{"product_id":"estes-black-aquatic-sand","title":"Estes Black Aquatic Sand","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"background:#E3F2FD;border-left:4px solid #1E88E5;padding:10px 14px;margin:0 0 14px;font-size:0.95em;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIn-store pickup only.\u003c\/strong\u003e Grab your bags when you stop by the shop.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEstes Stoney River Black Aquatic Sand\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #1E88E5;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eWhy You Will Like It\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDeep, natural black\u003c\/strong\u003e that makes fish colors and aquascapes pop.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInert and pH-neutral,\u003c\/strong\u003e so it will not raise hardness or shift your parameters.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFreshwater and marine safe,\u003c\/strong\u003e non-toxic and color-fast in any aquarium.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFine, rounded grain\u003c\/strong\u003e that is gentle on burrowing fish and rooting plants.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;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=\"border-collapse:collapse;width:100%;margin:6px 0 4px;font-size:0.95em;\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;font-weight:600;width:38%;\"\u003eBrand\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eEstes (Stoney River)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;font-weight:600;\"\u003eMaterial\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eEpoxy-coated aquarium sand\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;font-weight:600;\"\u003eColor\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eBlack\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWater type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eFreshwater and saltwater\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWater chemistry\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eInert, pH neutral, non-toxic\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;font-weight:600;\"\u003eSizes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e5 lb and 25 lb bags\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #1E88E5;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eHow Much Do I Need\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #1E88E5;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eRecommended Pairings\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBuild a freshwater scape with our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/fresh-water\" style=\"color:#2c6ecb;\"\u003efreshwater supplies\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSetting up a reef? Browse our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/salt-water\" style=\"color:#2c6ecb;\"\u003esaltwater supplies\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;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\u003eIs this sand safe for saltwater tanks?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes. It is inert, non-toxic, and color-fast, so it works in both freshwater and marine aquariums.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo I need to rinse it?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes. Rinse the sand before adding it to remove fine dust and reduce cloudiness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy is it pickup only?\u003c\/strong\u003e Sand is heavy and costly to ship, so we hold it for convenient in-store pickup.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Estes","offers":[{"title":"5 lb","offer_id":48724807319771,"sku":"06606-6","price":7.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"25 lb","offer_id":48724807352539,"sku":"06706","price":26.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0767\/5209\/3403\/files\/034652066060B_43882d68-8030-4c1f-a4bd-cf9621932c18_jpg.webp?v=1777453657","url":"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/estes-black-aquatic-sand","provider":"Squeaky's Aquatics","version":"1.0","type":"link"}