{"product_id":"caribsea-super-naturals-carolina-creek","title":"CaribSea Super Naturals Carolina Creek","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"background:#E3F2FD;border-left:4px solid #1E88E5;padding:10px 14px;margin:0 0 14px;font-size:0.95em;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIn-store pickup only.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA natural light tan creek bed for freshwater tanks.\u003c\/strong\u003e CaribSea Super Naturals Carolina Creek is a natural aquarium substrate with small, smooth grains that sit between sand and fine gravel (typically 1 to 2.5 mm). CaribSea makes it with no artificial dyes, paints, or coatings, and the bag lists it as pH neutral and says it will not increase carbonate hardness. The smooth grains are easy on bottom dwellers and sand sifters, and the warm, neutral color lets fish and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/collections\/freshwater-aquarium-plants\"\u003elive plants\u003c\/a\u003e stand out.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:16px 0 6px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #1E88E5;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eWhy Carolina Creek\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNatural light tan grains, no artificial dyes, paints, or coatings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003epH neutral and will not increase carbonate hardness (per the bag)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSmall, smooth, fish-friendly grains, good for rays, corydoras, and other bottom dwelling or sand sifting fish and invertebrates\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSand-sized grains resist the collection of detritus, fish waste, and food within the bed, so maintenance is easier\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCaribSea states it is proven to reduce nitrates better than regular aquarium gravel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBonus packet in the bag: current Super Natural Aquascapes bags include a live bacteria packet for faster cycling, earlier Super Naturals bags include a Bio-Magnet Clarifier (packaging varies by production run)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:16px 0 6px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #1E88E5;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eWhere to Use It\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCaribSea lists Super Naturals as ideal for most freshwater aquariums, including discus, tetras, angelfish, water turtles, rays, plants, and cichlids, and notes it may also be used in marine or African cichlid aquariums. The current bag adds that it is great for terrariums too.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:16px 0 6px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #1E88E5;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eHow Much You Need\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCaribSea recommends \u003cstrong\u003e1 to 2 lbs per gallon\u003c\/strong\u003e of aquarium.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;margin:6px 0 12px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 8px;text-align:left;background:#E3F2FD;\"\u003eBag Size\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 8px;text-align:left;background:#E3F2FD;\"\u003eCovers About (1 to 2 lbs per gallon)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 8px;text-align:left;background:#E3F2FD;\"\u003eItem #\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 8px;\"\u003e5 lb\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 8px;\"\u003e2.5 to 5 gallons\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 8px;\"\u003e05836\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 8px;\"\u003e10 lb\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 8px;\"\u003e5 to 10 gallons\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 8px;\"\u003e10836\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 8px;\"\u003e20 lb\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 8px;\"\u003e10 to 20 gallons\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 8px;\"\u003e00836\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 8px;\"\u003e40 lb\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 8px;\"\u003e20 to 40 gallons\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 8px;\"\u003e00886\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:16px 0 6px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #1E88E5;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;margin:6px 0 12px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 8px;width:40%;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrand\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 8px;\"\u003eCaribSea\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 8px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLine\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 8px;\"\u003eSuper Naturals (now packaged as Super Natural Aquascapes)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 8px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eColor\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 8px;\"\u003eNatural light tan\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 8px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTypical Grain Size\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 8px;\"\u003e1 to 2.5 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 8px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAverage Density\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 8px;\"\u003e100 pounds per cubic foot\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 8px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater Chemistry\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 8px;\"\u003epH neutral, will not increase carbonate hardness\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 8px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUse Rate\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 8px;\"\u003e1 to 2 lbs per gallon\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 8px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSizes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 8px;\"\u003e5 lb, 10 lb, 20 lb, 40 lb bags\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 8px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePickup\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 8px;\"\u003eIn-store pickup only\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:16px 0 6px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #1E88E5;padding-left:8px;\"\u003ePair It With\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/seachem-flourish-tabs\"\u003eSeachem Flourish Tabs\u003c\/a\u003e to feed root-heavy plants like swords and crypts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/caribsea-eco-complete-planted-aquarium-black\"\u003eCaribSea Eco-Complete\u003c\/a\u003e as a planted base layer under a Carolina Creek cap\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/seachem-stability\"\u003eSeachem Stability\u003c\/a\u003e to help establish beneficial bacteria in a new setup\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/jbj-instant-siphon-gravel-vacuum-gl-28\"\u003eJBJ Instant Siphon Gravel Vacuum\u003c\/a\u003e for easy routine cleaning\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOther natural colors: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/caribsea-super-naturals-moonlight-sand\"\u003eMoonlight Sand\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/caribsea-super-naturals-peace-river\"\u003ePeace River\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/caribsea-super-naturals-midnight-river\"\u003eMidnight River\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:16px 0 6px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #1E88E5;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill Carolina Creek change my pH or hardness?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe bag lists it as pH neutral and states it will not increase carbonate hardness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow much do I need for my tank?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCaribSea recommends 1 to 2 lbs per gallon. A 10 gallon tank takes about 10 to 20 lbs, a 20 gallon about 20 to 40 lbs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it safe for corydoras and other bottom dwellers?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. CaribSea describes the small, smooth grains as fish friendly and suited to rays and other bottom dwelling or sand sifting fish and invertebrates.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I grow plants in it?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCaribSea lists plants among its ideal uses. For heavy root feeders, add root tabs such as \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/seachem-flourish-tabs\"\u003eSeachem Flourish Tabs\u003c\/a\u003e, or use it as a cap over a planted base like Eco-Complete.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"CaribSea","offers":[{"title":"5 lb","offer_id":50896829120731,"sku":"05836","price":8.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"10 lb","offer_id":50896829153499,"sku":"10836","price":9.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"20 lb","offer_id":50896829186267,"sku":"00836","price":27.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"40 lb","offer_id":50896829219035,"sku":"00886","price":49.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0767\/5209\/3403\/files\/caribsea-carolina-creek-cc-5lb.jpg?v=1792673810","url":"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/caribsea-super-naturals-carolina-creek","provider":"Squeaky's Aquatics","version":"1.0","type":"link"}