Estes Black Aquatic Sand

Estes Stoney River Black Aquatic Sand is a sleek, deep black aquarium sand with a fine, rounded grain. Each grain is epoxy-coated and color-fast, so it stays inert and pH-neutral and will not cloud your water or alter your chemistry. Safe for both freshwater and saltwater or marine aquariums, its dark base makes fish colors and planted aquascapes stand out.

Why You Will Like It

• Deep, natural black that makes fish colors and aquascapes pop.
• Inert and pH-neutral, so it will not raise hardness or shift your parameters.
• Freshwater and marine safe, non-toxic and color-fast in any aquarium.
• Fine, rounded grain that is gentle on burrowing fish and rooting plants.

Specifications

How Much Do I Need

As a rough guide, about 1 lb of sand per gallon gives roughly a 1 inch bed. Rinse the sand before adding it to clear fine dust, then pour it slowly into your aquarium.

Recommended Pairings

• Build a freshwater scape with our freshwater supplies.
• Setting up a reef? Browse our saltwater supplies.

FAQ

Is this sand safe for saltwater tanks? Yes. It is inert, non-toxic, and color-fast, so it works in both freshwater and marine aquariums.

Do I need to rinse it? Yes. Rinse the sand before adding it to remove fine dust and reduce cloudiness.

Why is it pickup only? Sand is heavy and costly to ship, so we hold it for convenient in-store pickup.