caribsea-florida-crushed-coral","title":"CaribSea Florida Crushed Coral","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\u003ePowerful, natural pH buffering for marine tanks.\u003c\/strong\u003e CaribSea Florida Crushed Coral is the only crushed coral made with aragonite, giving it up to 25 times the buffering power of ordinary crushed coral, dolomite, or oyster shell. It eliminates chronic pH problems and provides a huge surface area for water-purifying bacteria. The coarse 2 to 5.5 mm grains are ideal for marine and reef tanks, and it is also a favorite for buffering African cichlid setups. Build your reef with \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/collections\/salt-mixes\"\u003esalt mixes\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/collections\/corals\"\u003ecorals\u003c\/a\u003e.\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 Florida Crushed Coral\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe only crushed coral made with aragonite, up to 25x the buffering power of the rest\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEliminates chronic pH problems and holds pH stable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCoarse, high-surface-area grains support water-purifying bacteria\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIdeal for marine and reef tanks, and great for buffering African cichlid setups\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA time-tested, economical buffering substrate\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\u003eRinse before adding to reduce initial cloudiness\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdd about 1 to 2 inches as a display bed, or deeper for extra buffering\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIts coarse grain also suits under-gravel and high-flow setups\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePour saltwater gently onto a plate to keep the bed in place\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;\"\u003e15 lb\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eNano and small tanks\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e40 lb\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eStandard 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;\"\u003eAragonite crushed coral substrate\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;\"\u003e2.0 to 5.5 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;\"\u003eStrong pH buffering, holds pH stable\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;\"\u003e15 lb, 40 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;\"\u003eMarine, reef, and African cichlid 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\/collections\/salt-mixes\"\u003eSalt mixes\u003c\/a\u003e and live rock to build your reef\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrowse all \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/collections\/corals\"\u003ecorals\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/collections\/salt-water\"\u003esaltwater\u003c\/a\u003e supplies\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\u003eDoes it really help my pH?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. Being aragonite, it buffers far more strongly than ordinary crushed coral, which helps hold your pH stable and resist drops.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMarine or freshwater?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt is made for marine and reef tanks, and it is a popular choice for buffering high-pH African cichlid setups too.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo I need to rinse it?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes, a good rinse before adding reduces the initial cloudiness.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhich size do I need?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe 15 lb bag suits nano tanks, while the 40 lb bag is the best value for a standard tank.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"CaribSea","offers":[{"title":"15lb","offer_id":48146766659803,"sku":"00120","price":16.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"40lb","offer_id":48146766692571,"sku":"00150","price":36.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0767\/5209\/3403\/files\/florida-crushed-coral_8178ea5d-8731-4f4d-b420-34f70a21ab25.jpg?v=1768395956","url":"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/caribsea-florida-crushed-coral","provider":"Squeaky's Aquatics","version":"1.0","type":"link"}